US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination

US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination

The United States Department of Education has announced it will lay off almost half of its employees as President Donald Trump moves to fulfil his campaign promise to dismantle the agency. The department said on Tuesday that it would reduce the size of its workforce to roughly 2,183 employees by placing staff on administrative leave…

Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia

Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia

NewsFeed Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia The US says Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal and agreed to start negotiations to end the war with Russia, if Moscow also accepts. The US says it will immediately restore military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Published On 11 Mar 202511…

Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn

Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn

The first major set of economic reports last week reflect the state of the United States economy during President Donald Trump’s first full month in office. The data reveal a spike in layoffs and slower hiring growth across both the public and private sectors, with looming cuts suggesting larger economic woes in the months ahead….

Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow to Premier League title bid

Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow to Premier League title bid

Declan Rice’s equaliser denied Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win, but Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. The Gunners sit 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool, now with just one game in hand, with their focus beginning to turn to holding off…

Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil

Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil

NewsFeed Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil Protesters in the US have marched to demand the release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil after immigration forces detained him on Saturday over his role in the pro-Palestine demonstrations at Columbia University. Published On 11 Mar 202511 Mar 2025

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium to 50 percent

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium to 50 percent

US President Donald Trump has announced he will double planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports to 50 percent, escalating a trade war with the United States’s northern neighbour. In a social media post on Tuesday morning, Trump said the increased tariffs come in response to a decision by the province of Ontario to…