Washington expels South African Ambassador
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a series of key policy moves, announcing expanded access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a potential block on Venezuelan oil exports, a 25% auto tariff, and a restriction on Elon Musk’s involvement in space-related government decisions.
Speaking from Palm Beach, Trump signed an executive order aimed at making fertility treatments more affordable. White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf joined him to explain that the directive instructs the Domestic Policy Council to explore ways to reduce costs for IVF and other fertility services.
Trump also hinted at a stricter stance on Venezuela’s oil exports, saying his administration is “looking at” banning petroleum sales through companies like Chevron.
On trade, the president reaffirmed plans for a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, stating that final details will be announced on April 2. He suggested that major car and semiconductor companies are already considering new U.S. investments in response.
Additionally, Trump ruled out any involvement by billionaire Elon Musk in space-related government projects, citing potential conflicts of interest.
📌 IVF Expansion – Executive order instructs policymakers to improve access and affordability.
🚀 Musk’s Role in Space – Trump rules out Musk’s participation in space-related government projects.
🛢 Venezuela Oil Exports – U.S. considering blocking Venezuelan oil sales via foreign companies.
🚗 Auto Tariffs – Set at around 25%, with more details coming on April 2.
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
In Tuesday’s closely watched parliamentary election, Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party took a commanding lead after over 90% of the ballots were counted.
BioNTech forecasts a revenue decline for 2025, expecting between 1.7 billion and 2.2 billion euros, down from 2.75 billion euros last year. This drop is due to Pfizer write-downs and stable vaccination rates. BioNTech also plans significant job cuts and new hires.
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting with around 25 world leaders today as part of the Coalition of the Willing, reinforcing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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