Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., advised Democrats to distance themselves from the far-left and focus on issues that impact working-class Americans, urging a return to simple, repeatable messages like lower costs, safe streets, and secure borders. Torres highlighted the party's failure on immigration and criticized the Biden Administration for waiting too long to address the migrant crisis, accusing the president of pandering to the far-left. He believes that the far-left's influence on the party's messaging and...

Kylie Kelce defended women who opt for medicated births, emphasizing that she felt every part of labor despite having an epidural. She also spoke out against the judgment towards women who undergo C-sections, highlighting the insensitive comments some face about their birth experiences. Kelce's remarks on the Not Gonna Lie podcast shed light on the stigma surrounding different birthing methods and the need for support and understanding in childbirth. Full Article

Hundreds of thousands of protestors in Istanbul rallied for the 10th day over the jailing of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's political rival, as the opposition party organized the massive protest calling for his release and Erdogan's resignation. Civil unrest has escalated since Imamoglu's arrest on alleged financial crimes, with supporters denouncing it as politically motivated, prompting calls for an early election and a change in leadership amid a government crackdown on opposition leaders. Full Article

Keir Starmer is considering retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, making negotiations for a UK/US trade deal more difficult. The UK may follow the EU and Canada in imposing retaliatory tariffs, with the prime minister vowing to act in the national interest and leaving all options on the table. Despite attempts to woo Trump with a state visit and praise, the UK is still holding out the...

Kyiv received the bodies of 909 Ukrainian soldiers killed in battles with Russia, marking the largest repatriation in over three years of war. The exchange of remains highlights the ongoing conflict's toll and the limited cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War acknowledged the International Committee of the Red Cross for their assistance in the repatriation process. Full Article

Quebec's finance minister, Eric Girard, faces uncertainty as he presents the Coalition Avenir Québec government's seventh budget amidst economic instability in North America. With the unpredictable situation caused by the chaos in the US economy, planning for the upcoming year feels like a challenging task for Girard, akin to aiming at a moving target. The financial playbook for the future seems precarious and daunting, leaving Girard in a difficult position as he navigates through the...