KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Adm. Antony Radakin and French Gen. Thierry Burkhard in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the potential deployment of a multinational peacekeeping force to Ukraine. The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including…… MORE
Protesters Tee Off Against Trump And Musk In “Hands Off!” Rallies Across The U.S.
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are rallying across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned Saturday by more than 150 groups. They include civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…… MORE
UN Urges Relief Efforts In Myanmar As Earthquake Death Toll Rises
BANGKOK (AP) — The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455, as U.N. agencies and foreign aid donors ramp up their emergency relief efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country on March 28, causing significant damage to six regions and states including the…… MORE
Iran’s Currency Falls To A Record Low Against The Dollar As Tensions Run High
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday. The exchange rate had plunged to over 1 million rials during the Persian New Year, Nowruz, as currency shops closed and only informal trading took place on the streets,…… MORE
Jaguar And Land Rover Maker Pauses Shipments To US As It Develops Post-Tariff Plans
LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this…… MORE