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Recent diplomatic discussions between Israel and Syria signal a potential normalization of relations, coinciding with the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria by Trump.
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, with both Israeli military reorganization around aid centers and violent incidents involving settlers highlighting ongoing conflicts.
Canada has rescinded its digital-services tax to salvage trade negotiations with the U.S., while Trump's ultimatum on tariffs looms over upcoming discussions.
European nations are experiencing rising national debt due to increased defense spending, which is complicating their economic stability amid inflationary pressures.
The emergence of a new generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs is notable amidst regulatory challenges, as they continue to demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity in the business landscape.

Financial Times

Senate races to pass Trump’s flagship tax bill as deadline looms ft.com an hour ago by FT Client Support
Republicans can only afford to lose three votes to secure a simple majority, with all Democrats opposed
When will Congress pass Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’? ft.com 3 hours ago by FT Client Support
Republican angst over legislation’s impact on debt and cuts to healthcare is slowing its progress
Late tweaks to Trump tax bill create green power winners and losers ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support
Companies that build industrial-scale wind and solar hit hardest while those in residential sector rally
The vulnerabilities holding back Chinese industry ft.com 19 hours ago by FT Client Support
Despite its prowess, China has not been able to overcome dozens of ‘choke points’ that are the essential building blocks of modern manufacturi…
Nato’s summit cannot disguise Ukraine’s plight ft.com 11 hours ago by FT Client Support
Without more military aid, Kyiv’s situation on the battlefield could deteriorate rapidly
Private equity’s big tax perk is the one that got away — again ft.com 7 hours ago by FT Client Support
Despite bipartisan distaste, the ‘carried interest’ distortion refuses to die
Trump administration says Harvard violated US civil rights law ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Ruling comes amid possibility of settlement between White House and Ivy League university
US dollar suffers worst start to year since 1973 ft.com an hour ago by FT Client Support
Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising debt levels have sparked decline of more than 10% in first half of 2025
US stock market comeback tests investor faith in rotation to Europe ft.com 19 hours ago by FT Client Support
S&P 500 has outstripped rival global indices in the second quarter as tariff turmoil fades
Trump lifts most US sanctions on Syria ft.com 3 hours ago by FT Client Support
President’s executive order also reviews Damascus’s designation as state sponsor of terrorism
Oracle shares hit record high on $30bn cloud contract ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Data centre group says business from unnamed new client will start to generate revenue by 2028