04:11
EU chief, Trump hold talks as tariff threat looms
The EU chief says she is ready to strike a deal with Washington after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
Trump Moves to Dismantle U.S. Education Department
Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling it a cost-saving move to raise U.S. academic standards.
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing officials to begin dismantling the Department of Education.
Trump described the move as necessary to cut costs and raise educational standards in the U.S., claiming they lag behind those of Europe and China.
He stated that, despite spending more on education than any other country, U.S. students "rank near the bottom of the list in terms of success."
By law, the Department of Education—established in 1979—cannot be abolished without congressional approval.
The White House said the administration would work to eliminate parts of the department within the limits of the law.
21:27
U.S. and Iran conclude fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and the U.S. ended a fresh round of indirect talks in Rome, as negotiators hope to resolve a decades-long dispute over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
13:00
US State Department refugee office remarks on USAID's disaster aid role
The State Department office that handles refugee issues and works to cut illegal migration will deal with the U.S. response to overseas disasters, a role for which they say it lacks the know-how and personnel.
19:01
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa set to visit the White House for Talks with Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South African President on Wednesday for crunch talks over alleged "genocide" on white farmers and other racial issues highlighted by the Trump. Ramaphosa is hoping to use the opportunity to revive US-South Africa relations, currently at its lowest since 1994.
15:52
Lammy says UK, US working to ensure enduring India-Pakistan ceasefire, dialogue
Britain is working with the U.S. to ensure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan endures and that "confidence-building measures" and dialogue take place, foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment