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Russia is stepping up to help Cuba as the US tightens sanctions. A Russian spokeswoman said, "We will continue to provide the most active support." This comes after the US charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder, a move Russia called interference. Russia reaffirmed its solidarity with Cuba.
Even after his name came up with Jeffrey Epstein, Brad Karp is still the NFL's lawyer. He resigned as chairman of his law firm in February but stayed on. The NFL is still using him for big lawsuits, including one about racial discrimination and another from Jon Gruden. Karp said he regrets his past social contact with Epstein.
China and Pakistan are celebrating 75 years of friendship, calling themselves "iron brothers." This bond started early, with Pakistan giving China land India claims. Now, Pakistan's PM is visiting Beijing, with both countries expected to use familiar phrases like "higher than mountains, deeper than oceans." Analysts say their strong ties are based on practical needs, not just feelings.
Iran is checking America's newest thoughts on ending the war. President Trump said he's ready to wait for "the right answers" from Tehran. If they don't agree to a deal, he warned of more attacks. Pakistan is still helping with talks between the two sides.
Taiwan's President Lai said he'd be "happy" to talk with Donald Trump, a move that could break diplomatic norms and upset China. Trump confirmed he would speak to Lai, as the US considers a big arms sale. Lai stressed Taiwan's commitment to peace, calling China the "disruptor."
Israel wants to keep fighting, but the US is pushing for peace. An Israeli anchor even talked about attacking Iran, saying "we are eyeing growth" in a hypothetical way. However, Israel likely needs US approval to start a new war, and that doesn't seem likely soon.
Anthony Constantino, a sticker company boss, is running for Congress in New York. He put up a huge "Vote for Trump" sign and now has Trump's backing. Constantino said, "The New York G.O.P. is a nonperforming organization," aiming to win a seat in a district Trump won big.
The UK's Iran crisis team is being cut in half as part of big job cuts at the Foreign Office. This is happening even though the conflict is ongoing and ship traffic is still stopped. The office said, "we are offering colleagues who wish to move on the opportunity to do so."
Photographer Christopher Anderson spent 16 years capturing the raw reality of war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. He aims for emotional connection, saying, "The real thing is harder to pin down." Anderson believes photography is subjective, offering "my version" of truth, not objective fact.
Germany's leader wants Ukraine to get associate EU membership. This plan would let Ukraine join EU meetings and have a judge at the European Court, but without full voting rights for now. It's a way to speed up Ukraine's integration while other countries wait. He said, "the proposal would allow Ukraine to integrate with the bloc."
Johannesburg, Africa's business hub, is facing financial collapse. The city's art gallery is falling apart, and essential services like water and power are frequently cut. Armed gangs have taken over abandoned buildings. The finance minister warned the mayor that the city will lose funding unless it fixes "wasteful spending."
Hong Kong was surprisingly quiet during the recent Trump-Xi summit, a welcome change after years of US-China tension. Businesses hoping for a financial hub revival saw the city's omission from talks as a good sign. Unlike before, when Trump revoked Hong Kong's special status, this time, "no news is good news" for the city's economic future.