Andrew Topf With over two decades of journalistic experience working in newspapers, trade publications and as a mining reporter, Andrew Topf is a seasoned writer specializing in… More Info Premium Content By Andrew Topf – Mar 18, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT Copper prices are surging due to anticipated U.S. tariffs on imports. The U.S. relies
RIF guidance from OPM and OMB told agencies to look to employees who “are not typically designated as essential” during a lapse in appropriations. Image: rblfmr/Shutterstock.com By: FEDweek Staff A report for Congress has raised issues regarding the Trump administration’s use of shutdown contingency plans as a guide to reduction-in-force planning, saying that an individual’s
Houthis claim missile attack on US carrier in Red Sea The Times of Israel Houthis attack US ships: Iran-backed rebel group claim fourth attack in 72 hours The Times of India Trump Dramatically Escalates Military Strikes on Yemen’s Houthis Foreign Policy Hamtramck residents with ties to Yemen react to U.S. attacks on Houthis rebels FOX 2 Detroit
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Hungary’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday banning LGBTQ+ pride events, including the famous Budapest Pride march that attracts thousands of people every year. The new legislation was put forward only a day earlier and the measure was pushed through parliament in an accelerated procedure thanks to the ruling coalition’s supermajority that allows it to amend the constitution. The
Opposition leader slams the university’s move as ‘unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision. Turkiye’s Istanbul University has annulled Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma, citing irregularities with Council of Higher Education regulations and threatening his chances of running in the 2028 presidential election. The university said on Tuesday that 38 people
Poland, Baltic states inch closer to leaving antipersonnel mine treaty Defense ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have recommended their countries withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty. 18 HRS ago 2 mins read Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”
Germany approves massive spending package to boost defense The Washington Post Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending BBC.com German parliament approves Merz’s spending surge as allies cheer Reuters Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why. The New York Times German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend CNBC
Even as he continues to seek one cease-fire in Ukraine and reckons with the breakdown of another in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating the U.S. military campaign in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, a militant group that threatens regional peace, Israel’s security, and global commerce. What’s not clear is whether more bombs will
Entertainment Updated: Mar. 18, 2025, 5:11 p.m. Published: Mar. 18, 2025, 4:32 p.m. Honduran musician and politician Aurelio Martinez was killed Monday in a plane crash. (Photo by Judith Burrows/Getty Images)Getty Images Aurelio Martinez, a famed and beloved musician and politician from Honduras, was among 12 killed in a plane crash Monday night in the