News Headlines from May 14, 2025
Tune in for some of the top news stories for May 14th on this #TopNewsHeadlines podcast! On this episode we cover a massive management restructuring at the World Health Organization following significant funding cuts, aiming to save $165 million through measures like halving top leaders and reducing departments from 76 to 34. Hear about the concerning cholera outbreak in Angola, with over 20,000 cases and 600+ deaths reported, highlighting the urgent need for public health investment due to inadequate sanitation and poverty.
We explore France’s push for tougher sanctions against Russia to “suffocate” its economy, including discussions around potential 500% tariffs on Russian oil imports. Get details on President Trump’s historic meeting with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad Al- Sharah, and the major announcement to lift sanctions on Syria.
We also touch on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where charity kitchens have drastically cut meals due to the ongoing blockade, the dissolution of all political parties in Mali by the military junta, Microsoft’s layoff of 6,000employees as part of a restructuring, the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, allegations and government denial of fraud in Nigeria’s student loan scheme, and massive job losses in South Africa pushing unemployment to nearly 33%. Some of today’s news are a stark look at global events impacting health, politics, and economies.
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