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Andy Burnham is about to have a crash course in hardcore geopolitics

The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Trump Suffers Fresh Court Setback As Federal Judges Block Student Loan Forgiveness Overhaul Ahead of Rollout

Federal judges in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness, or PSLF, program, ruling in favor of nonprofit groups and state attorneys general just one day before the new rules were set to take effect.

Benzinga

China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investments

China is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a time of rising tech competition with Washington. Outbound investment should adhere to the "overall national security concept", the regulations state, while aiming to "balance domestic and international considerations".

The Economic Times

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Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington opposition

Iran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, aims to fund maritime safety. While Oman frames it as voluntary service fees, Iran insists on mandatory tolls. A temporary peace…

The Economic Times

JD Vance calls Iran’s denial of peace talks a 'Persian tactic', claims US holds 'all the cards'

US Vice President JD Vance has described Iran's public denials of ongoing negotiations with Washington as a "Persian negotiating tactic", while insisting the United States remains in a position of strength regardless of whether talks produce a final agreement.

The Times of India

Anthropic to restore global access to most powerful AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday it would restore global access to its most advanced AI models after the US government lifted export restrictions imposed earlier this month over national security concerns. The decision marks a reversal after the company worked with Washington to strengthen safeguards around the technology.

France 24

World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

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Iran Refuses To Meet Trump Envoys, Signals Plans To Control Strait Of Hormuz In Fresh Challenge To US-Brokered Peace Efforts

On Tuesday, Iran ruled out direct talks with senior U.S. officials despite Washington’s latest diplomatic push, underscoring deep divisions over a fragile ceasefire and the future of one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.

Benzinga

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

DOHA - US envoys met with Qatari mediators on Tuesday in Doha to discuss negotiations with Iran, the Gulf state said, after Tehran and Washington agreed a memorandum of understanding this month to halt the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post

'Ready for war': Iran draws red line for US, says no final talks until MoU terms are met

Iran's Parliament Speaker has issued a stark warning of war if the US fails to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that negotiations will halt until Washington fulfills its commitments. Tehran views recent Persian Gulf incidents as violations, vowing a strong reaction. Discussions are currently focused on implementing the…

The Times of India

US and European diplomats continue standoff over top Bosnia and Herzegovina post

European powers resist Trump administration’s pick for high representative after incumbent pushed out

The Guardian - UK

Washington or 'Trumptown': The architectural expression of a cult of personality

The redevelopment of a public golf course, extensions to the White House and dreams of a triumphal arch: Donald Trump seems to have a growing spate of building projects on the boil in Washington. So what’s driving the president to remake the US capital in his image?

France 24

Washington Said The SAVE Act Was Clarity For Crypto. The Market Is Reading It As Uncertainty Instead.

Expectations for the bill to pass by the end of 2026 have fallen to 48%, down from 70% in mid-May, reflecting shifting sentiment around the timing of legislation and ongoing policy disagreements.

International Business Times

US Supreme Court lifts campaign spending restrictions ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates, in a case that could impact November's midterm elections.

Bangkok Post

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The Conversation

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and Super Bowl guacamole depend on a green fruit imported from Mexico. But few realize that Mexico is the United States’ top trading partner, both as the largest source of U.S. imports and the largest market for its exports.

Bangkok Post

Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend.

Bangkok Post

Trump loses fight to curb birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON - Handing President Donald Trump a stinging defeat, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected his audacious attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States — a right long woven into the fabric of American society — scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.

Bangkok Post

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court cleared ‌the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes, upholding laws in Idahoand West Virginia banning them from female sports teams — a contentious issue enmeshed in the nation’s culture wars.

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Fortune

Anthropic has bucked the rules of Trump's Washington. It's cost them.

Most tech companies have tried to curry favor with the White House and hired 'Trump whisperers.' Anthropic has stood on principle, and suffered the consequences.

The Times of India

'Hands off' Strait of Hormuz: Iran says foreign intervention will 'only complicate issues'

Iran has confidently declared its readiness to maintain order in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that foreign intervention is unnecessary and could destabilize the region. Furthermore, discussions with the US, arranged by Qatar, are expected to focus on the existing interim agreement rather than on new negotiations for a final…

The Guardian - US

A generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship

The Iran war has accelerated the fraying of ties. An end to unconditional US support would force a reckoning with reality

Medical Daily

A Third Cheese Brand Has Issued a Listeria Recall: Here's What Requesón Buyers Should Check

La Ceiba Foods recalled Requesón cheese under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands June 26 — tied to the deadly Clover Hill Listeria outbreak. Check if you bought it.

International Business Times UK

50 Cent Flips on His Own 'Kanye Warning' to Headline Don Jr.'s Members-Only MAGA Club

50 Cent, who previously warned against mixing music and politics, is set to perform at Trump Jr.'s exclusive club, highlighting a shift in his stance.

France 24

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's…

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation has found

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