Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid has sued Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in Kurdistan. The lawsuit highlights ongoing financial disputes between Baghdad and the autonomous region, exacerbating tensions within Iraq's leadership.
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Haley Stevens, a US Representative, has announced her candidacy for Michigan's open US Senate seat, emphasizing the economic challenges stemming from President Trump's tariff policies. Stevens aims to protect Michigan's auto industry, criticizing Trump's "chaos and reckless tariffs" that she believes jeopardize thousands of jobs. She joins a competitive race with other prominent Democrats and Republicans vying for the seat.
A Russian delegation made its first visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, with plans to meet Syria's interim leader and foreign minister. Meanwhile, a Palestinian Authority delegation visited Damascus, addressing Syrian-Palestinian refugee matters. Russia maintains its military presence but canceled a port management contract, signaling shifting dynamics post-Assad.
A 64-year-old airport tug driver was critically injured after colliding with an American Eagle-operated aircraft at O’Hare International Airport on Saturday evening. The driver has been stabilized at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. No passengers or crew were hurt, and the Chicago Department of Aviation confirmed operations were not significantly impacted.
McConnel issued a lengthy statement against Hegseth as he said that whoever leads the Pentagon faces a "daily test with staggering consequences for the security of the American people and our global interests." "Mr Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high as they have ever been,†he said.
Ukraine's openness to a ceasefire challenges Russia amidst military advances, as Moscow must choose between accepting a truce or risking disruption in improving US relations. Putin, preferring a comprehensive solution, might set conditions to protect Russian interests. Meanwhile, US officials urge Moscow's unconditional agreement, with Trump expressing hope for Putin's cooperation.
Benchmark Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, two prominent venture capital firms, exemplify contrasting approaches. Benchmark maintains a small, traditional model, while Andreessen Horowitz aggressively expands, raising billions and diversifying investments. This divergence reflects a broader shift in the venture capital landscape, raising concerns about the industry's future and the impact on innovation.