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Voices: Right now, Trump can do no wrong – except in Washington DC

COMMENT: The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passing into law is the crowning achievement of the president’s first six months in the White House, a time marked by more wins than losses. But, says Mary Dejevsky, the US capital remains baffled by the president’s ability to get what he wants – and…

The Independent UK

Japan walks line between recession and submission as it seeks to overcome Trump tariffs

Japanese negotiators have just days before the end of Trump’s 90-day pause on punishing tariffs to pull off a breakthrough

The Guardian - AU

Where Do Trade Talks Stand In The Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?

As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.

International Business Times

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US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war

Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.

Al Jazeera

The $4 Trillion 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Breaks the Bank and Violates Congress' Own Budget Rules

This is what Washington calls compromise: The House proposes $1, the Senate proposes $2, and somehow, the government ends up spending $3.

Reason

Melania Trump meets with patients, visits garden at Washington children's hospital

First lady Melania Trump with visited sick patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday

The Independent UK

Europe Must 'Step Up' As US Halts Some Arms To Ukraine, EU Chief Says

Europe must beef up aid to Ukraine following Washington's decision to pause some weapons shipments, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday, as Denmark vowed to use its EU presidency to push for Ukraine's EU accession.

International Business Times

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Europe must 'step up' as US halts some arms to Ukraine, EU chief says

Radio France Internationale

EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs

Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline

The Guardian - UK

Congressional intern shot dead in Washington DC after he was hit by ‘stray bullet’

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was two months into his internship with Kansas Representative Ron Estes when he was caught in a spray of bullets on Capitol Hill

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Washington downplays halt of some weapons shipments as Kyiv calls in US ambassador

Ukraine warns that any cut-off will ‘only encourage the aggressor’ while Pentagon spokesperson says Donald Trump still has ‘robust options’ for military aid to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,226

The Guardian - AU

US-Vietnam Trade Deal Sows New China Uncertainty

Vietnam's trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" levies but analysts warned it could provoke a fresh standoff between Washington and Beijing.

International Business Times

Bloody handprints on truck link fugitive dad to murder of three daughters, police say

Travis Decker is wanted for the murders of his daughters last month in Washington State

The Independent UK

Ukraine Left Scrambling After US Says Halting Some Arms Shipments

Ukraine appealed to the United States for clarity on Wednesday after it was caught off-guard by a White House announcement that Washington was halting some arms shipments to the war-battered country.

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Benzinga

Markets Calm As Trump's July 9 Deadline Accelerates Diplomacy

The July 9 deadline for the 90-day tariff pause is approaching as global trade diplomacy intensifies. While President Donald Trump evaluates options on reciprocal tariffs, nations across Asia and Europe are discussing deals that protect their interest, while balancing ties with both Washington and Beijing.

Benzinga

This Obama Economist Just Called Out a Math Problem That Could Derail Trump's Debt Promise—And the Clock Is Ticking

Former Obama economic advisor Jason Furman just dropped a reality check that should have every investor paying attention to Washington’s fiscal math. In a pointed social media post, the Harvard economist highlighted a glaring problem with the Trump administration’s promise to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio by at least 3 percentage…

Al Jazeera

How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be?

Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here’s how – and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.

The Conversation

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers

One of the unique aspects of Washington life is a Senate “vote-a-rama,” in which the upper house of Congress tortures itself by pulling a marathon all-nighter of speeches, amendments and votes on a critical bill.

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Fortune

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

International Business Times

India Exporters Cautiously Optimistic As US Tariff Deadline Looms

Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.

Euronews

USAID closes its doors after six decades of global humanitarian operations amid Trump crackdown

The agency, its few remaining staff, functions and programmes will now be absorbed into the US State Department, marking an end to humanitarian relief work which USAID supporters say saved countless lives around the world.

International Business Times

Deal Or No Deal: What Happens With Trump's July Tariff Deadline?

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

AAP

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

Radio France Internationale

EU races to strike trade deal with Washington as Macron slams tariff 'blackmail'

With the 9 July deadline fast approaching, the European Union is racing to secure a trade agreement with Washington in a bid to avert steep tariffs on its exports. In an effort to advance the negotiations, EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič has travelled to Washington for final talks with President…

International Business Times

Israel Expands Campaign In Gaza Ahead Of Netanyahu's US Visit

Israel's military said Tuesday that it had expanded its operations in Gaza, where residents reported fierce gunfire and shelling days ahead of a planned trip to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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