Friday Briefing
Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House.
New Zealand Election: After Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for Women in Politics
Three years after Ms. Ardern won a resounding victory for her Labour Party, the nation will vote in a very different political landscape.
Inside the Deal to Free 5 American Prisoners in Iran
U.S. negotiators say the release of the prisoners is proof that even fierce adversaries can sometimes find their way to an agreement. But the deal almost didn’t happen.
Canada says India helped assassinate a Sikh activist: Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Rift between the countries widens – USA TODAY
Canada says India helped assassinate a Sikh activist: Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Rift between the countries widens USA TODAYUnited States In Talks With India Over Canada Issue, In Touch With Indians At High Levels Says US India TodayIndia suspends visas for Canadians as row escalates BBCHow the murder of a Sikh leader sparked an international incident between
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Set to Clear Final UK Hurdle – Bloomberg
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Set to Clear Final UK Hurdle BloombergMicrosoft’s Activision Deal Moves Closer to UK Approval Bloomberg TelevisionMicrosoft’s Activision Blizzard deal gets preliminary approval from UK regulator The VergeMicrosoft’s new Call of Duty deal set for approval BBCMicrosoft/Activision Buyout Looks Set to Close in October After UK Finally Approves Deal IGN
Exclusive: Satellite images show increased activity at nuclear test sites in Russia, China and US – CNN
Exclusive: Satellite images show increased activity at nuclear test sites in Russia, China and US CNNNuclear preparations CNN
Poland no longer sending arms to Ukraine: A reason to worry? – DW (English)
Poland no longer sending arms to Ukraine: A reason to worry? DW (English)Poland says it will stop arming Ukraine. How did we get here – and what does it mean for the war? CNNPoland says it won’t send Ukraine weapons amid grain dispute; Russia launches more strikes CBS NewsPolish FM: We will continue to back Ukraine, but we
McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice – CNN
McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice CNNHouse Republicans again fail to advance defense spending bill as shutdown looms CBS Evening NewsRight-Wing Republicans Defy McCarthy, Blocking Defense Bill The New York TimesOpinion | Why Kevin McCarthy Can’t Do His Job The New York TimesGood old-fashioned bipartisanship can end McCarthy’s cartoonish plight The
“LOOK AT GOD” – Koryn Hawthorne is Thankful in New Song & Video
Two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award-winning, inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne, releases her brand new single, “Look At God,” lifted from her forthcoming third album. The triple-threat entertainer’s new single, “Look At God” is available to stream and purchase wherever music is sold and streamed now. Executive Produced by, J White Did It
The Pulse of Entertainment: TUBI Acquires Director Mark Hunter’s ‘3rd Degree’ | VIDEO
TUBI acquires Director Mark Hunters’ film 3rd Degree. *“’3rd Degree‘ is fictional,” said film/stage play director Mark Hunter about his film which was recently acquired by TUBI. “Actually, it was a play for 15 years.” A veteran playwright and director, Hunter is bringing his stage plays to the big screen(s). He said 3rd Degree was