US Sees Unprecedented Immigration Drop; NK Missile Base Poses "Nuclear Threat" to US; US, EU Unveil Trade Framework

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The US immigrant population shrank 2.6% to 51.9 million as of June 2025, marking the first decline in the U.S. immigrant population since the 1960s. Meanwhile, global tensions continue to escalate with Sudan's military denying accusations of bombing aid convoys bound for famine-stricken regions, and Netanyahu advancing controversial plans for Gaza operations while simultaneously announcing renewed hostage negotiations. Security concerns mount as intelligence reports reveal North Korea's undisclosed missile facilities posing nuclear threats to the U.S., while on the economic front, the U.S. and European Union formalize new trade frameworks.

Top Stories

• Immigrant Population in U.S. Drops for the First Time in Decades - NYT

• Sudan's army denies bombing convoy taking aid to famine-hit area - BBC

• Netanyahu says he’s ordered talks on freeing all hostages, ending war, alongside Gaza assault - TOI

• North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says - CNN

• US, European Union announce 'Framework Agreement' on trade - ABC 

• Two fans stabbed, one in life-threatening condition after Argentina stadium fall - CBS

United States

• Alina Habba ‘unlawfully’ working as US attorney in New Jersey, judge rules - Politico

• Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations - AP

• Immigrant Population in U.S. Drops for the First Time in Decades - NYT

• US, European Union announce 'Framework Agreement' on trade - ABC

• US halts worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Rubio says - Reuters

Africa

• Unregulated Sexual Stimulants Flood West Africa - NYT

• Are east African governments colluding to stifle dissent? - The Economist

• Sudan's army denies bombing convoy taking aid to famine-hit area - BBC

• Khartoum begins rebuilding as 2 million people expected to return by the end of the year - Africa News

• Thousands demand union rights and civic freedoms in large Tunisia protest - Reuters

Middle East

• Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun - BBC

• Hamas says Israel ignoring truce efforts by launching new Gaza assault - MEE

• Netanyahu says he’s ordered talks on freeing all hostages, ending war, alongside Gaza assault - TOI

• U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria - NYT

• Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow joint fight against militancy, to extend CPEC to Kabul - Arab News

Indo-Pacific

• China biggest purchaser of Russian oil: Indian EAM Jaishankar’s sharp response to US tariff hike - ANN

• North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says - CNN

• Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow joint fight against militancy, to extend CPEC to Kabul - Arab News

• 95-year-old former North Korean soldier in South campaigns to be sent to the North - NBC

• How Japan’s Leader Got Stuck in the Revolving Door - Bloomberg

Europe

• US, European Union announce 'Framework Agreement' on trade - ABC 

• Mosquito-borne illnesses are at record highs in Europe, ECDC says - Euro News

• UK criticized for weak action on toxic PFAS chemicals - EHN

• Exclusive: Military options for Ukraine discussed by US, European national security advisers - Reuters

• Europe needs to keep up the momentum for Ukraine after its White House show of force - Atlantic Council

Latin America

• Guatemala grants humanitarian visas to 161 Mexicans who fled organized crime - MND

• Canada and Mexico Look to Team Up as Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom - NYT

• Brazil Police accuse Jair Bolsonaro and son of obstruction of justice - BBC

• Two fans stabbed, one in life-threatening condition after Argentina stadium fall - CBS

• Milei Blasts Rivals as Setbacks Pile Up Before Buenos Aires Vote - Bloomberg

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