Bolivia's divisive popular vote for senior judges offers lessons for Mexico

SummaryA San Francisco-based appeals court has upheld a ruling that pauses the mass firings of federal employees ordered by President Trump through an executive order aimed at reducing the federal workforce. The Ninth Circuit Court stated that the order exceeds the President's constitutional powers and questioned the legality of overhauling federal agencies without congressional authorization. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, arguing that a single judge should not have the authority to limit...

A tragic incident occurred in a private school in northern Pakistan, where a ten-year-old boy named Khyalmat Khan was beaten to death by headmaster Waar Ahmed during an assembly over a 'minor issue.' The boy sustained serious injuries and later died in the hospital, prompting the arrest of the headmaster and an ongoing investigation. Khyber District Police Officer Rai Mazhar Iqbal condemned the violence, emphasizing that such brutality by a teacher undermines the dignity of...

Liam Lawson will start 13th in the Spanish Grand Prix after being eliminated in the second qualifying session, falling just 0.152 seconds short of reaching Q3. Despite the disappointing result, Lawson's last lap was his fastest of the weekend, indicating progress as he prepares for the race. This qualifying outcome is a setback compared to his recent performance in Monaco, where he qualified ninth and finished eighth, leaving him feeling disappointed. Full Article

The former head of Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development, Matilda Matozi Gasela, is barred from accessing her pension fund of approximately R3.3 million pending the resolution of legal proceedings related to her alleged involvement in the mismanagement of the controversial 2018 Enviro Mobi tender. This legal situation highlights the ongoing scrutiny over the handling of government tenders and the accountability of public officials. Gasela's case underscores the potential repercussions of mismanagement within public sector contracts....

Iran has significantly increased its production of highly enriched uranium, with a UN report indicating a stockpile of 408.6 kg enriched to 60%, heightening concerns over its nuclear program. Despite receiving US proposals for a potential nuclear deal, Iran rejected the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) report as politically motivated and accused Israel of providing misleading information. The IAEA expressed serious concern over Iran's enriched uranium levels, which exceed the limits set by the 2015...

The EU has expressed strong regret over President Trump's announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, a move that jeopardizes ongoing trade negotiations. Trump claims this increase will bolster the local steel industry and is part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imports from countries like China. The European Commission warns that this decision undermines efforts for a negotiated solution and indicates readiness to implement countermeasures, raising...