India Declares Pakistani Officials Persona Non Grata
Following a terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, the Indian government has announced a series of strict measures against neighboring Pakistan. On Thursday, April 24, two days after the attack in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vikram Misri declared that Pakistani defense, military, naval, and air force advisors at the High Commission in New Delhi are now considered persona non grata and must leave the country within a week.
Trump's ranking at lowest
US President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 42% - the lowest figure since the beginning of his second term. The decline is linked to a number of controversial initiatives that have caused a wave of public discontent.
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The US to Withdraw 600 Troops from Syria
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, The New York Times reported that the United States is closing three of its eight military bases located in northeastern Syria. At the same time, the number of U.S. troops stationed in the country will be reduced from 2,000 to 1,400.
Trump Envoy Urges Iran to Fully Abandon Nuclear Program
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced that Iran must completely shut down its nuclear program.
Algeria Plans to Expel 12 French Officials from the Country
France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that Algeria has requested 12 staff members from the French diplomatic mission to leave the country. Algeria has given the French embassy employees 48 hours to leave. This was announced on Monday, April 14, by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
Trump undergoes test assessing physical and mental condition
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that, as part of his scheduled medical examination, he also took a cognitive test. The 78-year-old politician stated that he acted differently from his predecessor Joe Biden, who had refused to undergo such a test.
China Imposes 84% Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
The Chinese government has announced new retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States. These tariffs are set at an additional 50 percent on top of the previously imposed 34 percent. As a result, starting from April 10, a total tariff rate of 84 percent will be applied to all U.S. imports, according to China's Ministry of Finance in Beijing.
The Myth of “Clean, Green” New Zealand
New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment, in its triennial environmental report, issued a stark warning about biodiversity. According to the report, 76% of freshwater fish, 68% of waterbirds, 78% of land birds, 93% of frogs, and 94% of reptiles are either at risk of extinction or already classified as threatened.
Macron Urges Russia to Unconditionally Halt the War in Ukraine
Cairo, April 7, 2025 — French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Russian authorities to unconditionally accept the ceasefire proposal initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming for a full halt to hostilities in Ukraine.
China Issues First Licenses for Flying Taxis
The Chinese government has launched a new chapter in air transportation: for the first time, flying taxis have been officially approved for use in the country. EHang Holdings and Hefei Hey Airlines have been granted licenses to operate autonomous air taxis commercially. This historic step paves the way for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in passenger transport.
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Germany Expels Extremist Group Against Israel
The authorities in Germany have taken action against four foreign nationals involved in the attack on the Free University of Berlin in October 2024. The attack was carried out by a radical extremist group that spread anti-Semitic slogans and symbols of Hamas. The German government has taken this incident very seriously.
U.S. State Department Plans to Dissolve USAID
On March 28, the U.S. State Department officially notified Congress of the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to the State Department, the reorganization process will be completed by July 1, with some of the agency’s functions transferred to the department.
Strong earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. Twelve minutes later, another tremor measuring 6.4 hit the region. The Thai government has declared a state of emergency, suspending operations at all airports across the country. Dozens of workers remain trapped under the rubble.
Anti-Government Protests in Israel Intensify Again
Thousands of people in Israel are protesting against a controversial law passed as part of judicial reform. Protesters are also demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of hostages.
German President Dismisses 14 Ministers
President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, dismissed the government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the first session of the new Bundestag.
Pyongyang Successfully Tests a New Missile
North Korea has tested a new air defense missile (ADM), according to the state news agency KCNA.
German Embassy Reopens in Syria
After a 13-year hiatus, the German Embassy has resumed its operations in Syria. The dpa agency reported this on March 20.
NASA astronauts return to Earth
After nine months in orbit, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams finally returned to Earth. Their mission was supposed to last only eight days, but due to technical problems with the Starliner ship, they became participants in one of the longest expeditions.
White House: The Statue of Liberty Will Remain in the USA
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt made an official statement in response to the demand by European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann to return the Statue of Liberty to France. According to her, Raphaël Glucksmann is "an unknown low-ranking French politician". She also emphasized: "It is only thanks to the United States that the French are not speaking German today, and therefore France should be grateful to America."
No Safe Zone in Syria
Landmines left behind by the Assad regime in Syria have claimed the lives of hundreds. More than 200 people, including women and children, have been killed by hidden landmines in the three months following the fall of the Assad regime. Explosives experts warn that "there is no safe zone in Syria."