TRUMP SUES WALL STREET JOURNAL OVER EPSTEIN REPORT, SAYS PRESS MUST BE TRUTHFUL Former U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a high-profile defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, accusing the newspaper of publishing “false and malicious” claims linking him to deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed in federal court … Read more
TRUMP URGES U.S. SUPREME COURT TO REJECT EARLY CHALLENGE TO HIS TARIFFS Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to reject an early legal challenge to his controversial tariff policies, arguing that lower courts should be allowed to fully address the issue before the nation’s highest court intervenes. The request comes amid … Read more
MOSCOW SLAMS TRUMP’S UKRAINE SUPPORT, CALLS TARIFF WARNING TO RUSSIA A “THEATRICAL ULTIMATUM” The Kremlin has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements supporting Ukraine and threatening new tariffs on Russian exports, calling them a “theatrical ultimatum” and accusing Trump of using inflammatory rhetoric for political gain. In a statement released by the … Read more
TRUMP’S APPROVAL ON IMMIGRATION FALLS TO LOWEST LEVEL OF HIS TERM, REUTERS/IPSOS POLL FINDS Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration has dropped to its lowest point during his time in office, according to a new poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos. The survey, released this week, shows that only 36% of Americans approve of … Read more
HOW COULD JAPAN’S ELECTION AFFECT ECONOMIC POLICY? Japan’s upcoming election holds significant implications for the country’s economic trajectory, particularly as it faces challenges such as inflation, an aging population, and a weakening yen. While foreign policy and national security are prominent on the agenda, the outcome of the election could reshape fiscal stimulus plans, monetary … Read more
Tax Hike and Political Gridlock The IOF decree, issued in late May, targeted corporate credit, foreign exchange, and private pension transactions as part of Lula’s strategy to raise critical revenue—approximately 12 billion reais ($2.16 billion) in 2025 and over twice that in 2026—to avoid constitutionally mandated budget freezes Congress swiftly rebuffed the decree, passing a motion in … Read more
Background: A Wrongful Deportation Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national in the U.S. since 2012, was illegally deported in March 2025 despite a 2019 federal order shielding him from removal to El Salvador due to credible threats of gang violence . U.S. courts—including the Supreme Court—later ruled his removal was wrongful, prompting his return in … Read more
Background and Political Context On July 16, 2025, a youth-led rally organized by the National Citizen Party (NCP)—formed by students who led the uprising that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into exile—was scheduled in Gopalganj, a politically symbolic district that was once Hasina’s stronghold. The rally, commemorating the one-year anniversary of that youth-led revolution, … Read more
Trump’s Policy Shift In a marked reversal from earlier hesitancy, former President Donald Trump announced on July 14, 2025 that the United States will enable Patriot air-defense systems for Ukraine—but only if European allies donate their own systems, with the U.S. stepping in to sell replacement batteries to participating countries While Trump initially suggested a direct U.S. … Read more
Political Context In March 2025, Ahmed al‑Sharaa—former leader of Hayʾat Tahrir al‑Sham (HTS)—assumed the role of interim President after overthrowing the Assad regime. His declared mission: build an “inclusive” transitional government with representation for Syria’s minorities—including the Druze, Kurds, Christians, and Alawites—amid substantial international scrutiny However, Druze leaders have expressed deep mistrust. Spiritual leader Sheikh … Read more