Global Politics

Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap

Historic Exchange Under Istanbul Agreement In the largest prisoner swap since the full-scale war began, Russia and Ukraine have each released 390 prisoners—comprising 270 military personnel and 120 civilians—as part of an overall 1,000-for-1,000 agreement negotiated during direct talks in Istanbul earlier in May. BBC+4www.ndtv.com+4Deutsche Welle+4Anadolu Ajansı+15Reuters+   Departures and Arrivals Ukrainian returnees arrived in the Chernihiv region, many visibly frail with shaved heads and draped in national flags, greeted by emotional reunions with relatives amid cheers and tears. Reuters+4 The Washington +4 The Daily Star +4. Some had been held in captivity for nearly two years. Russian returnees, including soldiers and civilians captured during a Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region, were first transported to Belarus for medical and psychological evaluation before being repatriated ussia.  BBC+3Reuters+3 The Guardian +3.   Emotional Homecomings and Lingering Uncertainty Families crowded the exchange sites, clutching photographs of missing loved ones, hoping for a clue from those stepping off the buses. One Ukrainian newly freed veteran, held for more than 830 days, encouraged others not to lose hope: “In every prison there are many guys who had no contact with their relatives. I was the same,” he said The Guardian+10The Washington Post+10The Guardian+10. But for many, the reunion came with heavy uncertainty about family members still unaccounted for.     Political Messages and Future Prospects President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the swap as the only tangible outcome of the Istanbul talks and emphasized continued efforts to bring all detainees home. Hromadske The Washington PostThe Guardian. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov promised that Moscow would submit a draft peace proposal following the exchange but reiterated refusal of a ceasefire unless certain conditions were met—terms Ukraine has rejected, according to Reuters The Guardian. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who helped push for the Istanbul negotiations, congratulated both parties via his social media platform, calling the swap a possible step toward broader peace, though no ceasefire has been agreed upon, according to Reuters and the New York Post.   Humanitarian Milestone Amid Ongoing Conflict This first phase swap underscores a rare moment of cooperation in a conflict that has otherwise deepened across Ukraine’s eastern and southern regions. While a few hundred lives have been restored to families, thousands remain in captivity, and both sides show no signs of halting hostilities. Negotiations may continue in coming days as both governments prepare for the next instalment of releases under the "1,000-for-1,000" agreement. For now, the tranche of 390 each represents the largest exchange of its kind since the war began.

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Thai court orders ex-PM to pay for rice scheme

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra must pay over 10 billion baht (approx. $305 million) in compensation for losses linked to her administration’s controversial rice pledging scheme—marking a major legal setback for the exiled leader and a defining moment in the long-running rice subsidy scandal. CNA + 4 nationthailand + 4 ABC News + 4 Wikipedia + 13 Reuters + 13 nationthailand + 13   What the Court Found The court partially overturned a previous verdict that had cleared Yingluck. It determined she had acted with “gross negligence”, particularly by ignoring repeated warnings issued by agencies such as the National Anti‑Corruption Commission and the State Audit Office about fraudulent G‑to‑G rice sales contracts. Reddit+3nationthailand+3nationthailand+3 Although the Finance Ministry initially demanded 35.7 billion baht ($1.1 billion), the court found that amount unjustifiably high. Instead, it ruled she should only pay half of the estimated damages, totalling ~20 billion baht, resulting in a more modest payout of 10.028 billion baht. ABC News+4nationthailand+4朝旄新聞+4   The Failed Rice Pledging Program Yingluck’s flagship policy—introduced in 2011—pledged to buy rice from farmers at prices roughly 50% above world market value, inflating costs and encouraging massive stockpiling. When global prices plunged due to competition from India and Vietnam, Thailand lost its position as a top exporter and was left with unsold, deteriorating rice, resulting in estimated losses of up to 170 billion baht (~$19 billion). Bangkok Wikipedia +8 AP News +8   Yingluck’s Response & Next Steps From exile, Yingluck called the ruling unjust, maintaining she was being held liable “for a debt I did not cause”, emphasising her lack of direct involvement in operational decisions. Her legal team has vowed to appeal, citing past recovery of losses through rice sales and government funds used to offset the costs. nationthailand+11nationthailand+11AP News+11   Wider Implications This ruling has significant political resonance as the Pheu Thai Party, founded by her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, returns to power with his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra serving as prime minister. The decision underscores continuing tensions between the Shinawatra political network and conservative or military-aligned institutions. AP News+7 Reuters+7www.ndtv.com+7 At a Glance   Item Details Court Supreme Administrative Court, Thailand Date of Ruling May 22, 2025 Original Compensation Order 35.7 billion baht Court-Imposed Payment ~10.028 billion baht (about $305 million) Reason for Liability Severe negligence concerning G‑to‑G rice deals Yingluck’s Status Exiled in self-imposed exile since 2017 Defense Stance Claims no direct responsibility; political targeting In Summary The Thai court has ordered Yingluck Shinawatra to pay over 10 billion baht in damages for losses from a failed rice pledging program. The ruling overturns a 2021 acquittal and slashes the original demanded amount from 35.7 billion to 10 billion baht, reflecting only half the assessed losses. Yingluck rejects the verdict as politically motivated, while her legal team prepares to appeal based on losses already recouped and lack of direct operational control.

