Trump’s coal rescue could leave taxpayers with a staggering $117 million bill IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
Trump's Generic Drug Tariffs Explained: What it means for Indian pharma before the 200% storm Trump's generic drug tariffs plan provides Indian drugmakers a two-year duty-free window. This allows companies time to reassess manufacturing and supply chain strategies. After this period, tariffs will escalate significantly, impacting export economics. Several Indian firms already have US manufacturing operations for flexibility. The next two years will shape how… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order In today’s newsletter: A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own borders The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium Donald Trump approves agreement to help country make fuel for civilian nuclear programme The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Trump-backed candidates sweep to victory in Arizona primaries Candidates backed by President Donald Trump swept through their Republican primaries in Arizona on Tuesday while the Democratic primary for a key Phoenix-area battleground House race remained uncalled as of early Wednesday morning. In the GOP gubernatorial primary to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs, voters overwhelmingly backed Rep. Andy Biggs,… Roll Call · Jul 22
Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General? Trump Reportedly Weighing Wild Nomination of FIFA President Donald Trump is considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General, citing his global respect and ability to unite nations. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Iran-US war latest: Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Tehran warns Trump of ‘eye for an eye’ response Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos The Independent UK · Jul 22
Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of war The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional War in Iran—Hakeem Jeffries Decries High Gas Prices, Troops Killed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) slammed President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran. Benzinga · Jul 22
US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. The ruling protects tens of thousands of individuals from losing their livelihoods. The judge will decide on a longer-term pause by August 5. USCIS cannot strip people… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Trump's $10BN BBC Lawsuit Backfires as Judge Opens His Business Empire to Scrutiny A US court has ordered Donald Trump to disclose financial records in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, potentially exposing his business empire to scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
'Ban Muslims from office': Laura Loomer calls Zohran Mamdani 'national security risk' Laura Loomer criticized Zohran Mamdani for calling Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal. Loomer urged President Trump to reinstate a Muslim ban for national security. She claimed Mamdani sympathizes with Iran and Hamas, posing a risk. Mamdani had previously called Netanyahu a war criminal and unwelcome in New York. He cited… The Times of India · Jul 22
Trump attends dignified transfer of four US soldiers killed in Middle East This was the third such transfer Trump has attended since he launched the war in Iran in February The Independent UK · Jul 22
Trump tariffs may stay alive as US set to impose new import taxes by Friday Donald Trump is likely planning new import duties on many nations by Friday. These levies aim to continue his tariff regime after current ones expire. The administration proposed these tariffs citing lax forced-labor standards. Temporary charges are set to expire Friday, avoiding any tariff gap. The plan remains subject to… The Economic Times · Jul 22
The Independent UK · Jul 22 From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes
Reason · Jul 22 Trump's Threats To Yank Broadcast Licenses Are Part of a Speech-Chilling Intimidation Campaign FCC Chairman Brendan Carr seems to think TV stations are legally obligated to please the president.
Euronews · Jul 22 Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.
Reason · Jul 22 Fired U.S. Attorney In Washington Files Case That Should Overrule Whatever Remains Of Morrison v. Olson Justice Scalia was right. Federal courts should not be allowed to appoint federal prosecutors who cannot be fired.
The Economic Times · Jul 22 New Jersey voter registration controversy explained: How 6,600 noncitizens got on the rolls, and what happens next New Jersey Registered Voters News: New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission mistakenly registered thousands of noncitizens to vote. A software issue caused this error, affecting registrations in 2023 and 2024. Fewer than 400 of these individuals actually cast ballots in elections. Officials are now removing these wrongful registrations and investigating the…
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium President Trump approved a Saudi nuclear deal potentially granting enrichment capability. This agreement, lasting thirty years, involves U.S. firms in program development. Lawmakers fear this move could fuel nuclear proliferation and regional competition. The deal excludes the IAEA's Additional Protocol for enhanced monitoring.
The Guardian - US · Jul 22 Election deniers win Republican primaries in Arizona Andy Biggs wins nomination to challenge Katie Hobbs as Alex Kolodin won party’s primary for secretary of state
The Economic Times · Jul 22 US ends 11th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran US military assets struck Iranian operations centers and military infrastructure. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. Iran has attacked over thirty commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced by the ongoing conflict. US troop deaths have now…
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Sun Pharma, Cipla & other pharma stocks shed over 2% as Trump announces up to 200% tariffs on generic drugs from 2028 Pharma stocks, including Sun Pharma, Cipla, Lupin and Dr Reddy's, fell up to 2.5% after US President Donald Trump announced a phased tariff plan on imported generic drugs. While generics will remain tariff-free for two years, duties will rise to 100% from August 2028 and 200% from August 2029, weighing…
Bangkok Post · Jul 22 Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join Asean meeting MANILA — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), where the two top diplomats are expected to discuss a possible September summit between their leaders.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22 What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility Trump is threatening to attack? Little is known about the complex near the Natanz nuclear facility, but it is estimated it is buried almost 100 metres inside a mountain