
US Congress Approves $70 Billion Funding for Immigration Agencies Amid Policy Shifts
US Congress approves $70 billion funding for ICE and CBP to reinforce immigration enforcement amid leadership changes and policy controversies.

US Congress approves $70 billion funding for ICE and CBP to reinforce immigration enforcement amid leadership changes and policy controversies.

A U.S. federal court invalidated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unauthorized tax and impacting tech firms' talent acquisition strategies.

The US has expanded sanctions on Cuban President DÃaz-Canel and Castro family members amid worsening bilateral tensions and Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.

The U.S. House has passed a resolution restricting President Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without Congress's approval, highlighting bipartisan concerns over executive war powers.

The US charged former Cuban leader Raul Castro with conspiracy to kill four Americans in a 1996 incident, intensifying tensions amid shifting regional alliances and US sanctions.

US intelligence reveals Iran has restored about 70% of its pre-conflict missile arsenal, contradicting official claims of a destroyed Iranian military threat.

Putin names Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue and signaling Russia's strategic diplomatic approach.

President Trump delays EU auto tariff hike to July 4, extending a key deadline amid ongoing disputes over compliance with a major US-EU trade agreement.

Germany is accelerating development of domestic long-range weapons after the US declined to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russia’s Iskander threat and bolster European deterrence.

The ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession in 2026 if the EU retaliates, threatening the country's vital automotive exports amid escalating trade tensions.

The US notifies European allies of significant arms shipment delays as it urgently replenishes stockpiles depleted by conflict with Iran, while approving large arms exports to Middle Eastern partners.

US chargé d’affaires Julie Davis will leave Kyiv amid tensions with the Trump administration and shifting US support policy for Ukraine, raising concerns over diplomatic continuity.