Here’s a look at what made news on April 20, 2025.

• DHL Express is temporarily suspending shipments to the US worth over $800 from any origin due to new tariff laws introduced by Donald Trump’s administration. The new rules, effective from the start of April, subject such shipments to increased customs checks.
• A Boeing 737 MAX, intended for China’s Xiamen Airlines, returned to the US following the implementation of bilateral tariffs by Donald Trump. The aircraft is considered a casualty of the ongoing trade war between the US and China.
• Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for reportedly sharing confidential details about a US strike on Yemen in a Signal group chat that included his wife and brother. The chat was hosted on Signal, an app not authorized for such communication.
• San Diego Padres player Luis Arraez was hospitalized after a collision during a game with the Houston Astros. He is currently stable, conscious, and responsive after the incident.
• The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) spring meetings are set to discuss the state of the global economy. The bi-annual gathering attracts central bankers and finance ministers globally.
• Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named a finalist for the NBA MVP award. Other contenders include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic from Denver.
• The education sector plans to fast-track newly-qualified teachers into permanent contracts as a response to a growing staffing crisis in schools. Also, trainees who qualify outside the state will be allowed to complete their training in Irish schools to attract more teachers.
• Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared detailed information about planned US military strikes on Yemen in a private Signal group chat, a revelation that has caused controversy.
• US citizen and New Mexico resident Jose Hermosillo was detained for nearly ten days by immigration officials in Arizona, sparking concern over unjust detention.
• A senior Federal Reserve official defended the independence of the central bank amid continued political pressure from President Donald Trump.
• Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar warned that the US is nearing a constitutional crisis due to Trump administration policies and urged the Supreme Court to take action.
• Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported new attacks from Russia, violating an ‘Easter ceasefire’ declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Team USA emerged victorious over Canada to win the women’s ice hockey world championship with a 4-3 score in overtime.
• A series of captivating photos from the NYC Easter Parade featuring witches and dogs were released.
• President Trump faces bipartisan backlash over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian citizen.
• Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized President Trump’s attacks on Harvard University and other schools, claiming they have detrimental effects on research labs and hospitals linked to colleges.
• Heather Stewart critically examines the global financial impact of Trump’s policies beyond trade, highlighting the significant changes since Trump’s “liberation day.”
• US Senator Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to meet Kilmar Ábrego García, the man at the center of a wrongful deportation dispute, advocating for his right to due process.