Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“The United States can no longer continue with the policy of unilateral economic surrender.
WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE, AND WE’RE GONNA TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE FIRST.” –President Donald J. Trump
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
If you need medical help abroad, doctors can now access your records to make sure you receive the right treatment.
And whilst on your travels, you can pick up prescriptions prescribed by your doctor back home!
Your health data is secure! Only the professionals you choose can access your data with your consent.
The EU will provide high-level security for your data across all member states.
Your health is safe in the EU Health Data Space!
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
A late-night call, a system failure, and a virus that brings everything to a halt. This is the reality of cybersecurity threats in hospitals. With healthcare systems increasingly reliant on technology, cyberattacks can disrupt critical operations, endangering patients and costing millions. In 2023 alone, 309 cybersecurity incidents were reported, with over half involving ransomware.
To counter this growing risk, the EU has launched an action plan focused on prevention, detection, rapid response, and deterrence. A new European Cybersecurity Support Center, led by ENISA, will provide hospitals with the tools they need to stay protected.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Liaison Committee question the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
The areas of questioning include:
– Growth
– International affairs and defence
– Welfare reforms and health
Chaired by Dame Meg Hillier MP, the Liaison Committee questions the Prime Minister of the day about the policy of Government at regular intervals.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Air Force One
Source: US Army (video statements)
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s address at the Ahmed Kathrada Legacy Fundraising Breakfast Series.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“Who should have priority access to the US market?
Should it be the factory that’s located in Cleveland? Or should it be the factory that’s located in Beijing?
That’s the fundamental question.” –Stephen Miller
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
GOLDEN RULE FOR THE GOLDEN AGE : “Countries that treat us very poorly…ARE NATURALLY GOING TO HAVE HIGHER RATES.” –US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
Bruno, the @USMCRDSanDiego mascot, brought his charisma and good looks to a recent airshow to spread joy and boost morale of attendees.
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Source: US Army (video statements)
: AEMO
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Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
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Soldiers from the @SCNationalGuard partnered with state and local agencies to support the firefighting mission in Greenville, S.C.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“Companies will have to move their production back into the United States…most importantly it will restore our national security so that we will not be dependent on anyone else to survive and thrive as a nation… the most important economic event of our lifetime.”
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer discusses Reciprocal Tariffs on foreign countries.
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks to the press in Brussels, Belgium, on April 4, 2025.
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Source: US Army (video statements)
: Sgt. Darbi Colson
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
0:15 What makes a true leader? – Platon is known for his portraits of the world’s most powerful people. Over the past 30 years, he has photographed presidents and celebrities, as well as dictators. But despite his time spent in the world’s corridors of power, Platon’s own idea of leadership comes from a much humbler context. A hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3:17 These cities gain wetland status – Urban wetlands perform critical jobs, from safeguarding against floods to filtering water, sequestering carbon, and enhancing biodiversity. But development and pollution can place wetlands under pressure. The Wetland Accreditation Scheme was created in 2015 to encourage cities to commit to protecting their wetlands through policy changes and conservation efforts.
4:54 2024 extreme weather status – Floods, storms and heatwaves caused extraordinary destruction and disruption, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The World Meteorological Organization lists 151 events that were worse than ever seen before. Temperatures soared to 49.9°C in Western Australia’s outback, record rains battered Spain, sparking floods and landslides, the Philippines saw 6 typhoons in a single month.
6:34 How space affects human health – Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were meant to spend 8 days on the International Space Station, but a spacecraft malfunction left them in orbit for 9 months. Their time in space will have affected their bodies in many ways and medical scientists are taking note.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
The Africa Children’s Summit opening ceremony
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
VP Vance on Fox News and Newsmax: President Trump’s America First policies, tariffs, securing communities, and more.
Watch the must-see recap below for the top moments in 90 seconds!
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
PRESIDENT TRUMP CRUSHED THIS WEEK!
VP Vance and NSA Mike Waltz Reaffirm Support in Greenland
EO Hits Ticket Resellers w/ KidRock
Investment Accelerator Launched
LIBERATION DAY: 10% Global Tariff + Reciprocals
Strong Stand Against Globalist Trade Ripoffs
Watch Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s MAGA Minute!
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“This is the great onshoring, reshoring, of American jobs and wealth.”
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
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@USArmyReserve soldiers at @fortmccoy compete in the inaugural Best Squad Competition that included physical fitness events, weapons qualifications, written assessments, a land navigation course, and obstacle course challenges.
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Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
The Antitrust Division hosted a discussion on the implications of Big-Tech censorship focusing on the impact of deplatforming on public discourse and how monopolization contributes to the ability of big tech companies to censor Americans.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Myanmar
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
South Sudan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Haiti
Ukraine
Food Prices
Mine Awareness Day
Colombia
International Days
Deputy Secretary-General
Antisemitism
MYANMAR
As announced by the Secretary-General yesterday, Tom Fletcher, the Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived this morning. Upon arrival, he met with humanitarian teams in Yangon. In the afternoon, he travelled to Mandalay, which as you know, is the epicentre of the earthquake, where tomorrow he is expected to meet with people impacted by the earthquake, as well as with local responders and other humanitarian workers.
More than 25 search-and-rescue teams are working, medical teams and supplies have been deployed, and water and shelter kits have been distributed in Mandalay and beyond. Just yesterday, more than 30 tons of medical supplies arrived in Myanmar, bringing the total to 100 tons since the earthquakes struck.
The UN Refugee Agency, for its part, has deployed plastic sheets and kitchen sets for about 25,000 people impacted.
The agency is also mobilizing supplies from its warehouses in Myanmar for an additional 25,000 people, but it will need to replenish stocks urgently to meet the massive needs due to the quake.
Our humanitarian colleagues are preparing a new appeal aligned with the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, which, as you know, calls for $1.1 billion as needs continue to outpace available supplies and response capacity. So far, less than 5 per cent of this appeal has been received.
For its part, UNHCR is appealing for $16 million to assist 1.2 million people. The funds will be used to manage displacement sites and support vulnerable people in six impacted regions until the end of the year.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that thousands more families have now fled westward in the Gaza Strip, in response to another displacement order issued by Israeli forces and covering parts of Gaza City. OCHA warns that these displacement orders have left civilians exposed to hostilities and deprive them of access to essential services for their basic survival.
All crossings, as you know, continue to be closed. We are now in the second month. So, no supplies can come into Gaza.
The World Food Programme has warned that food stocks in Gaza are running out, and assistance programmes are gradually shutting down. As we told you earlier this week, all WFP-supported bakeries had to close. Now, food parcel distributions are soon to end. Hot meals currently continue, but with dwindling supplies. The World Food Programme reminds us that a single hot meal provides 25 per cent or less of a person’s daily dietary needs.
Meanwhile, sanitation conditions across Gaza are likely worsening public health risks. Our humanitarian colleagues say that three makeshift displacement sites in Al Mawasi are now reporting infestations of fleas and mites, causing rashes and other health issues. Treating these infestations require chemicals and other items that will only be available once the crossings are again open for the entry of supplies.
UN humanitarian partners warn that criminal looting and general insecurity are again on the rise, linked to the closure and to lack of basic supplies. On Wednesday, one of the distribution points used by UNRWA was looted, along with nearby buildings. In a social media post, our colleagues at UNRWA said this wasn’t an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a broader breakdown in civil order.
Turning to the West Bank, OCHA reports that tens of thousands of people remain displaced, unable to return home due to ongoing operations by Israeli forces in the north, mainly in Jenin and Tulkarm. Our humanitarian partners are providing urgent aid and psychosocial support to those impacted.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=04%20April%202025
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United Nations (Video News)
What happens to bombs after they land? Some explode, but many don’t—leaving behind a deadly legacy of war. Today, tens of millions of these deadly weapons remain scattered in former battle zones across the world long after the conflicts have ended. In Laos alone, only one per cent of the estimated 80 million now banned cluster bombs dropped during the Viet Nam War more than half a century ago have been safely deactivated and removed.
As the world observes the International Day for Mine Awareness on April 4th, innovative projects are turning remnants of conflict into messages of peace. Meet Kendall Silwonuk and the artisans of Article 22, who transform metal from bomb casings into stunning jewellery, creating income and hope for communities once torn apart by conflict. Discover how bracelets, necklaces and sculptures made from bombs are helping rebuild lives and raise awareness about de-mining efforts worldwide.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Browns Ferry is one of the largest power plants in the United States.
The plant is located in Northwest Alabama and powers more than 2 million homes in the Tennessee Valley.