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U.S.-China Trade Talks Extend in London: U.S. and Chinese officials continued trade negotiations in London to address escalating tensions over tariffs and rare earth mineral restrictions, which threaten global supply chains. The talks, extended to a second day, followed a Trump-Xi call, with markets cautiously optimistic.

Trump’s Travel Ban on 12 Countries Takes Effect: A controversial U.S. travel ban targeting 12 nations, including Afghanistan and Yemen, went into effect, reviving a policy from Trump’s first term. Critics argue it’s a legally refined but discriminatory move aimed at Global South countries.

Los Angeles Protests Escalate Over ICE Raids: Clashes in Los Angeles intensified as protesters rallied against federal immigration sweeps targeting Latino neighborhoods. Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, prompting accusations of overreach.

Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Aid Ship with Greta Thunberg: Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza aid ship, detaining its crew, including activist Greta Thunberg, and docked it in Ashdod. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemned the action as a “kidnapping” of volunteers.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Intensifies with Drone Strikes: Ukraine delivered a drone attack on Russia, hiding drones in grain containers, raising concerns about warfare’s impact on global trade. Russia conducted record airstrikes on Ukraine, while prisoner exchange talks progressed.

China’s Export Growth Slows Amid Tariff Pressures: China’s May exports grew at a three-month low of 4.8%, with imports dropping 3.4%, signaling deeper deflation and trade war impacts. Temporary rare earth export approvals to the U.S. eased some tensions.

Tony Awards Celebrate ‘Maybe Happy Ending’: The Broadway musical “Maybe Happy Ending” won best musical, and “Purpose” took top drama honors at the 2025 Tony Awards, marking a record-grossing theater season.