Canadian musician Matthew Good has cancelled his US tour in protest of President Trump's pressure on Canada to drop its digital services tax. Good criticized the Canadian government's decision to scrap the tax, which was intended for big tech companies. He accused Canada of being bullied out of billions in revenue and expressed fear of border issues for speaking out.
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Amidst Myanmar's civil war, China is exploiting the nation's heavy rare earth metal resources, vital for advanced technologies. Chinese companies extract billions worth of minerals, benefiting from the post-coup sanctions and the junta's need for revenue. This extraction, concentrated in border regions like Kachin and Shan, causes environmental damage, with toxic byproducts polluting rivers and impacting neighboring Thailand.
John Phillip Thomas and Lynette Read Sharp face charges for allegedly aiding Benjamin Hanil Song, who attacked an ICE detention center in Alvarado, Texas. While not directly involved in the shooting, they are accused of helping Song evade capture by coordinating through encrypted chats. Thomas and Sharp are now in custody, with Song apprehended after a manhunt.
Donald Trump plans tariffs on goods from smaller nations. These include countries in Africa and the Caribbean. The tariff could be a little over 10 percent. New tariff rates will take effect on August 1. Trump will announce tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs by month's end. He had announced a trade agreement with Indonesia. This agreement reduces tariffs on Indonesian exports.
An Allegiant Air flight from Florida to Virginia made an emergency landing after passenger Taj Malik Taylor, recently discharged from a psychiatric facility, allegedly claimed his laptop was a bomb. The incident occurred shortly after take-off, prompting the pilot to return to St Pete–Clearwater airport.
The White House was briefly locked down on Tuesday after someone threw a phone over the North Lawn fence, prompting a Secret Service investigation. Journalists were moved inside as agents secured the area and Pennsylvania Avenue was temporarily closed. Security measures were lifted within an hour, and reporters returned to their posts before President Trump's departure.
Legendary German rock band Scorpions return to Abu Dhabi after eight years with a one-night show at Etihad Arena on October 21, 2025. Part of their “Coming Home” tour celebrating 60 years of music, the concert promises iconic hits and high energy. Tickets go on presale July 11 via Live Nation Middle East.
Vice President JD Vance's Disneyland visit became controversial due to protests over ICE raids and his past criticism of Disney. Jane Fleming Kleeb confronted him about his alleged dislike for California. A video of Vance awkwardly running after his child went viral, drawing mockery online. While Vance ignored most of the trolling and protests, he clapped back at California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and WHO regional director, has been placed on indefinite leave starting July 11. This action follows fraud, forgery, and power misuse cases filed against her by Bangladesh's anti-corruption commission four months prior. WHO's assistant director-general Catharina Boehme will serve as the Officer in Charge in her place.