🕊️ US, Ukraine say Geneva talks produced a refined peace framework
After weekend talks in Geneva, the US and Ukraine said they drafted a refined framework for a possible plan to end Russia’s war. It matters because decisions due this week could shape security guarantees, territory questions, and funding that affect millions and global markets.
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💥 Israel says it killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff in Beirut strike
Israel carried out its first strike on Beirut in months, saying it killed Hezbollah’s top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and Lebanon authorities reported additional casualties. The hit raises the risk of a wider Israel‑Lebanon fight that could pull in regional forces and disrupt energy routes.
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🌍 G20 closes in South Africa without a US delegation after boycott
The summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with leaders adopting a declaration at the start, while the US stayed away over disputes with the host government. The G20, short for Group of 20, is a forum of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies that coordinate global economic policy, so a US absence can weaken follow-through on climate, debt and growth plans.
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🏛️ Union asks judge to order funding for the US consumer watchdog
A federal employees’ union asked a judge to require the White House to fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is the agency that oversees mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and other consumer finance products. The bureau has warned it may soon run out of money because the administration has not approved its routine funding request, and a ruling here could shape how the agency operates and how strongly it can police everyday financial practices.
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📱 Senator presses Trump for details on TikTok divestiture plan
Sen. Ed Markey asked the White House to explain key parts of its plan requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell a majority stake in the app’s U.S. operations. The administration has said the deal would keep the app running in the U.S., but questions remain about who would own it, how data would be protected, and whether China would allow the sale, all of which could set long-term rules for other foreign-owned tech platforms.
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