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US-China detente tested by Asia Pacific domination bid
Lloyd Austin, the United States' defence minister, has lauded a "new era of security" in the Asia Pacific, emphasizing that the region remains a significant strategic priority for the United States. A senior Chinese military official swiftly rebuked this statement. Austin issued the statement one Saturday following a critical meeting in Singapore with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. During the meeting, the two leaders resolved to reestablish military-to-military communications to alleviate the increasing tensions between the world's two largest economies.
‘Reckless’ for Trump to declare the trial biased, according to Biden
A day after the historic conviction, US President Joe Biden stated that it was "reckless" for his predecessor, Donald Trump, to refer to his trial as rigged. Mr. Biden vigorously defended the US justice system in his initial public statements regarding the guilty verdict for Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Mr. Biden reaffirmed the American principle that no one is above the law in response to the outcome.
As US hesitates, Europe eases Ukraine restrictions
During the past week, Europe began to relax some of its self-imposed restrictions on providing military assistance to Ukraine. The United States maintained a cautious stance, and Russia issued a warning against actions that could result in "a World War" - a frequently expressed threat to use nuclear weapons. On the ground, Ukraine halted the Russian advance in its northern Kharkiv region, reclaiming some territory northeast of Lyptsi, and maintained the defense of Chasiv Yar, a strategically significant settlement on the eastern front.
Scottie Scheffler’s US PGA Championship arrest charges dropped
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, as verified on Wednesday. According to Kentucky's NewsRadio 840 WHAS, Scheffler and the Louisville Metro Police Department have reached an agreement in which they will refrain from pursuing any legal action in connection with his arrest at the US PGA Championship earlier this month. In a court hearing on Wednesday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell verified that the case would not proceed.
Trump booed Libertarian convention: ‘No wannabe dictators!’
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has experienced the uncommon disgrace of being booed and heckled during a boisterous speech at the Libertarian National Convention. The Republican presidential nominee's struggle to broaden his appeal across the political spectrum was underscored by his rocky ride at a Washington hotel on Saturday night, which included chants of "Bullshit!" and "Fuck you!"
First aerial test of America’s $745M nuclear bomber
America's $745-million stealth nuclear bomber, which is highly classified, is reportedly conducting its first publicly acknowledged flight test amid the release of new images. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022; however, the United States government has been cautious in demonstrating this radar-evading aircraft.
US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation for ‘illegal monopoly’
The Department of Justice in the United States has initiated a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. The lawsuit accuses the companies of operating an unlawful monopoly and inflating ticket prices for concerts, shows, and other events. On Thursday, 30 state and district attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court. The lawsuit aims to dismantle the monopoly they contend is forcing out smaller promoters and harming artists.
Biden cancels $7.7bn more student debt for 160,000 debtors
President Joe Biden of the United States has declared that his administration will cancel $7.7 billion in student debt for an additional 160,000 borrowers. According to the US Department of Education, Wednesday's most recent action has increased the number of individuals who will benefit from the president's debt relief initiative to 4.75 million.
Trump falsely claims US law department wanted to assassinate him
Donald Trump expressed an alarming concern in a fundraising email on Tuesday and social media. He stated that the Department of Justice was prepared to execute him. The outrageous distortion occurred in the context of Trump's hush-money trial in New York and amid concerns about the escalating political violence surrounding the upcoming presidential election, which is primarily attributed to the far right. The comments continue to solidify the distorted image that Trump and his allies have presented, in which a patriotic Trump is juxtaposed with anti-democratic deep-state adversaries.
Trump hush money trial: Cohen admits to stealing
Cohen's fourth and concluding day on the witness stand it occurred on Monday. His statements were the final witness testimony that the prosecution presented prior to concluding its case. The trial has now shifted to the defense, which is attempting to refute allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal a hush-money payment to a former pornographic film actress, thereby bolstering his chances in the 2016 presidential election.