WorldPingAl Jazeera
Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen
Washington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
STAT
STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
WorldPingThe Senate investigation includes RFK Jr. as well as the heads of Reynolds American and kratom company Botanic Tonics, asking for written responses and documentation by Aug. 31.
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WorldPingThe Hindu
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's Ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula
The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Washington Post
Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat
A senior State Department official told reporters in a background briefing that it was a “reciprocal” action because Brazil has not approved President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Brasilia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
WorldPingThe Guardian
US refunds $100bn of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
More than half of tariff income refunded after supreme court ruled Trump’s levies were illegal Business live – latest updates The Trump administration has refunded about $100bn from the tariffs it collected before the US supreme court ruled them ille…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
CBS News
Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
The Verge
Trump’s AI testing plan is limited and vague
The Trump administration's framework for assessing potential cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI reportedly has no interest in testing open models.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge