Trump’s chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration
‘It’s not right’ – Students react to $2bn Harvard funding freeze
The US president has also called for the institution to lose a valuable tax break, saying it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.
Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control.
In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961
Consumption and production falls in almost every market as industry fears a ‘generational’ change in drinking habits
Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body has said, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs.
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Tuesday that 2024 sales fell 3.3% from the previous year to 214.2m hectolitres.
Continue reading...Elite Pentagon Unit Resigns En Masse After Clashing With DOGE – Yahoo
Barcelona and PSG reach Champions League semifinals; Dortmund and Villa out
Barca and Paris-Saint Germain overcome Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, respectively, in narrow quarterfinal wins.
Mass displacement, horrific eyewitness accounts follow Sudan camp attack – The Washington Post
- Mass displacement, horrific eyewitness accounts follow Sudan camp attack The Washington Post
- Attacks on Darfur Relief Camps Threaten Bloody New Chapter in War WSJ
- What does Sudan execution video tell us? Sky News
- UN: Civilian death toll in Sudan’s Darfur attacks tops 300 in 2 days as war nears 2-year mark AP News
- Sudan war: Hundreds may have been killed in recent Darfur attacks - UN BBC
Edan Alexander: Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage in Gaza – BBC
Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage
The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.
Jordan says 16 arrested over foiled rocket and drone attack plots – BBC
- Jordan says 16 arrested over foiled rocket and drone attack plots BBC
- Jordan says it uncovered Islamist plot to build weapons, ‘sow chaos’ The Washington Post
- Report: Lebanese army arrests members of Hamas in Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Jordan says it has foiled attacks by Muslim Brotherhood Reuters
- Jordan Says It Foiled a Plot Against the Kingdom The New York Times
Officials: US ‘open’ to supporting a Yemen ground operation – Responsible Statecraft
- Officials: US 'open' to supporting a Yemen ground operation Responsible Statecraft
- Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis WSJ
- US attacks on Yemen killed 123 people since mid-March: Health authorities Al Jazeera
- US strikes Houthi targets in Hodeidah, western Yemen - report The Jerusalem Post
- Houthis Mock U.S. "Failure" After Month of Attacks Newsweek
His memories uncovered a secret jail – right next to an international airport
Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.
Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack
Hamas says Israeli bombing resulted in loss of contact with group guarding Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.
US removes sanctions from Antal Rogán, aide to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
US secretary of state Marco Rubio also spoke with foreign minister about strengthening countries’ ties
The United States has removed sanctions on a close aide of the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, the state department said, adding that the punitive measures had been “inconsistent with US foreign policy interests”.
Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, spoke on Tuesday with his Hungarian counterpart, the foreign minister Péter Szijjártó, and informed him of the move, state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.
Continue reading...What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan?
Foreign powers back different sides, while fears grow that violence could spread.
France Advancing Mideast Deal to End Gaza War, Seal Israel-Saudi Normalization – Haaretz
- France Advancing Mideast Deal to End Gaza War, Seal Israel-Saudi Normalization Haaretz
- Netanyahu, Macron Spar Over Recognition of Palestinian State Bloomberg.com
- Lecturing France on Its Colonial Past, Netanyahu Ignores Israel's Own Occupation Haaretz
- Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2025 Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu tells Macron that establishment of Palestinian state will ‘reward’ terrorism France 24
Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding
Universities, as well as many charities and religious groups, are exempted from paying federal income taxes.
‘Ant Gang’ smugglers plead guilty to trafficking wildlife in Kenya
Four wildlife traffickers face sentencing in Kenya after being caught smuggling 5,000 rare queen ants.
New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it – NPR
- New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it NPR
- Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says CNN
- Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says BBC
- Hamas still discussing Israeli proposal for hostage deal, Hamas officials says - report The Jerusalem Post
- Main points of Israeli ceasefire proposals Reuters
U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away – Fortune
- U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away Fortune
- International tourism to America under threat Axios
- US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away Bloomberg
- US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere AP News
- Opinion | Does anybody want to visit the U.S. right now? The Washington Post