The Trump administration required U. S. State Department employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" among colleagues. Officials expressed concern about creating a culture of fear.
The Trump administration intends to conclude a large number of trade deals in a short period. The introduction of duties on more than 75 countries has been postponed for this period.
NATO Secretary General says Russia is exploring the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in space, which is a violation of the Outer Space Treaty. This is a cause for concern within the Alliance.
Dell, HP and Lenovo will stop importing devices to the US for two weeks due to new Trump tariffs. Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for Switch 2.
Tech giants, having grown closer to Trump, have suffered amid his trade war. The EU may introduce a tax on advertising revenue, and TikTok has faced problems in the US due to tariffs.
EU finance ministers are discussing the creation of a European Defense Mechanism (EDM) for the joint procurement of weapons. Countries outside the EU, such as Ukraine, will be able to join the fund.
Millennials share memories of the 2008 recession and give advice to Generation Z on TikTok. They advise sharing resources, saving money, and cooking at home.
Coachella visitors complain about 12-hour queues and heat. Lack of toilets and poor organization led to comparisons with the failed Fyre Festival.
In the White House, Barack Obama's portrait was moved to the East Room. A painting of Donald Trump was placed in its place, in which he is with his fist up after the assassination attempt.
Federal spending in the US has increased, despite DOGE's efforts to cut back. Analysis shows that Musk's savings had little impact on overall government spending.
For effective counteraction to the enemy, all branches of the military desperately need space data. Ukraine needs cooperation with the ESA to deploy its own Space Forces.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 12, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. Three missile carriers with Kalibr missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
Negotiations between Ukraine and the USA on access to mineral deposits were tense. The Trump administration's project stipulates that income from minerals will go to an investment fund.
U. S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said his words about the partition of Ukraine were misinterpreted. He meant the zones of responsibility of the allies, not the separation of the country.
Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed disappointment with the actions of both sides of the conflict. Also, the US has leverage to conclude a peace agreement between the countries.
The Trump administration has proposed cutting NASA funding in 2026 by nearly half, to $3. 9 billion. A number of important initiatives will be terminated, including the return of soil from Mars.
Kit Kellogg proposed dividing Ukraine along the Dnieper, stationing Western troops on the right bank. This implies ceding the eastern territories to Russia, but the idea is unlikely to find support in Moscow.
On Friday, Russia commented on the negotiations between Putin and Steve Witkoff regarding the settlement in Ukraine. Dmitriev called the negotiations with the US special envoy productive.
Negotiations between Vladimir Putin and US President's Special Representative Steve Whitcoff have ended in St. Petersburg. The meeting lasted 4.5 hours.
The selection includes emotional and vibrant musicals: about Alexander Hamilton, the story of hotelier Donna, the gifted Matilda, Jean Valjean, and the Greatest Showman.
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for Washington for talks on a rare earth metals agreement. The talks, which will last two days, will be technical in nature.
Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to purchase air defense systems from partners, not just ask for them. He discussed this issue with Trump and emphasized that air defense is a priority for protecting cities.
Donald Trump has proposed that illegal immigrants working in the agricultural sector and the hotel and restaurant business be able to return to the United States legally. Employers must vouch for them.
The President of Ukraine addressed the participants of "Ramstein", emphasizing the need for 10 Patriot systems. He emphasized that Russia is the only cause of the war.
The Trump administration is considering making it more difficult for immigrants to find employment and obtain banking services. Approximately 6,000 immigrants from Latin America have already been declared "dead."
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu called on Victor Ponta to withdraw his candidacy after the latter's admission that he was ready to flood Romanian villages to avoid flooding in Serbia. Ponta, in response, called on Ciolacu to resign.
Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with Stephen Witcoff, the US special envoy. The likely topic of discussion is the cessation of the war in Ukraine and a meeting between Putin and Trump.
Astroscale U. S. is building a refueling station in space for the U.S. Space Force. The fuel ship will refuel objects in geostationary orbit, allowing them to stay there longer.
According to Blinken, Ukraine's victory plan included cooperation with the US on rare earth resources. The US was trying to invest in this sector, which would be beneficial for companies.
Donald Trump called on Russia to take action, emphasizing the heavy losses in Ukraine. A representative of Trump will meet with Putin to discuss a settlement.