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TL/DR - Republican Nikki Haley, who is running a presidential campaign, made an error concerning the Civil War and slavery, which she now needs to correct. This follows her omission of slavery as a cause of the Civil War during a speech at a campaign event in New Hampshire. The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador has…

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to reinstate an expanded travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim countries, suspend refugee resettlements, and deport individuals considered to have “jihadist sympathies” if he is re-elected. During his earlier presidency, Trump's signature policy limited travelers from seven…

TL/DR - The US has formally recognised the Cook Islands and Niue, as part of President Joe Biden's efforts to counter China’s rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This comes as part of the administration's broader initiative to engage with Pacific Island nations. In addition, Biden is expected to announce new infrastructure funding for…

TL/DR - Hurricane Idalia is set to intensify significantly as it heads to Florida, with a predicted landfall on Wednesday along the Gulf Coast. The hurricane, which is expected to hit at Category 3 strength, may become the first major hurricane in at least 172 years to hit Apalachee Bay in the sparsely populated Big Bend region. Preparations are…