Trump administration cuts most USAID programs. And, the ethics of leaving your job

Residents of Tripoli are preparing for Eid al-Adha in a fragile calm following deadly clashes between rival armed groups last month, with many expressing skepticism about lasting peace. Despite a semblance of normalcy, concerns linger about potential violence after the holiday, particularly among families affected by the recent turmoil, which resulted in at least eight deaths. The ongoing political division in Libya, marked by a power struggle between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli and a...

US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call focused on trade relations, highlighting ongoing tensions despite a recent 90-day agreement to reduce tariffs. Trump described the call as productive, emphasizing trade intricacies, while Xi advocated for dialogue and cooperation, urging the US to handle Taiwan carefully. Criticism surrounds Trump’s administration for...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced borrowing costs by a quarter point to 2% as it approaches the end of its rate-cutting cycle amid uncertainties from Donald Trump's trade war. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the bloc's strong position to handle these uncertainties, while also discussing the potential for her to shorten her term for a role in the World Economic Forum. The ECB lowered its inflation outlook to 2% for this year, with...

SummaryNewly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, marking their first in-person meeting since Merz's election. The conversation comes amidst Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, initially set to take effect on June 1, following discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU has indicated plans for countermeasures against the tariffs, highlighting the significance of...

The UK has seen a decline in music festivals, with 192 disappearing since 2019 and 60 cancelled or postponed last year, attributed to factors like the pandemic, inflation, and a lack of connection, according to industry experts Will Page and Nico Perez. They argue that AI-driven music curation has led to a homogenization of music tastes, resulting in festival lineups feeling like "playlists made for someone else," causing attendees to prefer day passes over full...

Summary Recently appointed federal cabinet minister Rebecca Chartrand has been accused of harassing a former employee at Winnipeg's RRC Polytech over several months in 2019. This allegation comes from an external investigation commissioned by the college and conducted by a law firm based in Winnipeg. The findings of this investigation raise significant concerns regarding Chartrand's conduct prior to her current political role. Full Article