Headlines of the hour: - US: G7 reaches deal on Ukraine - X makes likes private - Heavy rains batter Chile - Israel: Heavy rocket fire from Lebanon

US: G7 reaches deal on Ukraine | X makes 'likes' private | Heavy rains batter Chile

A new bill that has been passed by American lawmakers challenges Chinese disinformation on Tibet. It also says that Beijing's claim that Tibet has been a part of China since ancient times is historically inaccurate. Gravitas has the details.

Gravitas | Tibet becomes a new flashpoint in China, America rivalry

Now, we look at what the US Federal reserve's latest policy means to the world. The US Federal reserve kept rates on hold, given the last leg of the inflation fight is not done. Their updated forecasts leave 2024 growth and unemployment unchanged. But inflation projections are higher than previously thought.

How does US Fed policy affect the rest of the world?

The group of seven leaders have arrived in southern Italy to discuss issues dominating the world at the moment. The Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas Wars are expected to take center stage during the scheduled 3 days of talks. Watch in for more details!

G7 Summit 2024: Biden and Zelensky to sign security deal at G7 summit

G7 Summit 2024: Hunger & Debt crisis in focus: Charity Oxfam urges wealthy Nations to boost spending on ending hunger as G7 leaders meet in Italy saying that just 3% of the G7 military spending could help solve the global food and debt crisis. Watch in for more details!

G7 Summit 2024: G7 spending shift could end global hunger, solve debt crisis

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin has said that Hamas has proposed various changes, some unworkable for a US back proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza. he also added that mediators are determined to close the gaps.

US: Hamas seeks changes to ceasefire plan; denies proposing new ideas

The United States has announced a series of sanctions aimed at constraining Moscow's war in Ukraine well these steps that come ahead of the G7 leaders talks this week reportedly raised the stakes for foreign banks that still deal with Russia.

US unveils sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

A new class of pro-Trump influencers are helping shape the immigration debate as the US election campaign heats up. The self-shot video dispatches from US cities and the southern border with Mexico portray migrants in the US illegally as dangerous and burdensome and as part of a plan to grow the ranks of democratic voters.

Pro-Trump influencers in debate as US poll campaign on immigration heats up

Things are fast escalating on the ground in Ukraine. Russia has captured another village and shot down a Ukrainian warplane. Russian warships and a nuclear submarine have reached Cuba. Russia is holding nuclear drills with Belarus. What are these developments pointing at?

Russia frigate, nuclear-powered submarine in Cuba; Moscow postures while US plays down threat

G7 Summit 2024: 3% of G7's defence spending can end hunger

Watch top headlines of the hour: - G7 set to agree on $50 billion loan to Ukraine - NATO to crackdown on Russian spies - Turkey, US sign $23 billion 5-16 deal - Massive fire at Iraq's oil refinery

WION Headlines | G7 set to agree on $50 billion loan to Ukraine | NATO to crackdown on Russian spies

US lawmakers have passed a bipartisan legislation enhancing the US support for Tibet. This could become another flash point in the already strained US-China ties. The resolved Tibet act helps counter the Chinese government's misinformation about Tibet. Watch in for more details!

US lawmakers pass Tibet policy bill promoting talks between Beijing & the Dala Lama

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Kuwait fire tragedy: MoS MEA meets injured - G7 summit: US-Ukraine to sign new security deal - Russia practices electronic missile launches - Stoltenberg: Adapting nuclear arsenal to threats - UNRWA: Over 330,000 tonnes waste in Gaza - Fedex to cut 2,000 jobs in Europe

WION Headlines | G7 summit: US-Ukraine to sign new security deal | Kuwait fire: MoS MEA meets injured

Israeli army releases video said to show strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets on northern Israel, strikes deeper into Israeli territory

Russia's deployment of a warship fleet to Havana, Cuba, has raised eyebrows as a potential show of force in the region, further escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine.

Russian warships' arrival in Havana seen as show of force amid Ukraine tensions

The US military and its formidable technological prowess needs no introduction. They're perpetually geared up to face any threats and challenges that rise up. However, in a remote island in the Pacific, the US military machine faces an unknown threat.

US Military faces climate change threat

Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of southern Florida. More than 8 million residents are under flash flood alerts through Miami Dade, Broward, lee, collier and Sarasota counties.

'Life-threatening flooding' hits Florida

US expands sanctions against Russia ahead of G7 leaders' meeting in Italy

With tensions high as ever in the Taiwan Strait, top US admiral of the Navy Fleet in the Indo-Pacific has threatened to turn the Taiwan straight into an unmanned hellscape in the event of China invading Taiwan.

US Admiral unveils 'hellscape' strategy, issues stern warning over Taiwan invasion attempts

The recent US decision to bar imports from companies allegedly involved in Uyghur forced labor in China reflects growing global concerns over human rights abuses and their implications for international trade.

US-China trade war: US bars Chinese shoe imports over labor abuse

Antony Blinken says some of Hamas’ requested amendments to the un-backed ceasefire plan are workable, but some are not. At what point will US patience run out? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Israel-Hamas war: At what point will US patience run out? | Gravitas

Now, we look at whether the dollar is losing its global dominance. International Monetary Fund's data reveals that US dollar's dominance as the world's primary reserve currency is slowly eroding. While it remains the most widely held reserve currency, the share has been declining for the past two decades. This trend continues despite recent strength in the dollar itself.

IMF data shows gradual decline in dollar's share of global reserves

Now, let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks declined to shrug off a positive session on wall street, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh record high. Reason: A double-whammy of the US inflation report and the federal reserve decision landing later in the day kept traders on edge.

'Set the Alarm' rings across Asia ahead of FED & inflation

First family is under the lens at a critical time with Presidential elections less than 5 months away. Just hours after Hunter Biden's gun trial ended in a guilty verdict, US President Joe Biden addressed a gun control group in Washington. Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of lying about drug use to illegally buy gun. A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on all three counts. What does this mean for Joe Biden's re-election campaign?

US Elections: Biden calls for ban on assault weapons, stricter background check

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