Senegal’s president dismisses prime minister in sudden political move. The West African nation experienced a seismic shift in its political landscape as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko through an official decree on May 22. This abrupt decision concludes months of simmering tensions, internal power struggles, and unspoken divisions within the executive branch. Observers noted that the move followed a high-stakes parliamentary session where Sonko, a prominent figure among Senegal’s youth, publicly challenged the president’s authority, declaring he would make decisions independently without prior approval.
U.S. immigration policy shift complicates green card applications. The Trump administration announced a sweeping change to U.S. immigration procedures, requiring applicants for permanent residency to submit their green card applications from their countries of origin. Previously, individuals on temporary visas could adjust their status while remaining in the United States. The new directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) eliminates this pathway, forcing legal immigrants—including spouses of American citizens—to leave the country for weeks or months during the application process. Critics have condemned the policy as both illogical and punitive.
U.S. intelligence chief resigns amid health and policy concerns. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and advocate for a more restrained foreign policy, submitted her resignation to President Donald Trump on Friday. Gabbard cited personal reasons, stating she would step down to support her husband, who is battling a rare bone cancer. Her departure, effective June 30, marks the end of a turbulent tenure overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. During her time in office, she was reportedly sidelined from major national security decisions, including military operations in Iran and Venezuela.
EU and Mexico expand trade partnership with sweeping new agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum strengthened the existing trade accord between the European Union and Mexico, originally established in 2000. The revised agreement eliminates tariffs on nearly all Mexican food exports to Europe and enhances collaboration in security, migration management, clean energy, and digital trade. In a global climate of rising protectionism, the partnership sends a clear message affirming the bloc’s commitment to free trade.
New hantavirus case detected on cruise ship crew member. A fresh case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a crew member of the MV Hondius, who had disembarked in Tenerife before being transferred to the Netherlands. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to twelve, with no change in the death toll, which remains at three. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), no new fatalities have been reported since May 2, when the outbreak was first reported to the global health body.