South Africa’s president heads to the White House. Can he charm Trump?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House for conciliatory talks with one of his country’s most persistent critics: President Trump.
Japan’s agriculture minister resigns after his remark about not having to buy rice
Japan’s agriculture minister resigned because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice.” The resignation comes as the public struggles with record high prices of rice.
World leaders tell Israel to allow aid into Gaza as famine looms
Leaders from the U.K., France and Canada issued a joint statement calling on the Israeli government to end its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter the region.
India’s Relationship with the U.S.
There’s been a political backlash in India after the Trump administration deported dozens of Indian migrants who were in the U.S. without legal status. This comes after the U.S. had announced 26 percent tariffs on India, which are currently suspended. …
Marco Rubio defends cuts to the foreign affairs budget in the Senate
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending major cuts in the foreign affairs budget as he testifies on Tuesday before the Senate committee where he used to serve.
Tornado outbreak concerns grow in U.S. And, Hamas-Israel talks hit impasse
Many Kentucky residents are bracing for storms as they recover from deadly weather over the weekend. And, the latest on negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Morning news brief
Trump and Putin talk about negotiating ceasefire in Ukraine, Israel faces unprecedented pressure from allies over the war in Gaza, a look at links between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S.
Vermont senator wants Trump pressure on Israel to end ‘catastrophic’ Gaza blockade
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., wants pressure from the Trump administration on Israel to end its nearly three-month long blockade of food, medicine and other supplies into Gaza.
U.S. sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
Experts believe the self-deportation offer will only appeal to a small portion of migrants already considering return, but unlikely to spur high demand.
El Salvador arrest prominent human rights lawyer
Human rights groups have called for the immediate release of Ruth López, whose whereabouts are unknown since her arrest by police in El Salvador late Sunday.
Standing by in San Antonio: the luxury plane from Qatar intended to replace Air Force One
The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks.
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