Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a state visit to Washington later this month. He intends to sign a reciprocal tariff deal and attend the inaugural "Board of Peace" summit hosted by the U.S. administration.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to prioritize long-term purchase agreements with coal-fired plants. He also announced $175 million in subsidies to upgrade aging coal infrastructure in the U.S. "Rust Belt."
The Republican-controlled House voted 219-211 to end the "national emergency" used to justify tariffs on Canada. While largely symbolic given Trump's likely veto, it signals growing internal GOP tension over rising costs for American families.
The FAA has suspended all flights into and out of El Paso, Texas, for the next 10 days, citing "unspecified security reasons." The move has sparked speculation about border-related operations or high-level federal activity in the region.
The World Bank has approved new financing to help 2.3 million people in Himachal Pradesh, India, build infrastructure resilient to extreme weather. The project focuses on "community-owned" solutions to survive the increasingly volatile climate in the Himalayas.
A coordinated one-day strike by Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew has begun, grounding hundreds of flights across Germany. The union is demanding higher employer contributions to pensions, causing travel chaos throughout Europe.
Following intense public criticism over the government's handling of recent catastrophic floods, Portugal’s Interior Minister has officially stepped down. The floods have caused widespread damage and raised questions about urban climate resilience.
Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine the country's democratic trajectory.
Giant tech firms are reportedly exploring legal and structural loopholes to bypass the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. While smaller companies are struggling, "Big Tech" is looking at offshore options to retain global talent.
Chemical giant BASF announced a major restructuring of its Global Business Services, moving its Finance and HR hubs to India. The move aims to secure "long-term cost competitiveness" but has raised concerns about job losses in Europe.
