US-China tariff reductions ease trade tensions amid domestic concerns over judicial security, immigration, and citizenship rights.

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In recent developments, China and the United States have agreed to reduce extensive tariffs, signaling a de-escalation in their trade war, although uncertainties and ongoing discussions persist. Meanwhile, U.S. judges have expressed concerns over threats to their safety and are urging Congress to increase security funding. In other legal matters, pregnant immigrants are closely monitoring a U.S. Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship, which could significantly impact their status. Additionally, the U.S. Homeland Security chief has suggested that the current levels of illegal immigration might justify suspending habeas corpus, highlighting ongoing tensions in immigration policy.

Top Stories

• Milei clamps down on immigration to ‘make Argentina great again’ - Buenos Aires Times

• China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown - France 24 

• US judges warn of threats, ask Congress for more security funding - Reuters 

• Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines - NBC News 

• Pregnant immigrants warily eye US Supreme Court birthright citizenship case - Reuters

• US homeland chief says illegal immigration levels could warrant suspending habeas corpus - Reuters

United States

• China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown - France 24

• US judges warn of threats, ask Congress for more security funding - Reuters

• Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines - NBC News

• Pregnant immigrants warily eye US Supreme Court birthright citizenship case - Reuters

• US homeland chief says illegal immigration levels could warrant suspending habeas corpus - Reuters

• U.S. Engineering Team Assesses Colón, Panama’s Infrastructure Challenges, Strengthening Bilateral Partnership - army.mil

• U.S. Attorney in Boston issues warning on 'interference' with ICE - WBUR 

Africa

• Mali’s military government dissolves political parties - Ghana News Agency

• Amisi links upcoming by-elections to the future of leadership in Kenya - People Daily

• Election Board Strips TPLF Of Political Party Status - The Reporter Ethiopia

• Nigeria start-up tops as maiden award decorates Africa’s top clean energy entrepreneurs - EnviroNews Nigeria

• Kenya’s security at risk as regional instability grows, warns NIS boss - The Eastleigh Voice

• Talent shortage threatens Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience - Business News Nigeria

• Despite drop in breaches, Nigeria’s cybersecurity struggles persist - Vanguard News

Middle East

• Dozens killed in strikes on Gaza - as UN Security Council urged to 'prevent genocide' - Sky News

• House Democrats say Congress would have to approve free Air Force One jet from Qatar - PBS

• President Trump announces major shift in US policy toward Syria - ABC News

• Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup: Human rights groups warn of migrant worker deaths - BBC

• Trump: Iran must ‘halt its bloody proxy wars’ to strike a nuclear deal - The Hill

• Donald Trump issues final warning to Iran: ‘They cannot have a nuclear weapon’ - Mint

• Trade Bank of Iraq wins JP Morgan Chase’s STP award - Iraqi News

Indo-Pacific

• China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs On Each Other, But Is The Trade War Over? - NDTV

• India-Pakistan conflict: How real is the risk of nuclear war? - BBC

• Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines - NBC News

• Federal politics live: Anthony Albanese debuts new slogan as he credits election win to 'progressive patriotism' - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

• Philippine Elections 2025: Sol Aragones proclaimed new Laguna governor - Gulf News

Europe

• US congressmen inform EU of concerns over rule of law in Poland under Tusk government - Notes From Poland

• Foreign-funded ads lead to fear of interference in Polish elections - Euronews.com

• China criticises US-UK trade deal, warning agreements shouldn't 'target or harm any third party' - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

• Spain to vet power plants’ cybersecurity for ‘great blackout’ cause - CSO

• Fire breaks out at chemicals warehouse in southern Spain - Reuters

• Huge fire near Spain holiday hotspot after chemical warehouse explosion - Daily Express

Latin America

• Milei clamps down on immigration to ‘make Argentina great again’ - Buenos Aires Times

• Peru: New Ministerial Cabinet sworn in - ANDINA

• At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says - BBC

• Peru's Boluarte taps justice minister to fill prime minister opening - Reuters

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