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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president on Monday, overturning his impeachment in a landmark decision. Han, who had been suspended from office, pledged to focus on stabilizing the country and steering Asia’s fourth-largest economy through a U.S. “trade war.” Political Crisis and Leadership Shakeup The ruling restores Han to power immediately, following months of intense political upheaval. He assumed the acting presidency after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in December for imposing martial law, a move that sent shockwaves through the nation. “I believe the people are making it very clear, in one…

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Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, died on Sunday at the age of 49, according to her family. Love, who was the daughter of Haitian immigrants and the first black Republican woman elected to Congress, “passed away peacefully” surrounded by family. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today,” Love’s family said in a statement posted to X. “She was in her home surrounded by family.” “In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia…

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President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of several prominent opponents, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney, and others, who had either severely criticized or acted against the administration. On Friday, the White House released a memo stating that it had determined that the continued access to classified information by these individuals was no longer in the national interest. The memo included the names of Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Cheney, Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, Joseph R. Biden Jr.,…

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An early painting by the renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, presumed lost since the 1930s, has finally made its debut for the first time since its recent rediscovery. The captivating portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona, a prominent figure representing the Ga people in present-day Ghana, was created in 1897. The painting captures the prince’s profile against loose, expressive brushstrokes of florals. Standing at just over two feet tall, this diminutive masterpiece is currently on display at the art fair TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, presented by the esteemed Viennese gallery Wienerroither & Kohlbacher (W&K). The painting is being…

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s joke about regularly checking Tesla stock, which had plummeted 41.4% year-to-date as of March due to a series of vandalism incidents against the billionaire’s company. “On the iPhone, they’ve got that little stock app. I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day,” Walz said, referencing Tesla’s stock slump as he held up his iPhone during a Wisconsin town hall titled, “The People vs Musk,” on Tuesday. Walz, who called Musk an “un-elected, South African, nepo-baby” during the event, also encouraged Tesla owners to remove…

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Frail NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore safely returned to Earth on Tuesday after enduring nine harrowing months of being stranded in space. Shocking before-and-after images reveal the profound effects of prolonged exposure to low gravity on the 59-year-old Williams, who was confined to space for nine months. The striking contrast in Williams’ age is evident in the photos, showcasing the significant difference between her age when she piloted the Boeing Starliner into space on June 5, 2024, and her return on Tuesday, March 18. Williams and Wilmore, two stranded astronauts, were rescued after SpaceX founder Elon Musk…

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Kanye West’s recent posts on X (Twitter) on Tuesday crossed a line when he targeted Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s innocent children, Sir and Rumi, by suggesting they have special needs and using a derogatory term to describe them. Kanye, who legally changed his name to “Ye” West, made these remarks without any basis in fact or consideration for the children’s well-being. Ivy Park and Adidas collaborated on a collection. One person commented, “Wait has anyone ever seen Jay-Z and Beyonce’s younger kids they’re ret*rded,” They meant “retarded” in the sense of being mentally disabled. The person continued, “No, seriously. This is…

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US President Donald Trump’s administration is actively working to reinstate nearly 25,000 federal workers who were unjustly terminated. Court documents reveal that officials from 18 departments and agencies have submitted detailed reports detailing their efforts to comply with the court’s orders and rehire the laid-off probationary workers. Last week, two federal judges ruled that the mass layoffs of recently hired workers were illegal and ordered their reinstatement pending further litigation. These firings were part of Trump’s attempt to reduce the federal workforce, supported by billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). The filings filed in a Baltimore federal court…

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Trump and Putin Discuss Ceasefire Terms as Ukraine Faces Key Concessions U.S. President Donald Trump is set to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine during a high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Key issues expected to be on the table include Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, territorial disputes, and control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. According to the White House, the call began at 10 a.m. ET. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the discussion would last “as long as they deem necessary.” He acknowledged some level of understanding between Moscow and Washington but emphasized that many issues…

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Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan, 56, vomited at courtside during the New York Knicks vs Miami Heat game at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. As a result, the game was delayed for 10 minutes in the third quarter while medics attended to Morgan. Additionally, there are reports that Morgan also experienced a nose bleed. Tracy Morgan reportedly threw up watching Miami Heat play. 🤮 pic.twitter.com/UyqM3oeI35 — NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) March 18, 2025 Videos and images of Morgan’s health scare went viral late Monday night. The comedian’s fans sent well wishes in social media posts online. Tracy Morgan had to be taken out…

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