Israel Threatens to Close French Consulate Over Palestine Recognition
Israel threatens to close France’s Jerusalem consulate after Paris moves to recognize a Palestinian state, raising diplomatic stakes in the Middle East.
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Hundreds Detained in Georgia Hyundai Battery Plant Raid
Federal agents detained over 475 undocumented workers, mostly from South Korea, at a Georgia Hyundai battery plant, spotlighting the clash between US manufacturing goals and immigration policy.
Trump Threatens More EU Tariffs After €3.5B Google Fine
After the EU’s €2.95B antitrust fine on Google, President Trump threatens Section 301 tariffs, escalating a transatlantic tech and trade standoff.
Fed Independence in Spotlight as White House Weighs In
As Trump’s adviser faces a Fed nomination hearing, the battle over central bank independence heats up for global markets.
Trump Defends National Guard Deployment in LA After Ruling
Trump defends his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles after a federal judge ruled it exceeded his authority. He’s appealed and plans to send troops to more cities, sparking debate.
Florida Aims to Ditch All Childhood Vaccine Mandates, Challenging Global Norms
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to end all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, diverging from decades of global public health practice amid rising anti-vaccine politics.
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
Russian President Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets, fueling debate over postwar security guarantees among Kyiv’s allies.
WMO Warns of Vicious Climate-Pollution Cycle
The WMO’s new bulletin highlights how air pollution and climate change fuel each other, driven by aerosols, and calls for global coordinated countermeasures.
China’s Victory Day Parade Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII’s End
China’s Victory Day parade on Sept. 3 commemorated 80 years since WWII’s end, showcasing advanced defense tech, drawing global leaders, and signaling Beijing’s diplomatic and strategic ambitions.
Hyundai Battery Plant Project Halts After Major Worker Raid
Up to 450 workers were detained in a US raid at Hyundai’s Georgia battery plant site, pausing one of the state’s largest investments.