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In major blow to Trump, US Supreme Court strikes down his global tariffs
The decision is a significant loss to US President Trump on an issue that has been critical for his economic agenda.
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UN emergency food aid in Somalia may halt by April amid severe hunger
Families in Somalia pushed to the brink amid severe hunger; urgent food aid needed to avert worsening conditions.
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Ukraine to boycott Paralympic Games ceremony due to Russian participation
The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.
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Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure
The US is putting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after more failed talks.
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A timeline of British royal sagas and scandals down the decades
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Epstein scandal.
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Israeli forces harass Al Jazeera reporter, journalists
Israeli forces blocked Al Jazeera and other networks as they filmed Palestinians waiting to go to the Al Aqsa Mosque.
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Thai police disguised in dancing lion costume arrest wanted man
Thai police disguised themselves in a ceremonial lion costume to catch a man wanted for burglary.
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RSF killings in Sudan bear signs of genocide, UN says
The UN says mass killings by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher carry the hallmarks of genocide.
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No Ramadan joy, respite for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel
Nisreen Nassar and her family, like many other Palestinians, continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.
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FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football
US President Donald Trump says FIFA alone will seek to raise $75m for football-related projects in Gaza.
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UK ex-prince leaves police station after arrest related to Epstein files
The UK’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was filmed leaving a police station on Thursday night.
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Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport
Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle: Premier League – team news, start, lineups
City can cut Arsenal's lead to two points with a win, while Newcastle are looking to revive faltering league campaign.
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Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
A young Palestinian-American man was killed trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing his sheep.
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On International Economics
In this episode, John C. Williams, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses monetary policy and the economic outlook for the year ahead.
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Background Reading:
- This article highlights the trade policies four CFR experts will be monitoring this year.
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Host: Abby Joseph Cohen, Professor of Business, Columbia Business SchoolÂ
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Guests: John C. Williams, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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Israel blocks Palestinians from attending Ramadan Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa
Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.
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Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran
As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.
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Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza
Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.
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Venezuela signs amnesty law as families await prison releases
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.
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Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations
Those who suffered abuses under Jammeh say the ex-leader now comfortably in exile must be held accountable for crimes.
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