New York’s highest court denied Donald Trump’s request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court as his final option. Trump was convicted in May of falsifying business records related to a payment to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. His legal team argues the case is politically motivated and violates presidential immunity.
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Indonesia and China have pledged to enhance maritime cooperation, focusing on security and safety in the South China Sea, despite Jakarta's concerns over Chinese activities near the Natuna Islands. Both nations agreed to collaborate on infrastructure, minerals, and joint security initiatives. A memorandum of understanding was signed by coast guards to bolster maritime security.
Mohammad al-Bashir, a former "Salvation Government" leader in Idlib, Syria, is now the nation's head. The engineering graduate takes the helm after a 13-year conflict, governing from Damascus. Bashir, originally from Idlib, previously worked for Syria's state gas company and led the rebel administration. His leadership expands beyond Idlib after a recent rebel offensive captured key territories, including Aleppo.
The head of the UK's national grid has said there was "enough power" to keep Heathrow Airport running on Friday, after an electrical substation fire shuttered Europe's busiest air hub. National Grid chief executive John Pettigrew told the Financial Times on Sunday that power had remained available to the airport in west London through two other substations.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with US Senator Steve Daines to emphasize dialogue over confrontation amidst rising trade tensions and fentanyl issues. Li stressed the importance of cooperation and fair competition, calling for sustainable development in China-US relations. The visit comes as the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, further straining economic ties.
Federal agencies removed gender and diversity references from websites following a directive linked to President Trump's executive orders. The changes affected multiple areas, including health pages and passport applications, resulting in significant backlash from various organizations and concerns about government transparency.