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USAID Staff Placed on Leave amid Government Downsizing Efforts

The U.S. government has directed the majority of its directly-hired employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take leave, as part of a broader initiative to significantly reduce the size of federal agencies. Starting Friday, only staff responsible for critical operations,......

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Billionaire Elon Musk has rapidly expanded his influence within the U.S. government, triggering concerns among constitutional scholars and Democratic leaders. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Musk, now leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has implemented sweeping changes......

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Trump Proposes Financial Incentives for Federal Employees to Resign

The Trump administration has introduced a plan offering financial incentives to two million full-time civilian federal employees to encourage voluntary resignation, aiming to significantly reduce the size of the U.S. government. Under the "deferred resignation program," eligible employees......

Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Nuclear Energy Plans

Saudi Arabia is set to begin uranium enrichment and sales as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on its mineral resources, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud shared these plans during a conference in Dhahran, outlining that the kingdom will enrich......

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In a move that has sparked debate and divided opinions, Australia's government is taking a stand against unrestricted social media access for minors. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a ban on social media use for children, aiming to address concerns about the potential harm caused by......

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