Trump tariffs risk driving public debt to postwar high, says IMF

A powerful haboob struck metro Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, causing severe dust storms that disrupted visibility, grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and left over 15,000 residents without power. While the storm caused significant disruptions, it also followed with heavy rain, with a forecast of continued rain chances in the area. Want More Context? 🔎

Resistance security in Gaza reported that Israeli forces are sending text messages to residents, which they claim are attempts at malicious recruitment through monetary offers or threats. These messages are characterized as tools for espionage aimed at infiltrating society, and residents are urged to ignore, delete, and not respond to them for the sake of community safety amid ongoing conflict that has resulted in significant casualties since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

Motorists on the M25 in Hertfordshire are facing significant delays after a lorry carrying hay bales caught fire, leading to the closure of the anticlockwise lane between junctions J25 and J24. Drivers can expect up to two-hour delays, with diversions through the ULEZ zone, while emergency services are on site to manage the situation. Want More Context? 🔎

NewsFeedA video captures an Israeli airstrike hitting a residential building in Gaza’s al-Mawasi, near Khan Younis, an area repeatedly bombed despite being designated as a “safe zone” for displaced Palestinians. This event highlights ongoing tensions and the dangers faced by civilians in conflict zones. Want More Context? 🔎

Federal authorities arrested a man across from the White House for burning an American flag in protest of President Trump's executive order aimed at cracking down on flag desecration. The Secret Service detained him for igniting an object, and the arrest highlighted tensions surrounding Trump's order, which asserts that flag burning can be prosecuted under certain circumstances despite Supreme Court protections. Want More Context? 🔎

Junior explorer True North Copper has identified numerous new drill targets from its recent induced polarisation survey at the Aquila copper-silver-cobalt discovery in Queensland, significantly expanding the geophysical trend from 250 meters to over 1.3 kilometers. Drilling is underway to explore these targets further, with recent results indicating a promising copper mineralisation system and additional drilling planned at the Apollo and Acanthis trends. Want More Context? 🔎