🛒 U.S. removes tariffs on some Brazilian food imports
The White House lifted duties on items like Brazilian beef and coffee, saying the move should help ease grocery costs. Cheaper imports could trim prices at the margin, though U.S. producers warn about tougher competition.
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🌐 Two‑dozen of the world’s richest nations cut back on development aid efforts
A new index by the Center for Global Development shows 24 major economies—including the U.S. and Japan—are reducing foreign aid flows and scaling back “development‑friendly” policies. The shift could leave lower‑income countries with larger funding gaps amid rising global needs.
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🖥️ U.S. charges four in scheme to smuggle Nvidia AI chips to China
Federal prosecutors accused four men of illegally exporting restricted Nvidia processors used to train artificial intelligence systems. The case underscores tighter U.S. export rules on advanced chips and the high demand driving efforts to evade them.
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🆘 U.N. presses for access to Sudan’s al-Fashir after reports of atrocities
U.N. agencies say they are seeking safe entry to al-Fashir in Darfur following reports of killings and mass displacement after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took the city. Humanitarian groups warn that hundreds of thousands need food and medical care as fighting blocks aid routes.
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🛂 Immigration crackdown in North Carolina tops 250 arrests
U.S. authorities expanded “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” arresting more than 250 people across the state this week, according to officials. The sweep reflects a broader national enforcement push and has prompted school absences, business closures, and protests in immigrant communities.
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