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Sweden's government announced on Thursday a commitment of 300 million kronor ($30 million) for enhancing security measures in schools, in response to the tragic mass shooting at the Campus Risbergska adult education centre in Örebro on February 4, which claimed the lives of 10 people. Education Minister Johan Pehrson described the incident as the worst mass shooting in Sweden's modern history, highlighting a significant rise in threats and violence in schools over the past decade. The funding will primarily support the installation of security cameras and checkpoints, alongside a proposed bill requiring schools to develop emergency plans and allowing for student bag searches. Investigations into the shooter, identified as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson, revealed he was an unemployed recluse with no prior criminal record who legally owned multiple firearms. Concerns have arisen regarding the backgrounds of the victims, which have sparked discussions within Sweden’s immigrant community. 
Published: Mar 20 2025, 4 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a long-held objective of conservative factions advocating for state control over education. During a White House ceremony attended by schoolchildren and Republican leaders, Trump declared the move essential for saving money and improving educational standards, asserting, "We're going to shut it down as quickly as possible." However, the Department, established in 1979, cannot be disbanded without Congressional approval; Trump's order may instead restrict its funding and staffing. Critics, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, condemned the action as a "tyrannical power grab," while Trump's appointee, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, indicated plans to significantly reduce the department's size. Despite the push for decentralization, federal funding remains crucial for low-income schools and civil rights protections, raising concerns about the implications of this drastic overhaul.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inElon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the world's richest man, has been issued a summons related to a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court filing, made public on Thursday, reveals that a process server delivered the civil summons to a security guard at SpaceX's headquarters in Brownsville, Texas, on March 14. Musk is required to respond by April 4. The SEC alleges that Musk failed to disclose his acquisition of a significant stake in Twitter, now known as X, in a timely manner, specifically waiting 11 days beyond the required 10-day disclosure period after surpassing the 5% ownership threshold in 2022. Musk and his legal team have not commented on the matter, and the SEC has also refrained from providing additional remarks.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inInstagram experienced significant outages on Thursday evening, affecting thousands of users across the United States. According to Downdetector, which monitors service disruptions by aggregating user reports, over 19,431 incidents were recorded by 7:25 p.m. ET. The issues prompted widespread frustration among users seeking to access the popular social media platform. This outage highlights ongoing challenges faced by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, as it navigates technical difficulties that disrupt service availability. As of now, it remains unclear what caused the disruption or when the platform will be fully restored. Users are advised to stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a coalition meeting next week in Paris, aimed at finalizing a potential truce in the ongoing war in Ukraine. This meeting will follow talks between Kyiv and Moscow, facilitated by the United States in Saudi Arabia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that discussions on policing a ceasefire are progressing, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the EU to maintain arms support and sanctions against Russia, despite Moscow's ongoing bombardments. Although EU leaders committed to increasing military aid, they refrained from endorsing Zelensky's request for €5 billion in artillery funding. Amidst ongoing hostilities, including drone strikes from both sides, Zelensky rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to oversee Ukraine's power plants, emphasizing legal constraints regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering bolstering Ukraine's air defenses in response to Russian missile threats.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new anti-aircraft missile system, which state media KCNA reported on Friday. The test, aimed at assessing the system's performance, comes as production has already commenced. Kim praised the research group behind the system, asserting that the test demonstrated its "highly reliable" nature and advantageous combat response. While KCNA did not disclose the specific location of the test, it noted that Kim was accompanied by members of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. This development underscores North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities amid heightened tensions in the region.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 4 ameznews.inA 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on March 21, 2025, at a depth of 160 km, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake's coordinates were 36.48 N latitude and 71.45 E longitude. This seismic event follows a 4.0-magnitude quake that hit the region just days earlier on March 13, which occurred at a much shallower depth of 10 km, making it more susceptible to aftershocks and potential damage. Afghanistan's vulnerability to natural disasters, including earthquakes, is exacerbated by ongoing conflict and underdevelopment, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The country lies on numerous fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent seismic activity, particularly in the geologically active Hindu Kush Mountain range.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 4 ameznews.inPresident Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will soon sign a minerals and natural resources agreement with Ukraine, following productive discussions with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. Speaking at a White House event, Trump emphasized the importance of increasing U.S. production of critical minerals and expressed optimism about the potential for peace, stating, "We're doing pretty well with regard to Ukraine and Russia." He noted that the upcoming deal would focus on rare earths, which he believes could help Ukraine repay the U.S. for its support. Despite previous setbacks in negotiations, Trump remains hopeful that a resolution could save lives, asserting, "They're dying so unnecessarily, and I believe we'll get it done." Both Ukraine and the U.S. aim to finalize a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources as soon as possible.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 4 ameznews.inUS President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign against judicial interventions, urging the Supreme Court to prevent judges from obstructing his policy initiatives. In a post on Truth Social, Trump specifically called on Chief Justice John Roberts to "STOP NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE," following a recent ruling that sought to halt his summary deportation efforts. This latest demand comes after Roberts publicly criticized Trump for suggesting the impeachment of the judge involved in the immigration case. Trump's remarks underscore a growing tension between the executive branch and the judiciary as he seeks to advance his administration's agenda amid legal challenges.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 5 ameznews.inThe United States and Israel are set to engage in high-level discussions concerning Iran's nuclear program at the White House next week, following a letter from President Donald Trump to Iranian leadership. The letter warned Iran of potential military action unless it agrees to a nuclear deal. The Israeli delegation, led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, will meet with senior Trump advisers to explore the prospects for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and related regional issues. Trump's recent military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis underscore his administration's "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at isolating Iran economically. Since withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran has exceeded previously established nuclear limits, raising concerns among Western officials about a potential nuclear-armed Iran threatening regional stability. Israel, meanwhile, seeks alignment with the U.S. in countering Iranian influence amid ongoing conflicts involving Iranian-backed groups.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 2 ameznews.inHamas has urged Arab and Muslim nations to take immediate action to halt Israel's renewed offensive on Gaza, asserting a "direct moral and political responsibility" to end what it describes as genocide. Israel resumed its air campaign on Tuesday, breaking a period of relative calm since a ceasefire began on January 19. Reports indicate that at least 504 people, including over 190 children, have been killed since the air strikes commenced, marking one of the highest tolls in the conflict that began over 17 months ago. As Israel's military operations expand in southern Rafah and beyond, Hamas has called for urgent intervention from the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, urging them to act within international forums like the UN Security Council. The renewed offensive follows stalled negotiations for a ceasefire extension, with Israel demanding the return of hostages held by Hamas.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 2 am
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