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The White House continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell amid accusations of economic mismanagement and a $2.5 billion renovation overrun at the Fed's headquarters. President Trump criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates as demanded, suggesting political motivations behind the Fed's decisions, while top administration officials explore ways to remove him before his term ends. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO for a second time, reversing President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin, citing the organization's "woke" agenda and anti-Israel rhetoric as reasons. UNESCO, which promotes global peace through culture, education, and science, has been a contentious issue due to its perceived bias and the U.S. previously pulling out in 1983 under Ronald Reagan. Want More Context? 🔎

Hunter Biden revealed in a recent interview that his father, former President Joe Biden, struggled during last summer's presidential debate due to fatigue exacerbated by staff administering a sleeping pill, specifically Ambien, after extensive international travel. While acknowledging the debate's poor performance, Hunter clarified he was unsure if the medication was given immediately before the debate, emphasizing that his father's demeanor was uncharacteristic. Want More Context? 🔎

Two years ago, Netanyahu viewed Palestinians as manageable while prioritizing Iran and Saudi relations, ultimately leading to the catastrophic Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. As war crimes allegations mount against both Hamas and Israel, international patience with Israel's actions in Gaza wanes, prompting calls for stronger responses and recognition of Palestinian statehood. Want More Context? 🔎

In March, over 1,400 people, primarily civilians from the Alawite community, were killed in sectarian violence in Syria's coastal regions, prompting an investigation that identified 298 suspects but found no direct orders from military leadership to attack. The violence has raised concerns about the new government's ability to manage sectarian tensions, especially following recent clashes involving the Druze community. Want More Context? 🔎

The US has announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, citing the agency's support for "woke, divisive cultural and social causes," with the decision effective December 2026. UNESCO's Director General, Audrey Azoulay, called the move regrettable and highlighted its impact on multilateralism and partnerships in the US, while the US State Department criticized UNESCO's inclusion of Palestinians and its ideological agenda. Want More Context? 🔎