Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed the plan during ongoing tariff negotiations, noting it is part of a broader initiative to purchase U.S. goods worth up to $19 billion. Indonesia is planning to increase its crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States by approximately $10 billion as part of its strategy to rebalance trade and avert a proposed 32% U.S. tariff on Indonesian exports.
While some lawmakers have urged a more aggressive approach, others view the extension as a practical move to allow for a more structured divestment and preserve user access while ensuring national data security. President Donald Trump on Friday announced a 75-day extension for ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to secure a non-Chinese buyer for the popular video-sharing app, narrowly averting a ban that was set to take effect on Saturday, April 5.
According to a report by Reuters, Stokely made the unexpected offer through his new startup, Zoop, in collaboration with The Hbar Foundation, a blockchain-focused crypto organization. In a dramatic turn of events, Tim Stokely, the founder of OnlyFans, has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok, entering a high-stakes race that includes tech giant Amazon — just days before President Donald Trump’s acquisition deadline set for this Saturday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced the message of confidence during an interview with CNN, urging Wall Street to “Trust in President Trump” and to have faith in his "proven economic formula." In a defiant message posted on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, President Donald Trump acknowledged the global shockwaves triggered by his aggressive tariff measures but expressed confidence that the U.S. economy would emerge "far stronger." Speaking less than an hour before Wall Street opened, Trump declared, “THE OPERATION IS OVER! THE PATIENT LIVED, AND IS HEALING. THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT WILL BE FAR STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER BEFORE.”
The Sunday night spectacle—reminiscent of Musk’s interventions in November’s presidential election—has further escalated spending in what is already the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. Democrats, who currently hold a narrow 4-3 court majority, failed to block the payments despite arguing they amount to election interference. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has injected himself into Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election, personally presenting $1 million cheques to two voters at a Green Bay rally to boost conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
The provision, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency, explicitly bars any individual from being elected president more than twice—whether consecutively or not. Current U.S. President Donald Trump has openly entertained the idea of seeking an unconstitutional third term in the White House, telling NBC News in a Sunday interview that he was "not joking" about circumventing the two-term limit enshrined in the 22nd Amendment.
The standoff follows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s refusal last week to engage in direct talks with Washington amid ongoing U.S. "military threats"—a stance reinforced by Trump’s NBC News interview, where he warned, "if they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing."
Putin suggested that such a transitional arrangement could be coordinated “with the United States, with European countries, and of course with our partners and friends,” to pave the way for democratic elections and ultimately, a peace agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed placing Ukraine under temporary United Nations administration as a means to install what he described as a more "competent" and “capable” government. The remarks were made during a speech to the crew of a nuclear-powered submarine in Murmansk, northern Russia, further escalating his rhetoric against the current leadership in Kyiv.
The military ruler also warned that the death toll may rise due to extensive infrastructure collapse and ongoing rescue challenges. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region has claimed at least 144 lives and injured 732 others, according to an official address by junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Friday. The military ruler also warned that the death toll may rise due to extensive infrastructure collapse and ongoing rescue challenges.
A court formally ordered Imamoglu’s arrest on corruption charges earlier on Sunday, placing him in pre-trial detention, a move that has triggered the largest wave of public demonstrations in Turkey in over a decade. Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets outside Istanbul City Hall on Sunday night in protest against the arrest of the city’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Kong, who was in urgent need of money to repay his loans, agreed to let others use his bank account in exchange for a $1,800 reward. However, he later discovered that the account was being used to facilitate illicit financial transactions. A 34-year-old man, Kong Juu Wenn, has been sentenced to one year and nine months in jail after renting out his bank account, which was later used to receive over $3.3 million linked to illegal online gambling activities.
On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure but refused to support a full 30-day ceasefire, a move Trump had hoped would be a first step toward a lasting peace agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia’s temporary ceasefire on Ukrainian energy facilities and the need for U.S. oversight in monitoring the situation.
A replacement crew, consisting of NASA’s Nick Hague and Russia’s Alexander Gorbunov, was sent to the ISS last fall aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, carrying two empty seats to facilitate Wilmore and Williams' return. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have safely returned to Earth after spending 286 days in space, concluding a mission that was initially intended to last only one week.
The ceasefire deal was reached in Jeddah, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a US delegation, while Ukraine's delegation included Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that the United States will impose strong measures against Russia if Moscow fails to uphold a 30-day ceasefire agreed upon during high-level negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
The massive drone assault, which spanned 10 Russian regions, resulted in the death of three people and left 18 others injured, including three children, according to Russian officials. Meanwhile, Russia retaliated by launching 126 Shahed drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, intensifying its relentless bombardment of civilian areas. Senior officials from Ukraine and the United States began high-level discussions on Tuesday to explore ways to end Russia’s three-year war against Kyiv. The talks come just hours after Russia shot down 343 Ukrainian drones, marking the biggest aerial attack since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Akporugo, 47, admitted to being a key player in a long-running romance scheme based in Houston, working with accomplices to lure victims into fake online relationships, then convincing them to transfer money to bank accounts under his control.
The meeting, held at the royal residence in Norfolk, allowed Zelenskyy to update King Charles on the situation in Ukraine, discuss humanitarian efforts, and highlight the importance of international solidarity.
“You all stuck the landing. We’re on the moon,” declared Will Coogan, Firefly’s chief engineer for the lander, celebrating the milestone achievement for the company and for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Firefly Aerospace’s privately-built Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon on Sunday, carrying a suite of NASA experiments, including a drill, vacuum, and other scientific instruments. The mission marks another step in the commercial race to establish a presence on the moon ahead of future astronaut missions.
The decision was reached during a high-level summit in London, held just two days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s tense meeting with former US President Donald Trump, which led to Zelensky cutting short his visit to Washington. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that European leaders have agreed to develop a comprehensive peace plan for Ukraine, which will be presented to the United States as part of efforts to secure vital security guarantees for Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The collection, which includes 113 bronzes from the Dutch State Collection and six pieces from the Municipality of Rotterdam, is expected to arrive in Nigeria later this year. Nigeria is making significant strides in its quest to reclaim thousands of Benin Bronzes and other intricate artifacts looted by British soldiers in 1897 from the former Kingdom of Benin, now part of southwestern Nigeria.
Orathai faces charges including membership in a secret society, involvement in a criminal association, participation in a transnational crime organization, identity theft-related fraud, and money laundering. Thai authorities have arrested a 52-year-old woman, Orathai (surname withheld), allegedly connected to the largest romance scam in Thailand’s history.
This update was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a discussion on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya. The move aims to streamline visa processing, improve security, and enhance the user experience for applicants. The Federal Government has announced that all visa applications will transition to an online platform by March 1st, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance vetting processes.
The temporary shelters, expected to be ready in a few days, will accommodate thousands of deportees, according to municipal official Enrique Licon. This proactive measure reflects concerns over the impact of intensified U.S. immigration enforcement on border cities.
The White House confirmed the troop movement on Wednesday, though detailed specifics of the order remain undisclosed. This deployment marks a significant step in Trump’s efforts to tighten border security and address illegal immigration. The United States military has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border with Mexico, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s longstanding promise to intensify immigration enforcement.