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Pakistan won’t get water over which India has rights

đŸ‡źđŸ‡łđŸ‡”đŸ‡° The Water Dispute: What’s at Stake? India has formally declared that it will never restore the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, effectively denying Pakistan access to water from the western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. This water supplied approximately 80% of Pakistan’s agricultural irrigation, making the dispute existential for millions of Pakistanis. The Express Tribune +14, Reuters +14, Al Jazeera +14. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the water previously destined for Pakistan will instead be diverted to support Indian states like Rajasthan, framing past Pakistani usage as “unjustified”. Reuters+1 Al Jazeera+1.   Can Pakistan Be Stopped From Receiving This Water? Under the treaty, Pakistan maintains usage rights to these rivers. However, India’s declaration to suspend, or hold the treaty in "abeyance"—a move not permitted under the treaty’s binding terms—has already led to reduced flows from the Chenab River, causing a reported 21% water deficit during the critical early Kharif season. A 7% shortfall is projected for late Kharif mint + 1. Indian Defence News + 1. Pakistan's Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has confirmed a significant drop in flows at major headworks, signalling immediate agricultural disruption across Punjab, Sindh, and other provinces mint+1 HindustanTimes+1. Experts argue that quitting or halting the treaty constitutes a serious breach of international water-sharing norms, and Pakistan has formally expressed concerns to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of “weaponising water” and violating treaty obligations. The Times of India +6, Pakistan Today +6, Al Jazeera +6.   Pakistan’s Political and Legal Response Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced India's actions as “water aggression, ”vowing a united national response to defend treaty rights. A high-level committee has been created to coordinate responses and accelerate new dam and storage infrastructure projects like the Diamer‑Bhasha and Mohmand dams. The Express Tribune. Senator Syed Ali Zafar warned Parliament that millions rely on the Indus Basin and that failing to act could lead to famine. He referred to India’s suspension as a “water bomb” that threatens Pakistan’s food security and sovereignty. The Guardian +5 Al Jazeera +5 The Times of India +5. Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari cautioned Pakistan against rising tensions, stating the water dispute could escalate into war and emphasising the illegality of India’s unilateral treaty suspension. Wikipedia+7 Anadolu Ajansı+7 The Express Tribune +7.   Immediate Consequences and Wider Implications Area Impact Agriculture & Food Security Punjab, the country’s granary, is worst hit with a 21% shortfall in supplies during planting season; Sindh also faces deficits and potential desertification concerns. Hydrological Data & Planning Reduced transparency on upstream flows complicates Pakistan’s reservoir and flood management strategies. The Economic Times +15 Al Jazeera +15 The Times of India +15. Legal Outlook Pakistan has appealed to international tribunals and reaffirmed that unilateral treaty withdrawal is unlawful under customary international law. Pakistan Today, Al Jazeera. Domestic Infrastructure Push Pakistan aims to fast-track dam projects to build resilience, including the Diamer‑Bhasha and Mohmand dams, with portions of national development funding dedicated to water security. The Express Tribune.   Outlook: How Pakistan Can Respond International Legal Action Pakistan is pursuing arbitration through international courts and reaffirming the binding nature of the IWT and the role of the Permanent Indus Commission. Anadolu Ajansı+15, Pakistan Today+15, Reuters+15. National Infrastructure Mobilization Emergency water management, new reservoirs, and revised irrigation distribution are being prioritised to cope with reduced inflows. Diplomatic Pressure Islamabad continues to mobilise international support and warn against viewing water denial as a military or existential threat. Hindustan Times, 9reddit.com, Wikipedia, 9New York Post, 15Anadolu Ajansı, and 15mint. Domestic Resilience Measures Diversification of water sources, promoting conservation, and exploring inter-provincial conflict resolution are part of broader resilience planning.   In Summary: India has unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, denying water access to Pakistan from western rivers. Pakistan is facing already measurable agricultural shortages and hydrological stress. While India claims legal rights over diverted water, Pakistan contests this through international legal channels and national infrastructure efforts. The situation remains highly tense, with both ecological and political consequences looming.

