Global News Roundup: Conflict, Education, and Trade Tensions

A series of significant developments have unfolded across the globe, with Pakistan's military launching air strikes in Afghanistan, the UK government announcing plans to overhaul the education system for children with special needs, and President Trump imposing new tariffs on global goods.

In Afghanistan, Pakistan's military carried out air strikes targeting what it called "camps and hideouts," resulting in dozens of deaths. The strikes are the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring militants.

Meanwhile, in the UK, the government has unveiled plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system, which critics say has left hundreds of thousands of children without adequate support. The proposed changes would raise the bar for children to qualify for an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which provides legal entitlement to support. However, parents would still have legal avenues for appeals under existing equalities legislation.

In the United States, President Trump has imposed new tariffs on global goods after a Supreme Court ruling that he overstepped his powers when imposing sweeping tariffs last year. The court ruled that Trump could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy taxes on imports from nearly every country in the world. In response, Trump signed a proclamation using an alternative law, Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, to impose a new 10% temporary tariff on goods from all countries.

The move has been met with criticism from Trump's opponents, who argue that the tariffs will harm American consumers and businesses. Trump, however, has vowed to increase the tariffs to 15% and has attacked the Supreme Court justices as "lawless" and an "embarrassment to their families."

In other news, Anna Murdoch-Mann, the mother of News Corp heir Lachlan Murdoch and ex-wife of media baron Rupert Murdoch, has died aged 81. Murdoch-Mann was a writer and philanthropist who played an influential role on the board of News Corp.

As the world grapples with these developments, it remains to be seen how they will impact global relations, trade, and education systems. One thing is certain, however: the coming days and weeks will be marked by significant challenges and opportunities for leaders and citizens alike.

Sources:

• "Pakistan ‘kills dozens’ in air strikes on Afghanistan" (Source 1)
• "Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live" (Source 2)
• "How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?" (Source 3)
• "Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81" (Source 4)
• "Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling" (Source 5)