Trump Issues Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Ultimatum; Netanyahu Coalition Collapses; Trump Budget Proposal Preserves AIDS Funds

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Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum to Russia over Ukraine while threatening severe tariffs, as Japan identified China's military expansion as its primary strategic challenge. Political instability deepened in Israel where Netanyahu's coalition collapsed, triggering early election prospects, while Peru saw mining blockades lifted along crucial copper routes. Meanwhile, a charity investigation concluded that aid workers were deliberately targeted in a deadly 2021 Ethiopia incident, and AIDS program funding survived potential cuts ahead of a critical US Senate vote on Trump's proposed budget reductions.

Top Stories

• AIDS program funding preserved ahead of US Senate vote on Trump cuts - Reuters

• Aid Workers Were ‘Intentionally Killed’ in 2021 Ethiopia Incident, Charity Finds - New York Times

• Benjamin Netanyahu loses majority as UTJ exits coalition, early election looms - Jerusalem Post

• Japan warns of China’s military moves as biggest strategic challenge - Politico

• Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days - BBC

• Miners lift blockades along Peru's key copper route, protest leader says - Reuters

United States

• Senate takes step forward on foreign aid, public broadcasting clawback - Axios

• AIDS program funding preserved ahead of US Senate vote on Trump cuts - Reuters

• US nuclear regulator asks jobseekers political questions - Straits Times

• Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days - BBC

• Supreme Court allows Trump administration to begin mass layoffs at Department of Education - NBC

Africa

• Aid Workers Were ‘Intentionally Killed’ in 2021 Ethiopia Incident, Charity Finds - New York Times

• Trump to slap 10% tariff on small nations including in the Caribbean and Africa - Africa News

• South Africa’s MK Party Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara - Morocco World News

• Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations - Al Jazeera

• Somalia: 15 Terrorists Eliminate in Central Region - AL24

Middle East

• Benjamin Netanyahu loses majority as UTJ exits coalition, early election looms - Jerusalem Post

• Israeli government and military clash over proposed camp for Palestinians - The Guardian

• Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces clash with Druze militias - Associated Press

• After huge US cuts, who pays for aid in the Middle East now? - DW

• Syria declares ceasefire after deadly clashes in Sweida - France24 

Indo-Pacific

• China’s exports beat expectations with US trade agreement now secured - Euro News

• Japan’s Ruling Parties at Risk of Losing Upper House Majority - Bloomberg

• Japan warns of China’s military moves as biggest strategic challenge - Politico

• South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on table - Reuters

• Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year - Associated Press

Europe

• For Europe, 30% US Tariff Would Hammer Trade, Force Export Model Rethink - ESM

• Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days - BBC

• Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leak - Associated Press

• France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances - Reuters

• Russia warns Trump’s new pledge of aid to Ukraine could hinder any peace deal - France24

Latin America

• Miners lift blockades along Peru's key copper route, protest leader says - Reuters

• Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification - Mexico News Daily

• Police in Haiti seize a ton of cocaine in a boat raid that leaves 3 suspects dead - Washington Post

• Cuban minister resigns after saying 'there are no beggars in Cuba' - BBC

• Brazilian meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after tariffs, industry lobby says - Reuters

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