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China Tackles Housing Crisis With New State Initiatives
Beijing plans to help purchase unsold homes, slash down payments, and reduce mortgage interest rates.
Putin, Xi Deepen ‘Strategic Partnership’ in Beijing
The leaders committed to expanding space, military, and energy cooperation to counter “Washington’s destructive and hostile” behavior.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination Attempt
The leftist leader is known for his pro-Russian, anti-Western rhetoric.
Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Beijing denounced the move as the White House seeks to court key U.S. battleground states ahead of November’s presidential election.
Georgia Set to Approve Controversial Foreign Agents Bill
Lawmakers are expected to greenlight the Russian-modeled legislation on Tuesday despite mass protests in the capital.
U.N. Backs Palestinian Bid for Membership
The resolution is a symbolic win for Palestinian statehood without granting U.N. voting rights.
Biden Proposes New Asylum System Policies
The White House hopes minor migration changes will appease voters ahead of the November presidential election.
China’s Xi Cultivates ‘Ironclad Friendship’ in Eastern Europe
The anti-Western mindset of Serbia’s and Hungary’s leaders fuels ample opportunities for Chinese investment.
Kyiv Thwarts Alleged Russian-Backed Assassination Attempt on Zelensky
Plus, Russian authorities detain a U.S. soldier for criminal misconduct.
Dueling Hamas-Israel Cease-Fire Claims Cause Confusion as Rafah Evacuates
Netanyahu’s office says Israel’s war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue the Rafah operation.
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Go Global
University demonstrations like those seen in the United States have arisen around the world, from Mexico to France to Australia.
Bogotá Cuts Ties With Israel Over ‘Genocidal’ War in Gaza
Colombia is the third Latin American nation to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel since the Israel-Hamas war began.
U.K. Detains Asylum-Seekers for Deportation to Rwanda
Staunch opposition remains, including in Dublin, where officials fear that Britain’s plan will increase unauthorized migration into Ireland.
Netanyahu Promises Rafah Attack ‘With or Without a Deal’
Far-right voices in the Israeli prime minister’s cabinet seem to be eclipsing foreign warnings against the planned offensive.
Blinken Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal
Cease-fire talks center on freeing captives and a permanent truce, even as Israel threatens a Rafah offensive.
