Israel Approves Gaza Seizure; Armenia, Azerbaijan Ink Peace Deal; US offers $50m reward for Maduro

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Trade policy takes center stage with comprehensive U.S. tariff implementations worldwide, while the Middle East sees major military escalation as Israel's security cabinet authorizes full control over Gaza. Diplomatic breakthroughs emerge as the United States successfully mediates a historic agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending decades of hostility. Meanwhile, justice and migration dominate headlines from South Africa to Europe, with controversial court decisions sparking outrage over a pig farm murder case and the UK implementing its new migrant agreement with France through first arrests. Finally, Washington is dramatically escalating pressure on Venezuela by placing a $50 million bounty on President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a major shift in U.S.-Latin American relations.

Top Stories

• See the full list of U.S. tariffs in place around the world - CNBC

• South Africa: Uproar as accused in pig farm murder case walks free - Africa News

• Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Full Military Takeover of Gaza - New York Times

• US brokers a deal between long-hostile Armenia and Azerbaijan - Politico

• UK makes first arrests under one in, one out migrant deal with France - Euro News

• US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro - BBC

United States

• Trump tariffs kick in at highest rates since Great Depression - CNN

• See the full list of U.S. tariffs in place around the world - CNBC

• US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro - BBC

• Russia says Putin and Trump will meet regarding Ukraine - NBC

• US brokers a deal between long-hostile Armenia and Azerbaijan - Politico

Africa

• Maurice Kamto excluded from Cameroon election - is Paul Biya set for another term? - BBC

• US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa - ABC

• South Africa: Uproar as accused in pig farm murder case walks free - Africa News

• Zambia says no cause for alarm after toxic mine spill prompts US evacuation - Business Insider

• Train and bus collide in central Kenya, at least 4 killed - Reuters

Middle East

• Lebanese cabinet approves ‘objectives’ of US plan to disarm Hezbollah - Al Jazeera

• Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Full Military Takeover of Gaza - New York Times

• Exclusive: US plan sees Hezbollah disarmed by year-end, Israeli withdrawal - Reuters

• US issues new Iran-related sanctions, Treasury says - Trading View

• Jordanian official says Arabs will only support what Palestinians agree and decide on - Al Arabiya

Indo-Pacific

• US brokers a deal between long-hostile Armenia and Azerbaijan - Politico

• Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed - BBC

• Indonesian artists, students unfurl manga pirate sign as protest symbol - Asia One

• Cambodia, Thailand Agree to New Measures to Reinforce Border Ceasefire - The Diplomat

• Simulated Chinese blockade of Taiwan reveals Singapore as lifeline - Japan Times

Europe

• US brokers a deal between long-hostile Armenia and Azerbaijan - Politico

• Here’s What France’s Largest Wildfire in Decades Looks Like - New York Times

• New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery - Reuters

• UK makes first arrests under one in, one out migrant deal with France - Euro News

• French court blocks return of banned pesticide - France24

Latin America

• US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro - BBC

• Suspected serial killer known as "machete man" caught with body parts at home, Argentina officials say - CBS

• Milei blames banks and establishment for new run on currency - Beunos Aires Times

• Mexico reveals sweeping plan to bring down Pemex debt, boost investment and lift production - Reuters

• Brazil requests consultations at World Trade Organization over Trump’s tariffs - Associated Press

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