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Judge says government can’t limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people

LGBTQ+ · United States

Judge says government can’t limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people

56% Center coverage: 129 sources

A federal judge expanded a ruling Tuesday that blocked the Trump administration from enacting policy changes to sex markers on passports for many transgender and nonbinary Americans.See the Story

Next G7 leaders summit to take place at Evian in French Alps, Macron says

Emmanuel Macron · France

Next G7 leaders summit to take place at Evian in French Alps, Macron says

41% Center coverage: 29 sources

France will host the next G7 summit at the Alpine spa resort town of Evian-les-Bains in June 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, vowing to keep unity and work closely with trusted partners to weigh more on the world.See the Story

Trump contradicts his spy chief on Iran's nuclear program

Donald Trump · United States

Trump contradicts his spy chief on Iran's nuclear program

36% Center coverage: 19 sources

President Trump rejected his own director of national intelligence’s assessment of Iran’s nuclear capabilities in remarks as he returned from the Group of Seven summit in Alberta, Canada, a day early to weigh America’s response to escalating airstrikes between Israel and Iran. See the Story

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Putin and Erdogan condemn Israeli actions against Iran in phone call, Kremlin says

Low coverage from Left Sources

Putin and Erdogan condemn Israeli actions against Iran in phone call, Kremlin says

Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia: Reuters

Low coverage from Right Sources

Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia: Reuters

Pakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel

41% Right coverage: 17 sources

Israel-Iran Conflict · Pakistan See the Story

Miscalculation by Spanish power grid operator REE contributed to massive blackout, report finds

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

Energy · Spain See the Story

Economists cut Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.7% on geopolitical and trade tensions

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The economists in the MAS survey also see growth stuck at 1.7 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com.Trade · Singapore Read Article

WP co-opts 4 rookie MPs into CEC, NCMP Eileen Chong to head youth wing

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

NCMP Andre Low is now the deputy head of its media team, said WP. Read more at straitstimes.com.Singapore · Singapore See the Story

Japan’s Exports Fall as US Tariffs Stoke Recession Risks

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The drop in exports and the widening trade deficit signal Japan’s economy could shrink again in the second quarter. Read more at straitstimes.com.Tariffs · Japan See the Story

Choksi's Legal Battle: Kidnapping Allegations Against India

60% Right coverage: 10 sources

Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for the PNB fraud case, is suing the Indian government in London, alleging kidnapping and torture. Indian authorities deny the allegations, claiming state immunity. This legal battle raises questions over jurisdiction and international relations, amid related proceedings against Choksi's nephew, Nirav Modi.Narendra Modi · India See the Story

Bali Flights Cancelled After Indonesia Volcano Eruption

39% Right coverage: 31 sources

JAKARTA: At least two dozen flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali have been cancelled, its international airport website showed on Wednesday (Jun 18), after a volcano in the archipelago's easVolcano · Bali See the Story

Optus to Pay $100 Million Fine over Sales to Vulnerable Customers

57% Right coverage: 7 sources

Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.Business · Australia See the Story

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