March 12, 2025

News Headlines from March 12, 2025

Tune into some of today’s top news headlines on #TopNewsHeadlines podcast! Dive into a whirlwind of crucial global events, starting with the escalating trade war between the US and Canada as President Trump labels Canada a “tariff abuser” and Ontario threatens to cut off power. We then shift to the tense situation with Iran, where President Pezeshkian defiantly refuses to negotiate under threats following Trump’s call for a new nuclear deal. Hear the latest on a potentially positive development in the Ukraine-Russia conflict with a US-proposed ceasefire. We also explore Europe’s increasing role in global security, with France’s President Macron rallying support for Ukraine amidst a shift in US policy.

Domestically, we cover the controversial plan to lay off nearly half of the US Department of Education staff as part of a potential dismantling. In a bizarre turn of events, learn about the Nigerian woman fighting to reclaim her London home after being falsely declared dead, and the extradition of a Nigerian man to the US for a multi-million-dollar mortgage fraud scheme. Finally, we discuss the removal of the Black Lives Matter Street mural in DC and the ongoing debates surrounding racial justice. Join us for an insightful exploration of these complex issues shaping our world, culminating in a discussion on the shifting global power dynamics and the need for a more collaborative international landscape.

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