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Russia downs 105 Ukrainian drones, fires Iskander missile

Drone Defense Allegedly Successful in Russia Russia’s Defence Ministry announced on Thursday that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 105 Ukrainian drones during nighttime operations. Of those, approximately 35 were en route to Moscow, with disruptions causing temporary flight suspensions at Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the downing of multiple drones near the capital, citing swift air fence response.  Reuters+13, ThePrint+13, YouTube+13.   Iskander Missile Strikes in Dnipropetrovsk In conjunction with its air defence success, the Russian military deployed an Iskander‑M missile targeting Pokrov (formerly Ordzhonikidze) in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. According to Moscow, this strike destroyed two Patriot missile launchers and an AN/MPQ‑65 radar set (Wikipedia+6, Reuters+6, Al Arabiya+6). Ukrainian sources acknowledged equipment damage in the area, though they did not confirm specifics about the weapon type. AP News+4, ThePrint+4, Institute for the Study of War+4.   Escalation Amid Stalled Peace Talks This latest development highlights the simmering tension on the Eastern front, even as diplomatic efforts proceed. Moscow maintains that security guarantees must precede any ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its Western allies persist in urging immediate conflict cessation and bolstering their air defences. Apa.az+4Reuters+4ThePrint+4.   Strategic Implications Air Defence Spotlight: The interception of over 100 drones, particularly near Moscow, signals Russia's continued emphasis on protecting its urban centres from long-range drone incursions. Tactical Targeting: Using Iskander missiles to incapacitate advanced Ukrainian air defence systems may aim to degrade Kyiv’s anti-missile capabilities. Upward Trajectory of Drone Warfare: Both sides have increasingly employed drone swarms in recent months. Russia claims to have intercepting 300 drones just the day prior, underscoring the intensity of aerial skirmishes. AP News+2Reuters+2Reuters+2ThePrint+5ThePrint+5Wikipedia+5.   What Comes Next? Ukraine's response has not yet been detailed. However, analysts forecast an intensified reliance on drone capabilities and continued missile exchanges. The growing role of unmanned systems, paired with long-range ballistic weapons, suggests a persistently heightened and complex air war. Would you like a breakdown of Ukraine’s air defence capabilities or a summary for social media?

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Record floods devastate eastern Australia

Record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia on Friday, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and separating 50,000 people from help. Four bodies have been pulled from vast tides of floodwater engulfing parts of northern New South Wales, a fertile region of rivers and valleys some 400 kilometres (250 miles) up the coast from Sydney.

Admin July 14, 2025 0
US tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders at regional summit

Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. Trump's tariffs has roiled global markets and upended international commerce, and left leaders from the 10-member ASEAN bloc scrambling for ways to limit the fallout on their trade-dependent economies.

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In tune with nature: expert sounds out all of Ireland's bird species

On a mission to record all of Ireland's bird species, many of which are dying out, Irishman Sean Ronayne calls his unique audio archive a tool to both raise alarm and bring hope.

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Trump expands Apple tariff threat to all smartphones

In a sharp escalation of his trade policies, former President Donald Trump has broadened his threat to impose steep tariffs—not only on Apple’s iPhones but on all imported smartphones, including those made by Samsung and other major brands. The announcement comes amid growing concern over trade imbalances, domestic manufacturing, and the broader geopolitical landscape. đŸ”„ Tariff Threat Goes Global On May 23, Trump announced via Truth Social and during an Oval Office press briefing that all smartphones manufactured abroad, including Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy line, would face a 25% import tariff unless they were assembled within the United States  His message was clear: “I expect iPhones sold in the United States 
 to be made in the United States 
 If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid.”  The measure was originally directed solely at Apple but later was explicitly expanded: “It would be also Samsung and anybody that makes that product, otherwise it wouldn’t be fair,” Trump stated 🎯 Rationale Behind the Move This aggressive stance is part of Trump’s broader strategy to pressure foreign manufacturers into relocating production to the U.S. By leveraging his tariff-making authority—initially through emergency powers invoking global tariffs—Trump seeks to revive domestic manufacturing and reduce trade deficits  

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US tightens security after murder of Israeli embassy staff

Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum. Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.   Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum. Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools 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staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.   Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum. Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police 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staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police 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staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.   Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum. Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police 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beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capital reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum.

