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Collaboration key to escaping competitiveness trap

Throughout the developed world, you hear the same anxious story. From Brussels to Washington, political and business leaders warn that our economies have grown uncompetitive because wages are too high, and regulation too burdensome. Make labour cheaper and deregulate, we are told, and private investment will abound.

Bangkok Post

‘Like running a marathon’: For one evening, Washington DC just had the worst air quality of any major city in the world

Washington DC briefly held the title for the worst air quality of any major city in the world this past Sunday. It was all courtesy of a massive, 40-minute fireworks display that pushed local pollution levels into dangerous territory. According to CNN, the extreme heatwave resulted in triple-digit temperatures on…

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'I Should Say Third Term': Donald Trump Sparks Firestorm with Shocking Comment During July 4th Speech

Donald Trump's July 4 speech in Washington mixed patriotic themes with personal legal grievances and a controversial 'third term' remark, turning a national celebration into a political spectacle.

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Jack White Slams Donald Trump on 4th of July, Claiming Iran War Was a Distraction From 'Epstein Files'

Jack White used Independence Day to criticise Trump and the MAGA movement, asserting that they don't own the American flag, amidst Trump's delayed speech in Washington, DC.

International Business Times UK

Chicago, Journey, Bon Jovi and More Urged to Sue Donald Trump Over America 250 Playlist

Donald Trump's 'America 250' fireworks event in Washington, D.C. has sparked a backlash over the use of classic rock songs by Chicago, Journey, Bon Jovi and Prince without clear confirmation of permission.

International Business Times UK

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules

With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping lanes are indispensable to the world economy. That fact was starkly illustrated by the war in Iran, which saw Tehran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and Washington respond with a blockade…

The Conversation

Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington

Just 2% of Texas voters call abortion the state’s most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue as one of reproductive healthcare that affects families’ pocketbooks.

The Texas Tribune

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US Tech Sector Pushes Back Against UK’s Child Safety Social Media Regulations

Britain’s plan to bar under‑16s from major social platforms has opened a new front in its increasingly strained relationship with Washington and the US tech sector.

Benzinga

Hundreds of masked men with Confederate flags marched the streets of Washington DC on the 4th of July, their goal: ‘Reclaim America!’

It was a morning of “First Amendment activities.”

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Former Trump official: Washington finally let Pell Grants pay for welding school, then buried the idea in 85 pages of red tape

For the first time in 50 years, federal aid will fund short job-training programs but new rules make it harder for those programs to survive.

Fortune

Boeing's new 737 assembly line starts moving in Everett

Boeing is launching a new 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, Washington, to boost production amid high global demand. This move aims to increase output from 42 to 47 jets monthly, with further increases planned as the company recovers from past production issues and safety concerns. The new line is…

The Economic Times

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

WASHINGTON/SEATTLE - The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when Fifa made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ‌ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday's last-16 clash after US President Donald Trump personally urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review…

Bangkok Post

Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence

This Tuesday, NATO leaders land in Ankara for an annual summit. The pre-negotiated statement promises an iron-clad 32-member family committed to collective protection. However, the official documents are not always reflecting the reality.

Euronews

Nato 3.0: From security club to wartime coalition that can take on Russia - can the bloc pull off its biggest reset since Cold War?

The Nato Ankara Summit marks a pivotal moment as the alliance shifts gears from US dependency towards a robust, European-led defence coalition. Motivated by an unpredictable America and an assertive Russia, Nato is emphasizing agility, industrial capabilities, and strong partnerships. This meeting will challenge Europe to strengthen its defense posture…

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Celebration to suffocation: Washington's air turns world's worst after July 4 fireworks extravaganza

WASHINGTON: A massive July 4th fireworks display left Washington, DC, briefly recording the worst air quality among major cities worldwide on Sunday, according to global air quality monitoring platform IQAir. The massive 40-minute fireworks display was held as part of America's 250th Independence Day celebrations.

The Economic Times

Make NATO European? How Trump is reshaping the alliance

As doubts swirl over US President Donald Trump's commitment to protecting NATO, Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own defence. After decades of underinvestment by Europe, NATO leaders agreed at a summit last year to increase defence-related spending to five percent of GDP by 2035.

Latin Times

Petro's Last Call to Trump: Take My Name Off Your Sanctions List

Petro asked Trump to lift his OFAC sanctions in a July 3 call, as Colombia heads toward its most divisive presidential handover in decades.

The Economic Times

US pressure led 13 countries to skip Khamenei's funeral in Iran: Reports

Iran's Tasnim news agency reports 13 nations reportedly withdrew or reduced participation in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, citing US diplomatic pressure. Washington allegedly warned countries that attending would be an "unfriendly act," potentially impacting aid and bilateral ties.

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International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's 'Chainsaw for Bureaucracy' Just Left an $11 Billion Budget Hole as Trump Rehires Staff

Elon Musk's dramatic cost‑cutting experiment in Donald Trump's second term has ended with the shutdown of the Department of Government Efficiency and an $11 billion hole in the US budget.

The Times of India

When hate crashed US birthday party

On America's 250th birthday, around 400 white nationalists from Patriot Front marched through Washington in matching attire. The group, known for its white ethnonationalist views, staged a choreographed demonstration. While many citizens expressed disgust, the administration's response was muted, with the Interior Secretary citing free speech. President Trump, who spoke…

Bangkok Post

'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

International Business Times UK

Masked White Nationalists Carry Confederate Flags, Chant 'Reclaim America' During July 4 March in DC

Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC, ahead of Independence Day, chanting 'Reclaim America.'

The Economic Times

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

President Trump marked America's 250th anniversary with a speech blending patriotic tributes and partisan appeals, advocating for the SAVE America Act and Second Amendment rights. Meanwhile, sweltering heat and severe weather disrupted celebrations nationwide, forcing evacuations and cancellations from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, though many still found ways to commemorate…

The Times of India

'Why should we not kill the man who killed my Imam?' Angry slogans against Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Chants of 'Death to America!' echoed at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral as a performer called for Donald Trump's demise. Hundreds of thousands mourned the late Supreme Leader, displaying anti-US and anti-Israel sentiment. This comes amid ongoing negotiations with Washington, highlighting deep-seated animosity. The funeral, delayed due to recent conflict, also…

The Economic Times

'One shot and we can take them all out': Trump on Iranian leadership at Ali Khamenei's funeral

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington could eliminate Iran's leadership with a single strike but is keeping diplomatic channels open. He expressed surprise at public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggesting "fake tears." Iran's embassy in Armenia sharply criticized Trump's remarks. Meanwhile, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly…

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