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World Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away $200 billion US via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world’s richest man of “killing the world’s poorest children” through huge cuts to the U.S. foreign aid budget. Announcement follows huge cuts to U.S. foreign aid budget used to prevent deadly disease,Continue Reading

The Trump administration’s plans for mass deportation now include Libya, which would represent a remarkable development given the North African country’s controversial treatment of migrants, and its fraught history with the U.S. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued an order on Wednesday restricting the removal of migrants to Libya after Reuters, citing threeContinue Reading

Prime Minister Mark Carney became the most recent world leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, an event that has taken on an unusual significance and become something of a spectator sport for political observers. As reported by The Associated Press, the interaction offered “a glimpse into how Trump has transformed Oval OfficeContinue Reading

World President Donald Trump agreed on Thursday to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal but played down the possibility of other nations getting similarly favorable terms on his import taxes, which are roiling the global economy. Thursday announcement seen as political victory forContinue Reading

World Israel’s blockade, imposed since March 2, has forced hospitals and clinics across Gaza to stretch limited stocks of medicines even as needs increase. For burn patients, the lack of supplies is particularly excruciating.  Blockade forcing hospitals, clinics to stretch limited stocks of medicines even as needs increaseThe Associated PressContinue Reading

World Pakistan said on Thursday it shot down 25 drones from India in its airspace, while India said it “neutralized” Pakistan’s attempts to strike military targets with drones and missiles, as fighting spread between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Some intercepted drones appear to have been targeting military installationsThomson Reuters · Posted:Continue Reading

World Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that has disrupted air travel, schools and business, and top cricket matches hosted in both countries. No sign of military drawback inContinue Reading

World·CBC Explains The escalating violence between India and Pakistan is a major resurgence in the fight over the long-disputed region of Kashmir.  The two countries have fought several wars over the disputed Kashmir territory Kevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

World U.S. President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. U.S. president previously withdrew Janette Nesheiwat from considerationTheContinue Reading