POLITICS
According to a report by Axios, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Iran affairs, and senior advisor Jared Kushner made a discreet trip this week to Tennessee, where they held closed-door talks with nuclear experts to prepare the technical groundwork for a possible future U.S.–Iran agreement. The report
Sri Lankan President to Resign Amidst Historic Social Unrest
According to a Sri Lankan Parliament spokesperson, on Sunday, July 10, Sri Lankan president Gotabaya...
US Tells China Its Support for Russia Complicates Relations
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — China’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations...
Biden Admin Seeks Supreme Court OK on Deportation Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to put in place...
Ruling Clears Louisiana to Enforce Near-Total Abortion Ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana can now enforce its ban on almost all abortions under a judge's order issued...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation on July 7 after droves of top government...
Cut Off From Russian Gas, Bulgaria Opens New Pipeline Via Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leaders of Greece and Bulgaria on Friday, July 8 inaugurated a new pipeline...
State of Florida Posts Record $21.8 Billion Surplus, Highest in State History
The state of Florida, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis since 2019, has posted a record budget surplus of $21.8...
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Shot Dead During Campaign Speech
NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday, July 8, on a street in western...
Biden Planning Modest Relaxation of China Tariffs as Inflation Pressure Grows
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has further hinted at the easing of tariffs on Chinese goods...