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18 African Countries Are Building Their Own Space Programmes to Cut Western Reliance

Eighteen African countries are advancing in space technology, with Egypt leading in collaboration with China. The African space economy is projected to grow significantly, driven by sovereignty and practical applications.

International Business Times UK

State Department Guts DEI Rules for Diplomats, Declares Merit-Based Rules

State Dept. scraps Biden-era DEI rules for diplomats, citing a shift to merit-based hiring and training.

Latin Times

Recalls hit a record high this year, in part due to data center recall efforts

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Second Trump administration has seen historically high ambassador vacancies and political appointments

Seventeen months into President Donald Trump's (R) second administration, a historically high number of ambassador posts remain vacant. According to the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), an unprecedentedly high percentage of ambassadors appointed during Trump's second term have been political appointees.

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John Sotter Highlights America's Floor Problem, Striving to Redefine the Country's Floor Safety Standards

According to Sotter, the lack of standardization has created a system where results can vary depending on the instrument used rather than the actual condition of the surface.

International Business Times

Trump Accused Of Gutting State Department, Leaving Iran Crisis In Hands Of 'Real Estate Developer' Jared Kushner

Explore how Jared Kushner, a real estate developer, became the lead US negotiator in nuclear talks with Iran, amid criticism and conflict of interest concerns.

International Business Times UK

Trump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say

Move comes as union representing US diplomats said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by the process, which could ‘politicise’ foreign service

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"Dangerously low": Morale in the U.S. Foreign Service craters under Trump

86% said changes the Trump admin instituted have affected their ability to advance U.S. diplomatic priorities.

Axios

Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown

Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime.

Euronews

African Space Agency celebrates official inauguration, joining global push for space innovation

Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on April 20.

Space

Trump win could see mass purge of state department, US diplomats fear

Project 2025 blueprint for second Trump term envisages replacing thousands of career staff with political loyalists

The Guardian - US

How much do I need? 5 of the biggest superannuation questions answered

Got questions about super? Here are some expert answers.

The Guardian - AU

New food safety standards for leafy greens, melons and berries have small growers worried about their future

There's concern new regulations could potentially price some small-scale growers out of business, but the peak industry group says growers — irrespective of their size — need to commit to food safety.

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