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Desperate Rohingyas risk deadly sea journeys, over 400 feared dead: UN says

Dire humanitarian conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh are driving more Rohingya to risk dangerous boat journeys to safety, such as one this month that ended in a sinking and estimates of 427 deaths, the UN refugee agency said on Friday.

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Global Stock Markets Mixed Amid Inflation Worries and Earnings Reports

Global stock markets remained mixed today as investors weighed fresh U.S. inflation data, corporate earnings reports, and the ongoing economic uncertainty in China and Europe. The U.S. stock market opened slightly higher on Monday morning, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%, the S&P 500 climbing 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.5% in early trading. Investors responded positively to June's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation cooling slightly to an annual rate of 3.0%, down from 3.3% in May."Markets are optimistic that the Federal Reserve may pause or even cut interest rates by the fall," said Lisa Raymond, chief analyst at Morgan & Co. "But it's still a wait-and-see situation, especially with more earnings coming this week."   Wall Street Opens Higher   The U.S. stock market opened slightly higher on Monday morning, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%, the S&P 500 climbing 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.5% in early trading. Investors responded positively to June's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation cooling slightly to an annual rate of 3.0%, down from 3.3% in May. "Markets are optimistic that the Federal Reserve may pause or even cut interest rates by the fall," said Lisa Raymond, chief analyst at Morgan & Co. "But it's still a wait-and-see situation, especially with more earnings coming this week."   Tech Leads the Way Technology stocks led the gains in the U.S., with Apple (AAPL) up 1.8% and Nvidia (NVDA) jumping 2.4%, as demand for AI and semiconductors remains strong. Tesla (TSLA) also rebounded, rising 3.1% after announcing better-than-expected Q2 vehicle deliveries. Global stock markets showed a mixed performance as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns against a wave of corporate earnings reports. While strong results from major tech companies helped lift some indexes, uncertainty surrounding central bank policies and the future path of interest rates kept others in check. In the U.S.,   Europe Struggles on Growth Concerns   Meanwhile, European markets showed little movement, with the FTSE 100 in London flat and Germany’s DAX down 0.2%. Investors remain concerned about weak industrial output and rising energy costs across the Eurozone.“The European economy is showing signs of fatigue,” said Carla Dupont, economist at BNP Paribas. “High borrowing costs and geopolitical tensions are dragging down business activity.”Global stock markets showed a mixed performance as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns against a wave of corporate earnings reports. While strong results from major tech companies helped lift some indexes, uncertainty surrounding central bank policies and the future path of interest rates kept others in check. In the U.S.,   Asia Mixed as Chinese Markets Slump   In Asia, markets showed mixed results. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.6%, supported by strong export data. However, Chinese markets fell sharply, with the Shanghai Composite down 1.2%, as fears about the country’s property sector and sluggish consumer spending persisted. Gains in consumer and tech sectors pushed markets higher, but weaker-than-expected bank earnings and inflation-related jitters limited broader momentum. European markets edged lower as traders grew cautious about global trade tensions and slowing growth indicators, while Asian markets saw mixed results, with Hong Kong posting modest gains and Tokyo slipping slightly. Overall, market sentiment remains cautious as investors await further economic data and guidance from central banks.   Looking Ahead   Investors are now turning their focus to key corporate earnings this week from major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, as well as tech giants like Netflix and Microsoft. The results are expected to provide a clearer picture of business resilience amid high interest rates and uncertain global demand. Overall, market sentiment remains cautious as investors await further economic data and guidance from central banks.

Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity Sparks Nationwide Debate

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on Monday, declaring that former presidents are entitled to partial immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. The 6-3 decision, split along ideological lines, has triggered intense political and legal debate across the country.The ruling stems from charges brought against former President Donald Trump, who has faced multiple indictments related to alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election and events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot. The Court’s decision now makes it more difficult for prosecutors to pursue charges for actions deemed as part of a president's official duties.     Divided Reactions   President Joe Biden responded to the ruling by calling it a “dangerous precedent” that could place future presidents above the law. “No one in America should be beyond accountability,” he said during a press conference.Republican leaders, however, welcomed the decision. House Speaker Steve Scalise stated, “This ruling upholds the constitutional separation of powers and protects the office of the presidency from political attacks.”The recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has ignited intense debate across the United States, with sharp divisions emerging among legal experts, lawmakers, and the public. The decision, which sets new boundaries on the legal protections afforded to sitting presidents, has far-reaching implications for the balance of power and accountability in government. Supporters argue that the ruling upholds the integrity of the executive office by protecting it from politically motivated prosecutions, while critics warn that it could open the door to unchecked presidential authority.   What the Ruling Means   The Court ruled that while presidents do not have absolute immunity, they are shielded from criminal prosecution for actions that are “within the outer perimeter of official presidential responsibilities.” However, personal or unofficial actions remain subject to prosecution.Legal experts say the ruling could delay several of Trump’s ongoing legal cases, potentially impacting the 2024 election season, where Trump remains the leading Republican contender. As protests, press conferences, and panel discussions erupt nationwide, the ruling is expected to influence upcoming elections and reshape the legal landscape surrounding executive power for years to come.   Public Response   The recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has ignited intense debate across the United States, with sharp divisions emerging among legal experts, lawmakers, and the public. The decision, which sets new boundaries on the legal protections afforded to sitting presidents, has far-reaching implications for the balance of power and accountability in government. Supporters argue that the ruling upholds the integrity of the executive office by protecting it from politically motivated prosecutions, while critics warn that it could open the door to unchecked presidential authority. As protests, press conferences, and panel discussions erupt nationwide, the ruling is expected to influence upcoming elections and reshape the legal landscape surrounding executive power for years to come.

Demographic Shifts in the United States: A Changing Nation Over Time

The United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants and diversity. Over the last century, significant demographic changes have occurred due to immigration patterns, birth rates, cultural shifts, and changing social values. This report outlines how the racial, regional, religious, and national origin composition of the U.S. population has evolved — and where it’s heading.   Table 1: U.S. Population by Race/Ethnicity (1960–2024) Year White (Non-Hispanic) Black Hispanic/Latino Asian Native American Multiracial Other 1960 85% 10.5% 3.5% 0.5% 0.3% — 0.2% 1980 80% 11.5% 6.4% 1.5% 0.6% — 0.3% 2000 69% 12.3% 12.5% 3.6% 0.9% 2.4% 0.3% 2020 59.3% 13.4% 18.5% 5.9% 1.3% 2.8% 0.1% 2024* 57.1% 13.2% 19.1% 6.5% 1.4% 3.1% 0.2%   Over the last six decades, the regional distribution of the U.S. population has undergone a substantial transformation. Economic shifts, climate preferences, and immigration patterns have contributed to the steady rise of the South and West as the primary hubs of growth, while the Northeast and Midwest have seen their shares of the national population gradually decline.   The United States Census Bureau divides the country into four main regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Over the past several decades, regional population distribution has shifted significantly due to migration trends, job availability, climate preferences, and immigration.   Table 2: Regional Population Distribution (by U.S. Census Regions)   Region 1960 1980 2000 2020 2024 (Est.) Northeast 25% 22% 19% 17% 16.5% Midwest 29% 27% 23% 20% 19.7% South 31% 34% 36% 38% 39.2% West 15% 17% 22% 25% 24.6%   Key Takeaway: The South and West have seen consistent growth due to warmer climates, job markets, and immigration hubs (e.g., Texas, Florida, California).   The religious landscape of the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 70 years. While the country once identified overwhelmingly as Christian — particularly Protestant — more Americans today are choosing no religious affiliation, a trend that reflects shifting cultural norms, generational change, and growing diversity.   Demography by religion Religion 1950 1980 2000 2020 2024 (Est.) Protestant 69% 56% 51% 40% 39% Catholic 25% 27% 24% 21% 20% Jewish 3% 2.5% 2% 1.8% 1.8% Muslim <0.1% 0.5% 1% 1.3% 1.5% Hindu/Buddhist <0.1% 0.5% 1.5% 2% 2.2% Unaffiliated 2% 7% 15% 27% 29%   Key Shift: The rise of the “nones” (religiously unaffiliated) is among the most dramatic religious shifts in recent history.   Immigration has always been a cornerstone of the American story. But over the past 60 years, the origins of the U.S. foreign-born population have changed dramatically — shifting from a Europe-dominated pattern to one led by Latin America, Asia, and more recently, Africa. These demographic transformations reflect both global trends and U.S. immigration policy reforms.   Summary Insights Racial Diversity Growing Rapidly: Non-Hispanic Whites are no longer a supermajority. By 2045, the U.S. is projected to be “minority-majority.” Regional Power Shift: The South and West are economic and population growth engines. Religious Landscape is Secularizing: Protestants and Catholics are declining; the religiously unaffiliated are growing fastest. Immigration Patterns Have Shifted: From European-dominated to Latin American and Asian-majority since 1965’s Immigration and Nationality Act.

Heatwave Grips U.S. South and Midwest, Breaking Temperature Records

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on Monday, declaring that former presidents are entitled to partial immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. The 6-3 decision, split along ideological lines, has triggered intense political and legal debate across the country. The ruling stems from charges brought against former President Donald Trump, who has faced multiple indictments related to alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election and events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot. The Court’s decision now makes it more difficult for prosecutors to pursue charges for actions deemed as part of a president's official duties. Heatwave Grips U.S. South and Midwest, Breaking Temperature Records     Data Table Price Total 1200 1200 Ata Moyda Demographic Data District Population Percentage Noakhali 31,000,00 5% Cumilla 35,000,00 5.5% Divided Reactions President Joe Biden responded to the ruling by calling it a “dangerous precedent” that could place future presidents above the law. “No one in America should be beyond accountability,” he said during a press conference. Republican leaders, however, welcomed the decision. House Speaker Steve Scalise stated, “This ruling upholds the constitutional separation of powers and protects the office of the presidency from political attacks.” What the Ruling Means The Court ruled that while presidents do not have absolute immunity, they are shielded from criminal prosecution for actions that are “within the outer perimeter of official presidential responsibilities.” However, personal or unofficial actions remain subject to prosecution. Legal experts say the ruling could delay several of Trump’s ongoing legal cases, potentially impacting the 2024 election season, where Trump remains the leading Republican contender. Public Response Protests erupted in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with citizens expressing fears that the decision could weaken American democracy. On social media, the hashtag #NoOneAboveTheLaw trended nationwide.

Gravedigger Manu Mia’s beloved horse killed while he lies in hospital bed

As soon as he hears the news of someone's death, he rushes to the graveyard on horseback with his required tools. Like a special companion on the final journey of a person, the 67-year-old extends his sincere hands. In a heartbreaking twist of fate, the faithful companion of gravedigger Manu Mia was killed yesterday, while Manu himself remains hospitalised, battling for his life.   The 65-year-old Manu Mia, a familiar figure in the community for over four decades, has long been known for his humble service digging graves and transporting bodies in his modest wooden cart, drawn by his beloved horse, Shonar Pakhi. Residents say the bond between Manu and the gentle brown mare was unlike any they had seen—a relationship forged through hardship, routine, and deep affection. Manu was admitted to the hospital last week following complications from a respiratory illness. “He kept asking about the horse even from the hospital bed,” said his nephew, Rafique Mia. “He didn’t want her left alone.” Tragedy struck yesterday morning when Shonar Pakhi was struck and fatally injured by a speeding motorbike near the village graveyard. Witnesses said the horse had broken loose from her makeshift rope tether and was calmly walking toward the graveyard entrance, perhaps out of instinct.   “She was not just a horse; she was family,” said Rahima Begum, a long-time neighbour. “That animal had pulled hundreds of funeral carts, always steady, always calm. To see her die like this, without her owner even knowing yet—it’s just too much.” The rider of the motorbike fled the scene, and police say they are investigating the hit-and-run incident. So far, no arrests have been made. News of the horse’s death has not yet been shared with Manu, who remains in critical but stable condition. Family members are struggling with how to break the devastating news.   Locals have expressed shock and sorrow, with many calling for better enforcement of road safety rules in the area. A small vigil was held near the graveyard last night, where residents lit candles and shared memories of the old gravedigger and his loyal horse. “Manu Mia’s work was never glamorous, but he did it with dignity,” said Abdul Karim, a community elder. “Now, while he fights for his life, he has lost the only creature who stood by him through every sorrowful journey. It’s a tragic chapter in a quiet man’s life.”

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