Trump and Xi talk on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began
It’s the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they’ve spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up.
Israel says it recovered the bodies of 2 U.S.-Israeli hostages in Gaza
The bodies of Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, were recovered, the country’s military said.
Morning news brief
Trump issues travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on 7 others, Senate begins work on budget bill to enact Trump agenda, the latest on U.S. talks with Iran over their nuclear program.
Trump will meet German Chancellor Merz at the White House. Here’s what to know
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to discuss issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as tariffs and trade.
International students look to the U.K. instead of the U.S. amid Trump’s visa plans
Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries
The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.
Trump issues new travel ban covering a dozen countries
The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities.
Alexei Navalny’s work reaches Russian audiences by way of new satellite channel
One year after the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, his widow launches a satellite news channel broadcasting into Russia.
A new satellite TV channel allows Alexei Navalny’s videos to reach Russian audiences
The Russia’s Future channel, launched by Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya and Reporters Without Borders, began broadcasting Wednesday, on what would have been the late Russian activist’s 49th birthday.
Darfur: bearing the brunt of over two years of civil war in Sudan
An attack on what would have been the first aid delivery to the beseiged city of El Fasher in over a year has dealt a major blow in the Darfur region. The assault comes as humanitarian groups warn that collapsing healthcare, unrelenting violence, and a paralyzed aid effort are pushing civilians to breaking point.
How New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern broke the political mold
Whether it was her history making win in 2017.
Or the history she made as only the second woman elected to lead a country to give birth while IN office.
Or her decision to step away from power after leading New Zealand through crisis after crisis.
Jacinda Ardern could never be described as a TYPICAL politician. But perhaps the most norm-busting feature of her time as Prime Minister was her rejection of the old ways of leadership.
Now as she reflects on her time as Prime Minister of New Zealand Ardern is emphasizing the need to lead with kindness and empathy.
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