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As Elon Musk plans to reduce his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to just one or two days a week, President Donald Trump's cabinet is poised to reclaim authority over staffing and budgets, according to sources. Established on Trump's first day in office and led by Musk, DOGE has aimed to streamline the federal workforce through aggressive cost-cutting measures, which have garnered significant discontent among career employees. With Musk's diminished role, cabinet secretaries are expected to push for more targeted spending cuts without his influence, enhancing their autonomy in decision-making. While White House spokesman Harrison Fields downplayed concerns about DOGE's future, experts suggest the agency's budget-slashing efforts will persist, as many initiatives have already been ingrained within federal agencies. Musk's departure may ultimately lead to a more efficient DOGE, according to some proponents, as it shifts focus away from his high-profile presence. 
Published: Apr 24 2025, 10 ameznews.inMark Carney, the 24th Prime Minister of Canada, has called a snap election set for April 28, ahead of the previously scheduled October polls. Elected as the Liberal Party leader and sworn in as Prime Minister in March 2025, Carney faces off against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. In Canada, there is no fixed term for a Prime Minister, who remains in office as long as they have the confidence of the House of Commons. The historical context is underscored by Charles Tupper, who holds the record for the shortest premiership, lasting just 68 days in 1896. Tupper, a trained physician and key figure in Canada's Confederation, briefly led the country before resigning without entering Parliament, highlighting the volatility of parliamentary leadership. If Carney fails to win the upcoming election, he risks becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in Canadian history, surpassing Tupper's record.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 3 pmeznews.inChina is set to launch its Shenzhou-20 mission on Thursday, sending a new team of three astronauts to its Tiangong space station as part of its goal to become a leading space power. The mission, which will be led by veteran astronaut Chen Dong, marks a significant step in China's ambitious space programme, which aims to rival the United States. The crew will spend six months aboard Tiangong conducting experiments in physics and life sciences, including the introduction of planarians, known for their regenerative abilities. This mission comes as China prepares for a crewed lunar mission by the decade's end, and follows a recent agreement with Pakistan to train two foreign astronauts for future flights. With this launch, China continues to assert its presence in space exploration, having been excluded from the International Space Station since 2011.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 12 pmeznews.inThe US government has issued a 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing concerns over "terror attacks" and potential "violent civilian unrest" in the region, including areas within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border. The warning follows a deadly attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people, primarily tourists, were killed, marking the most lethal incident in the area since the 2019 Pulwama attack. The advisory specifically cautions US citizens against traveling to Jammu and Kashmir, except for visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh, highlighting the sporadic violence in popular tourist destinations such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. Additionally, the advisory urges citizens to steer clear of the India-Pakistan border due to the risk of armed conflict. In response to the attack, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelling military attaches.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 1 pmeznews.inIn 2023, Taylor Swift was celebrated as the youngest self-made woman billionaire, but she has since been surpassed by Lucy Guo, cofounder of Scale AI, who is now 30 and holds a net worth of $1.3 billion, according to _Forbes_. Guo, a college dropout, co-founded the AI firm in 2016 at the age of 21, but was later fired by her business partner, Alexandr Wang. Despite her departure, she retained a significant stake in Scale AI, which is now valued at nearly $1.2 billion. Guo, who is one of only six self-made women billionaires under 40, also launched her own venture, Passes, in 2022, a platform connecting creators with fans. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by Chinese immigrant parents, Guo previously worked at Quora and Snapchat before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 1 pmeznews.inRussia announced on Wednesday that it will permit the Taliban to have an ambassador in Moscow, marking a significant diplomatic shift just days after lifting its "terrorist" designation of the group. This decision aligns with Russia's ongoing efforts to normalize relations with the Taliban since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, following the US troop withdrawal. The Russian foreign ministry confirmed that talks had occurred with Afghan officials, who expressed gratitude for the upgrade of their diplomatic mission. While Russia's move does not equate to formal recognition of the Taliban's government, it reflects a pragmatic approach to engage with the new authorities in Kabul, as highlighted by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Despite the Taliban's aspirations for international legitimacy, no country or global entity officially recognizes their administration, which the United Nations refers to as the "Taliban de facto authorities."
Published: Apr 24 2025, 1 pmeznews.inBEIJING: Following US President Donald Trump's indication of a possible shift in his approach to tariffs on China, Beijing has expressed its willingness to engage in trade talks, contingent on the cessation of US threats. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun reiterated that while China does not seek conflict, it is prepared to defend its interests if necessary. He emphasized that the US cannot demand a trade deal while maintaining pressure on China. Trump's comments about potentially lowering tariffs, which he described as "very high," align with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about the need for fair trade and a balanced economic relationship. Both sides acknowledge that trade tensions have negatively impacted economic exchanges, with container bookings between the two nations declining. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US is optimistic about reaching a potential trade agreement with China.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 1 pmeznews.inDonald Trump is set to host a dinner for the biggest holders of the cryptocurrency he launched earlier this year, $TRUMP, as announced by the company managing the currency, Fight Fight Fight LLC. Following the announcement, the price of the memecoin surged nearly 60%, recovering from a significant decline that had seen it drop almost 90% from its peak in January. Launched shortly before Trump's inauguration, $TRUMP has 200 million tokens on the market, with plans to introduce an additional 800 million in the coming years. The 220 largest holders of $TRUMP will be invited to the dinner at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on May 22, with the top 25 investors receiving exclusive access to a private reception and a tour of the White House. However, those from nations under US surveillance, such as China and Russia, will not be eligible for invitations.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 11 ameznews.inElon Musk has announced he will step back from his unofficial role as head of the "Department of Government Efficiency" to concentrate on his struggling Tesla car company. Musk, who has been a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been embroiled in controversy, notably after a gesture at a Trump rally that resembled a Nazi salute, which he dismissed as a tired attack. His endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party has also drawn criticism, leading to vandalism of Teslas in Berlin. Despite his influence, including a high-profile test drive of Tesla vehicles at the White House, the company's sales have plummeted. Musk's efforts to sway judicial elections in Wisconsin failed, and he has publicly clashed with Trump's trade policies, advocating for free trade with Europe. Musk's presence in the White House has often overshadowed official cabinet members, raising questions about his role in American politics.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 11 ameznews.inBangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities and numerous injuries. In a statement on her party's website, the Awami League President expressed her sorrow and called the perpetrators "vile enemies of human civilization," emphasizing that such acts threaten global humanitarian progress. She reaffirmed her party's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and pledged continued support in the fight against extremism. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, also condemned the attack, expressing condolences and reiterating the country's stance against terrorism. In response to the incident, India has implemented several diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and restricting travel for Pakistani nationals under certain visas, following accusations of Pakistan's support for terrorism in India.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 12 pmeznews.inA 41-year-old man, Moises Sandoval Mendoza, was executed on Wednesday in Texas for the 2004 murder of 20-year-old Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson, marking the 13th execution in the US this year. Mendoza was found guilty of sexually assaulting and murdering Tolleson, a mother of a five-month-old, before disposing of her body in a ditch and setting it ablaze. Despite confessing to the crime, he sought to have his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment but lost all appeals, including those to the US Supreme Court. In his final statement, Mendoza expressed remorse, particularly to Tolleson's child, stating, "I robbed you of a mother." Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supported the execution, emphasizing his commitment to upholding the law. The death penalty remains a contentious issue in the US, with 23 states having abolished it and others imposing moratoriums.
Published: Apr 24 2025, 9 am
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