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US judge blocks Trump administration policy targeting visas of social media researchers

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy impacting foreign researchers. This policy could have denied visas or deported individuals studying online disinformation. The court found the policy likely burdened non-citizen researchers' speech rights. A technology research coalition challenged the policy, citing free speech violations. The ruling prevents…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Wednesday briefing: ​Do MPs have the will to stop mega-donors interfering in UK politics?

In today’s newsletter: The representation of the people bill has become a test of whether ​Britain can curb the surge in billionaire‑backed ​donations trying to influence how we run the country

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Anthony Scaramucci Says 'Putin Owns' Trump, Questions President's NATO, Ukraine and Russia Policy: 'Something's Wrong'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions, questioning his approach to NATO, Ukraine and Russia while alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin influences him.

Benzinga · Jul 15

Trump's Hormuz Toll Gamble Ends Quickly: 20% Fee Abandoned After Single Day in Power Play

President Trump has reversed his proposal for a 20% toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, following appeals from Gulf allies, opting instead for expanded trade and investment deals

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

The United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over ship attacks. Iran retaliated with strikes on nations hosting American forces. This escalation threatens to push the region back toward full-scale war. Talks over Iran's nuclear program have stalled amid intensified fighting. The conflict impacts global oil and natural gas…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

United States launches new Iran strikes and reimposes naval blockade

The United States carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day running on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15

Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent – but some fear the move would be a nightmare

One of the most intractable, contentious and niche issues in US politics has come back into the spotlight. This week, the US House of Representatives voted to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as power grid collapses

Fuel has been scarce across Cuba since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any nation that supplies or sells oil to the island, exacerbating the island's continuing financial and economic crises.

Euronews · Jul 15

Trump Abandons 20% Strait of Hormuz Fee, Says Gulf States Will Make 'Record' Investments in the US as CENTCOM Reaffirms Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump has abandoned the idea of imposing a 20% fee on all vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after floating the idea on Monday, demanding compensation in exchange for safe passage through the waterway.

Benzinga · Jul 15

US says latest attack wave on Iran completed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 15