Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit Rightwing provocateur meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who says he expects to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
U.S.-Iran Clashes Continues To Escalate. Washington Officials Are Reportedly Worried About The Pace Of Interceptors Used U.S. officials are reportedly worried about the pace at which the country is using interceptors during the war with Iran. International Business Times · Jul 24
India-US 'economic partnership continues' to grow despite pending trade deal: USISPF CEO Mukesh Aghi US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mukesh Aghi on Friday said that the economic partnership between India and the United States continues to expand despite the absence of a bilateral trade agreement, with trade and investment flows growing steadily. The Economic Times · Jul 24
Florida Manatees Could Now Be Legally Killed Under Trump's New Endangered Species Rule The US Fish and Wildlife Service's repeal of the Endangered Species Act's blanket rule could impact Florida manatees, sparking legal challenges and concerns over their future protection. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Zelensky reveals Trump relationship was saved in 20-minute conversation Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that his relationship with Donald Trump was saved during a 20-minute conversation at the Vatican. The Independent UK · Jul 24
Should paper checks be abolished like the penny? Germany is getting rid of paper checks at the end of 2027. Australia is bidding them farewell by 2030. U.S. President Donald Trump followed up his order killing off the penny with an executive order stopping check writing by the federal government. The Conversation · Jul 24
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal? The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued new grant guidelines that threaten to withhold counterterrorism funds from states that do not comply with President Donald Trump’s election security directives. The Conversation · Jul 24
Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war Russia believes President Trump sincerely seeks to end the Ukraine war. The Kremlin will await new United States proposals for peace talks. Moscow will continue military operations to achieve its stated objectives. Russia blames European allies for prolonging the ongoing conflict. Diplomatic engagement with the United States remains a priority… The Economic Times · Jul 24
Trump Is Reportedly Skeptical About Any Negotiations With Iran. He Is Now In 'Revenge Mode' President Donald Trump is reportedly in "revenge mode" against Iran as talks have failed to yield a lasting peace. International Business Times · Jul 24
Country Singer Defends Song About the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Trans Rights and Immigration After Fans Walk Out of Concert Country singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's song 'I Love America Better Than You' addresses political and cultural issues, sparking mixed reactions at a Texas concert. Tasjan emphasises healing over criticism. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs US president faced criticism from Democrats after tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% imposed on more than 80 countries The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Hunter Biden Questions Jared Kushner's $2 Billion Saudi Windfall, LIV Golf Deal as Trump Signs Nuclear Pact: 'The First Time...United States Has Ever...' Former President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden questioned the contrast between military action against Iran’s uranium enrichment program and a new agreement reportedly allowing Saudi Arabia to pursue uranium enrichment with U.S. support. Benzinga · Jul 24
British-born man living in US since age of nine held by ICE under threat of deportation Connor Read, who is married and has two children, was detained in June during residency permit interview The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping US missiles struck targets across Iran after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers escalated regional conflict. Iranian forces retaliated by firing at US bases in neighboring Arab countries. The Houthi attacks pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets. Shipping insurance costs doubled, and several tankers diverted their routes.… The Economic Times · Jul 24
International Business Times · Jul 24 The U.S. Reportedly Sent Iran a Ceasefire Proposal Through The Iraqi PM. Tehran Rejected it Iran Reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal sent by the U.S. through the Iraqi prime minister.
France 24 · Jul 24 Trump to speak at rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner following failed April shooting Nearly three months after a botched shooting cut the annual White House press gala short, US President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Friday. The event will take place under heightened security.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 Digested week: History shrugs off Keir and makes room for brilliant Kerr A low-key PM leaves the stage briskly, while a breathtaking athlete misses out on the attention he deserves
Fortune · Jul 24 OpenAI President says rogue AI attack on Hugging Face 'is indicative of the times we are in' as the company continues to investigate incident The OpenAI president and co-founder also calls for 'democratizing' AI access, suggesting he opposes any ban on American companies using Chinese AI.
Benzinga · Jul 24 Top Economist Warns Trump's New Tariffs Are 'Same Rotten Policy' in a New Wrapper Even If They Survive Court: 'But They Will Fail To...' The Donald Trump administration has officially announced a sweeping new set of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 designated trading partners—encompassing over 80 individual countries when accounting for the European Union—to replace expiring temporary duties.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24 President Trump expands AI data center ‘ratepayer protection pledge’ to include state governors and utility companies — White House claims this will make electricity more affordable U.S. President Donald Trump expands the 'ratepayer protection pledge' to include states, utility companies, and data center developers. He claims that the pledge will help electricity costs go down, even as PJM Interconnect, the largest grid operator in the U.S., increased power costs by 75.5% and slapped Maryland with a…
Roll Call · Jul 24 Wrapup: House hustles home while Senate stays the course Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defied expectations and kept his fractured conference together to pass several priority items before House members jetted home on Thursday to kick off a five-week recess. But how much of that legislation their colleagues in the Senate will take up is a different question, as divisions…
Euronews · Jul 24 'All paths appear closed': Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war.
The Independent UK · Jul 24 ‘Front Row Joes’ follow Trump across the country – but he knows little about them President Donald Trump offends former member of his most devoted supporter’s group by suggesting they ‘make a lot of money’ from attending his rallies and are ‘very rich’
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 Donald Trump Showing Same Dementia Symptoms as Father Fred Trump at Age 80, Joanna Coles Claims A podcast episode featuring Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff discusses Donald Trump's ageing signs, comparing them to his father's dementia, while examining his rhetoric and political influences.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts While overall levy for UK is unchanged, sectors not covered by Turnberry deal face tougher competition