STARMER TO PRESS TRUMP FOR STEEL TARIFF RELIEF DURING U.S. VISIT UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to push for immediate implementation of steel tariff relief during a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland. The talks, scheduled for July 25, 2025, come amid growing pressure on the UK government to shield … Read more
WORLD COURT RULES COUNTRIES HAVE LEGAL DUTY TO REDUCE FOSSIL FUELS, MAY FACE REPARATIONS In a groundbreaking decision with far-reaching global consequences, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that nations have a legal obligation under international law to reduce their fossil fuel emissions and take concrete action against climate change. The ruling, issued … Read more
DOHA AGREEMENT BRINGS DRC GOVERNMENT CLOSER TO PEACE WITH M23 REBELS In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have moved closer to a potential peace settlement following the signing of a preliminary agreement in Doha, Qatar. Mediated by Qatari officials and supported … Read more
TURKEY WILDFIRE KILLS AT LEAST 10 FIREFIGHTERS AMID HEATWAVE At least 10 firefighters have been killed in Turkey as a fast-moving wildfire tore through the southeastern province of Diyarbakır amid an intense summer heatwave sweeping across the region. The devastating blaze, which erupted earlier this week, marks one of the deadliest wildfires in Turkey’s recent … Read more
HOUSE OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE SUBPOENAS UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES, SUMMONS GHISLAINE MAXWELL In a dramatic escalation of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, the U.S. House Oversight Subcommittee has issued subpoenas for unredacted government files related to Epstein’s activities and summoned Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress. This move marks one of the most significant political … Read more
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP UNCONSTITUTIONAL In a landmark decision with major implications for immigration and constitutional law in the United States, a federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. The court determined that the order, which … Read more
UK AND 27 OTHER NATIONS CONDEMN ISRAEL OVER CIVILIAN SUFFERING IN GAZA In a significant diplomatic move, the United Kingdom and 27 other nations have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the Israeli government over the worsening humanitarian crisis and civilian suffering in Gaza. The condemnation comes amid mounting international concern over Israel’s ongoing military … Read more
CHINA BLOCKS U.S. GOVERNMENT WORKER AND BANKER FROM LEAVING THE COUNTRY Tensions between the United States and China escalated further this week as Beijing confirmed it has barred two American citizens — a U.S. government contractor and a senior banking executive — from leaving the country. The move is being widely viewed as part of … Read more
AFGHANISTAN PREPARATORY SUMMIT IN EUROPE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE In a rare convergence of international diplomacy, a preparatory summit on Afghanistan held in Europe has expanded its scope to address the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza. Originally focused on stabilizing Afghanistan and strengthening global cooperation for its reconstruction, the summit took a surprising turn … Read more
AMERICANS FREED IN PRISONER SWAP INVOLVING U.S., EL SALVADOR, VENEZUELA In a rare three-way diplomatic agreement, ten Americans detained in Venezuela were released on July 18, 2025, as part of a prisoner exchange involving the United States, El Salvador, and Venezuela. The complex arrangement, unprecedented in recent regional diplomacy, also saw the return of 252 … Read more