Federal Ministers’ Salaries

Federal Ministers’ Salaries Increased to Equal MNAs

May 4, 2025

Xi Jinping attends Central Asia summit in strategic push
TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet counterparts from Central Asian countries in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, aiming to expand Beijing’s economic and geopolitical influence in the region against a backdrop of U.S. tensions and spiraling international conflicts. Held in the Kazakh capital of Astana, China’s second summit with the landlocked region is…
China’s automakers aim for cars with 100% domestic chips from 2026
HONG KONG/TAIPEI — Chinese automakers including SAIC Motor, Changan, Great Wall Motor, BYD, Li Auto and Geely, are preparing to launch models equipped with 100% homemade chips, with at least two brands aiming to start mass production as early as 2026, Nikkei Asia has learned. The first of these models to be mass-produced will be…
‘Asian minds’ should seek coexistence with superhuman AI: scholar
TOKYO — As an increasing number of experts warn of the impending arrival of artificial superhuman intelligence, a Japanese scholar is proposing that “Asian minds” seek a way to coexist with AI rather than trying to control it. Hiroshi Yamakawa, principal researcher at the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo-Iwasawa Lab, further argues that “non-monotheistic” cultures are…
Tina Smith says she confronted Mike Lee over ‘cruel’ social media posts on the Minnesota shootings
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said Monday that she confronted Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah over his social media posts about the suspect in shootings that took the life of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband. Smith said she confronted Lee after his “cruel” posts, in which he included a photo of the suspected gunman…
Anti-tourist protests sweep across Europe as Louvre shuts down temporarily
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Making the grade: Deli owner exchanges groceries for good grades 01:31 Israel says it has ‘full aerial superiority’ over Iran’s capital 02:26 Trump: Iran is ‘not winning this war’ 02:05 Now Playing Anti-tourist protests sweep across Europe as Louvre shuts…
rgia man indicted after allegedly threatening Sens. Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer
A rgia man was arraigned Monday on charges of communicating threats in interstate commerce in connection with threatening sexual violence against Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Deb Fischer of Nebraska, federal prosecutors said. Robert Davis Forney of Duluth left voicemails in Janu threatening sexual violence against the two senators, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Artificial solar eclipse engineered in Europe offers new look at Sun
Two satellites equipped with European tech have delicately pulled off an artificial solar eclipse — giving scientists unmatched views of the Sun’s scorching corona. The European Space Agency (ESA) developed the probes alongside more than 40 space tech firms. Among them are a trio of startups, which contributed several key technologies for the mission: sensors…
Minnesota shootings reignite security concerns for members of Congress
WASHINGTON — The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers has renewed an urgent debate on Capitol Hill as members of Congress raise alarm bells about their safety amid escalating political rhetoric and violent threats. Law enforcement officials have begun holding a series of security briefings with groups of congressional lawmakers that will continue into…
Doctor agrees to plead guilty in Matthew Perry’s overdose death
A California doctor agreed to plead guilty Monday to illegally supplying ketamine to “Friends” star Matthew Perry before his accidental overdose death. Under the agreement, Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution. He faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine…