EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
USA
Gabbard accuses Obama of years-long coup against Trump
World"The most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history", claims the US intelligence chief in a shocking statement.
Trump accuses Obama of “treason” – urges justice department to act
WorldUS President promises to "go after" his predecessor and intelligence chiefs for alleged conspiracy surrounding the Russia investigation.
AstraZeneca invests billions in the US
EconomyWill invest $50 billion in the US following Trump's threats of import tariffs.
China’s economy grows faster than expected despite trade war
EconomyChina's economy, the world's second largest, grew by 5.2 percent in the second quarter driven by strong exports and investments.
War hawk: Trump will send “record amounts of weapons” to Ukraine
WorldThe Trump administration is signaling a "major statement" about Russia during the day.
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FBI official in audio leak: “Law enforcement turned a blind eye” to Jeffrey Epstein
WorldRami Hasan, a high-ranking official at the FBI, simultaneously acknowledges that the justice system "missed things" in handling the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator who criticized Israel
WorldThis is considered part of the American campaign to silence critics of Israel's actions in the ongoing war, writes The Guardian.
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Iran’s president: “We have never wanted nuclear weapons”
WorldIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies nuclear weapons ambitions and says Israel tried to kill him in a new interview with Tucker Carlson.
Elon Musk establishes new political party in the United States
WorldTesla billionaire announces formation of "America Party" – aims to challenge the two-party system that has long dominated U.S. politics.
“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
US approves $510 million weapons sale to Israel
WorldThe deal includes thousands of bomb guidance systems and deliveries will continue, the Pentagon announces, despite serious accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza.
Sweden Democrats leader supports continued strikes on Iran
Sweden"Continuing to eliminate leaders of this Islamist regime, that's a very effective way to bring about change", argues Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats.
Comment: War with Iran will be the Empire’s next great disaster
WorldChris Hedges: Those who lured us into this war know little about the instrument of war and even less about the cultures or peoples they seek to dominate.
Trump’s ambition to end forever wars appears at a standstill
AnalysisThe US "anti-war" president, recently recommended for the Nobel Peace Prize, can forget that thought after last night's war of aggression.
Trump breaks promise – launches overnight attack on Iran
WorldThe "America First" President has now officially dragged the US into a new war of aggression in the Middle East on behalf of Israel, with the risk of repercussions for the rest of the world.
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How fanaticism fuels America’s Christian supporters of Israel
AnalysisBehind America's abnormal subservience to Israel is the Zionist evangelical movement, strengthened by Trump's return to the White House.
The myth of Iran’s nuclear weapons
AnalysisIraq's weapons of mass destruction were an American lie that cost a million lives. The similarities with Iran are, unfortunately, as striking as they are frightening.
Florida defends their Stanley Cup title
SportCrushing loss for Edmonton in the final – for the second year in a row.
Denmark signs defense pact enabling US military presence in Greenland and Faroe Islands
WorldOpposition sees the decision as "a gigantic failure towards the Danish population".
Ukraine’s ex-prime minister: US has given the go-ahead to oust Zelensky
World"He will request protection, most likely from special forces, but they will not make such sacrifices for him", Mykola Azarov assesses.
Violent riots in Los Angeles after deportation raids
WorldThe US Department of Defense has raised alert levels at nearby military bases and warns of further action if the violence continues.
Trump closes border to 12 countries – citing security threats
World"I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people", the President said.
US removes COVID vaccine recommendation for children and pregnant women
World"We're now one step closer to realizing President Trump's promise to make America healthy again", declared Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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