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Trade deals brought relief for some Asian countries.
President Donald Trump announced deals with Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and a handful of other countries that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers. Steep tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum remain, and many other countries, including South Korea and Thailand, have yet to clinch agreements. A deal with China is pending.
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Aid groups say “mass starvation” is spreading in Gaza.
A statement signed by 111 organizations called for governments to take action, demanding an immediate ceasefire and that restrictions be lifted on the flow of humanitarian aid. They noted that food, clean water, medical supplies, and other items sit untouched just outside Gaza. Israel, which controls all supplies entering the enclave, denies it is responsible for shortages of food.
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Ukrainians protested a controversial anti-corruption bill.
Thousands gathered in Kyiv and other cities on Tuesday to urge President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto a bill that tightens oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence. The rally was the first major protest against the government in more than three years of war. Mr. Zelenskyy signed the bill into law late Tuesday.
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Russia moved to outlaw “extremist” online searches.
Officials define extremist activity broadly; it includes opposition groups like the one created by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the “international LGBT movement.” Authorities have ramped up their crackdown on dissent since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Online censorship and prosecutions for social media posts and comments have soared, and independent news outlets and rights groups have been shut down.
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