Africa: No, Today in Not the Deadline for Countries to Submit U.S. Travel Ban 'Action Plans': [allAfrica] Cape Town -- The U.S. State Department confirmed that there is no cut-off date for countries to come up with an "action plan" to adhere to the Donald Trump administration's expanded travel ban. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLQRYF #TravelBan #USPolicy #AfricaNews #TravelRestrictions #InternationalRelations
#uspolicy
U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLNdVY #TravelBan #Africa #USPolicy #Kenya #Nigeria
Donald Trump remains tight-lipped on whether he requested Israel to pause its operations, fueling speculation over US policy direction in the Middle East.
#YonhapInfomax #DonaldTrump #Israel #MiddleEast #USPolicy #OperationsHalt #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=67608
US Senator Marco Rubio emphasizes that safeguarding American military personnel stationed in the region remains the United States' foremost priority amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
#YonhapInfomax #MarcoRubio #USTroops #GeopoliticalTensions #USPolicy #SecurityPriority #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=67419
Secretary Rubio should know what 'brighter future' means in "Russian world". I wonder how far will this 'support of Russian people' will go?
The International Finance Center says the recent sharp decline in the US dollar is excessive, projecting a mixed outlook as global investment banks forecast only a modest 2.7% drop in the dollar index over the next year, with US policy direction and economic indicators remaining key factors.
#YonhapInfomax #DollarIndex #InternationalFinanceCenter #USPolicy #RiskPremium #InvestmentBanks #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=66720
Africa: Nigeria Strategic to U.S. Policy Objectives in Africa - Mills: [Premium Times] "We are making a shift from aid to trade. We want to engage African nations not as aid recipients, but as capable commercial partners," he said. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLFTFr #Nigeria #USPolicy #TradeNotAid #AfricaTrade #EconomicPartnership
This thing is real.
Agents Use Military-Style Force Against Protesters at L.A. Immigration Raid https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/us/los-angeles-immigration-raid.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
The final episode of Scene on Radio Season 4 - The Land That Never Has Been Yet - entitled: More Democracy - where John Biewen with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika discuss answers to the question:
"What will it take to make the United States a more fully-functioning democracy, and how can we, as citizens, bring about that change?"
Another enlightening podcast ...
https://sceneonradio.org/s4-e12-more-democracy/
Edit: the last 24 minutes & 5 seconds of the podcast are a great synopsis.
Corporations vs workers vs politics.
Capitalism vs democracy.
The rich vs the working class.
If that's all you have time for, please make the time - it gets right to the heart of the matter.
"As the nation confronts generational turnover and a volatile #politicalclimate, the 50th edition of the #HarvardYouthPoll reveals what matters most to #youngAmericans—and what they're losing faith in."
Paul Krugman provocatively describes the U.S. government's policy to block foreign students as self-destructive. Reflecting on visits to universities like Texas Tech, he highlights the invaluable contributions of international students to American education and the economy. This visa halt, based on social media scrutiny, could deter future applicants. Krugman warns that this approach threatens America's values and cultural fabric. Explore his compelling insights here: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/america-turns-its-back-on-the-world #PaulKrugman, #ForeignStudents, #HigherEducation, #USPolicy, #EconomicImpact, #CulturalExchange
📣 The number of followers of German scientific institutions in the #Fediverse surpassed the 160k mark 💥 last weekend, see
👉 https://mastodon-listen.playground.54gradsoftware.de/?liste=institute-de
Yes, it's true: we shouldn't get caught up in this nonsensical discussion about #reach of #socialmedia.
On the other hand, it’s a great success 🏆 for initiatives such as #Unis4Mastodon, #Byebyeelon, #WissXit, #SaveSocial, @helloQuitX, @leavex and others that more than 150 research institutions in Germany are contributing to the expansion of the Fediverse.
To our friends in the #USA, we say that we are alarmed at how the new #USpolicy is attacking #science. We are trying to build decentralized and independent #socialnetworks to make our research institutions and democracy resilient to attacks from #autocrats and #hostilitytoscience.
And we think this transformation should happen in other countries, too, to strengthen #democracy.
UN humanitarian chief dismisses US alternative aid plan for Gaza http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKqzRj #UN #Gaza #HumanitarianAid #USPolicy #InternationalRelations
US admits White South African refugees amid controversy http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKkRlT #SouthAfrica #Refugees #USPolicy #RacialJustice #TrumpAdministration
Trump Eyes Large AI Chip Sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia
#AI #AIChips #USPolicy #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #UAE #TechNews #Geopolitics #TrumpAdministration
https://winbuzzer.com/2025/05/12/trump-eyes-large-ai-chip-sales-to-uae-saudi-arabia-xcxwbn/
Notes on our April 30 Enforced Disappearance Event
The panel distilled four decades of hard‑won lessons—from Argentina’s military rule, Central America’s conflicts, and Mexico’s present‐day crisis—into guidance for a United States that has begun sliding onto the same dangerous slope of enforced disappearances.
Dan Mangan reveals that Stephen Miller announced the Trump administration is contemplating suspending habeas corpus to tackle illegal immigration, framing it as a constitutional right during "invasion" situations. This move comes as challenges from courts complicate deportation efforts, with Miller criticizing judicial blocks. The administration cites a national emergency for increased measures amidst the ongoing undocumented migrant influx. Discover more in the full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/09/trump-deportation-habeas-corpus-miller.html #TrumpAdministration, #StephenMiller, #HabeasCorpus, #Immigration, #Deportation, #Judiciary, #USPolicy
U.S. cancels $38M in foreign aid, including funds for Uzbekistan's cotton reforms, to prioritize American workers timesca.com/u-s-cuts-fun... #CottonReforms #ForeignAid #USPolicy #Uzbekistan #AidImpact
U.S. Cuts Funding for Uzbek Co...
U.S. cancels $38M in foreign aid, including funds for Uzbekistan's cotton reforms, to prioritize American workers https://timesca.com/u-s-cuts-funding-for-uzbek-cotton-transparency-project/ #CottonReforms #ForeignAid #USPolicy #Uzbekistan #AidImpact
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