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Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced "substantially," although he clarified they "won't be zero," following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about a potential "de-escalation" in the trade war between the US and China. This comes after Trump imposed import taxes of 145% on China, leading to a retaliatory 125% tariff on US goods, which has contributed to stock market volatility and raised concerns over global economic growth. Meanwhile,...

SummaryAn immigration judge has deemed the U.S. government's deportation case against Russian-born Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova legally insufficient, prompting ICE to provide further documentation within a week. Detained for two months at Richwood Correctional Center, Petrova, who fears persecution in Russia due to her anti-war protests, is also involved in a separate federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security regarding her visa cancellation. A follow-up immigration hearing is set for July 22, while a...

SummaryIsrael-Egypt relations are at their most strained since the October 2023 war, with concerns in Cairo about the Gaza border and military buildup causing unease in Jerusalem. Egypt's military cooperation with China, highlighted by a recent joint exercise featuring advanced fighter jets, aligns with its long-standing strategy to avoid dependence on any single superpower. This cooperation includes purchasing Chinese arms and infrastructure development, reinforcing China's growing influence in Egypt under President Al-Sisi. Full Article

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a new law requiring police officers in England and Wales to be automatically dismissed if they fail vetting, aiming to restore public trust in policing. This reform addresses the concerning issue of officers with histories of domestic abuse and other serious allegations remaining in their positions, as highlighted by Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. Set to take effect on May 14, the law aligns with broader efforts to enhance...

Congressional lawmakers criticized the detention of pro-Palestinian activists Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk by US immigration authorities, labeling it a "national disgrace." During their visit to the facilities in Louisiana, representatives, including Troy Carter and Ayanna Pressley, expressed concern for the students' well-being and called attention to their treatment. They described the detention as part of a troubling trend of undermining free speech rights under the Trump administration, with Khalil facing deportation despite being a...

Three federal prosecutors involved in the dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned, claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing to be reinstated. In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, they stated they would not confess to any misconduct, emphasizing their commitment to ethical obligations over obedience to directives from the Justice Department. The case against Adams, who faced allegations of illegal campaign contributions, was ultimately dismissed with prejudice,...