U.S. Joins U.N. Security Council’s Criticism of Israeli Strike in Qatar
The United States, ordinarily a protector of Israel at the United Nations, signed on to a statement condemning its attack on Hamas in the Qatari capital.
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Sheinbaum Aims to Calm China Tensions After Tariff Plan Backlash – Bloomberg.com
Sheinbaum Aims to Calm China Tensions After Tariff Plan Backlash Bloomberg.comMexico’s new tariffs on Asian imports aim to counter US trade pressures AP NewsMexico to raise tariffs on cars from China to 50% in major overhaul …
British couple held in Iran ‘in conditions you can’t even imagine’, says son
“Mum is teaching yoga and English to her cellmates in Iranian prison.”
Trump urges peaceful response to Charlie Kirk killing
“Multiple leads are currently being investigated, but no suspect is in custody,” says Utah law enforcement officials.
Appeals court allows Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
A U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Prisoner swap deal between France and Iran nearing ‘final stages’, says Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday a prisoner swap deal with France was close. The agreement would see French nationals in Iran exchanged for Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian woman arrested in France in February on charges of promotin…
NPR names Thomas Evans as top editor after federal funding cuts – The Washington Post
NPR names Thomas Evans as top editor after federal funding cuts The Washington PostNPR’s next news chief built an international career at CNN NPRNPR Names Thomas Evans as Its New Editor The New York TimesNPR Newsroom We…
US-Backed Brazil’s Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27 Years In Jail In Coup Case
He has a long history of homophobic, misogynistic and racist comments delivered in a belligerent, everyman style which endeared him to many.
Tech billionaires: ‘Cozying up to Trump’
Re: “Trump basks in tech leaders’ spending vows at White House dinner” (Sept. 4, Business): Both at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and at a recent meeting with him, we have seen the richest men in the world from our country cozying up to Trump …