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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Congress Approves Trump’s Sweeping Domestic Agenda in Narrow Vote

In a landmark legislative victory for President Donald Trump, the U.S. Congress has passed a massive $4.5 trillion domestic policy bill, delivering on a wide array of Republican priorities. Dubbed by supporters as the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the 887-page package was approved by a razor-thin margin of 218–214 in the House, following a 51–50 Senate vote where Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.

The legislation extends Trump-era tax cuts from 2017 and introduces new deductions, including for tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits. It also boosts military and immigration enforcement spending, allocating $350 billion for national security initiatives and mass deportation efforts.

To offset some of the revenue loss, the bill imposes $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and clean energy programs. Critics warn that these reductions could leave nearly 12 million Americans without health coverage and significantly impact low-income families.

Democrats unanimously opposed the bill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivering a record-breaking 8-hour, 44-minute speech condemning the legislation as “trickle-down cruelty” and a “disgusting abomination”.

President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on July 4th, marking a defining moment in his second term and setting the stage for contentious midterm elections in 2026.

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