News Briefing

Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation tour on Tuesday covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia, marking an important push to strengthen India’s ties with Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Syria is set to have some US sanctions lifted after the White House said it was a move to support the country’s “path to stability and peace.” The sanctions included blocking foreign financing, were imposed on the government of Bashir al-Assad, who was overthrown by rebels in December.

(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has passed the Senate and now the House after being held up in Congress over concerns about the impact on national debt and healthcare.

Trump’s online feud with former bestie Elon Musk continues to escalate as Trump threatens to deport Musk.

USAID has officially closed its doors after President Donald Trump gradually dismantled the agency over its allegedly wasteful spending.

Elsewhere, the mixed verdict from the P Diddy trial sent shockwaves across the world.

It’s a huge week for the US president as his “One Big Beautiful Bill” is to be voted on in the Senate (4 July deadline). There has been backlash towards the bill, which could possibly add 3 trillion USD to the American debt.

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