El Salvador ends presidential term limits, opening door to indefinite rule
Nayib Bukele to run indefinitely. Passed under an expedited process
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Polls show rising hostility toward Israel amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Recent Pew polls show more than half of U.S. adults now hold unfavorable views of Israel, with stronger opposition among younger generations.
Starting September 2, US visa interviews to change
Notably, the new rules also mandate interviews for applicants under 14 and over 79 years of age, reversing the long-standing exemption for these age groups
El Salvador scraps term limits: Legislature greenlights indefinite re-election for Presidents
El Salvador legislature approves indefinite presidential reelection, extending terms to six years
Putin signs new law banning online searches for ‘extremist’ content
President Putin has signed a law banning searches for “extremist” content, raising concerns about surveillance, censorship, and police liability.
Indian refineries halt Russian oil purchases after Trump threats
Trump earlier warned of 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil unless Moscow reaches a peace deal with Ukraine.
Why U.S. visa limits may signal deeper troubles for Nigeria
The United States’ recent visa restrictions on Nigerians have sparked criticism, with analysts warning of deeper geopolitical motives.
Trump slaps 25% tariff on India ahead of trade deadline
President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India, citing “strenuous and obnoxious” trade barriers.
Mass evacuations ordered in Japan, U.S. after world’s sixth strongest earthquake sparks tsunami
A powerful 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations across Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt urge Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza to end war
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have joined a coalition of Arab and Western nations calling on Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza and disarm as part of a renewed push for peace with Israel.