Author: Emily Harper

Club Break Doesn’t Stop Spaniard From Shooting 68 at Royal Portrush Sergio García’s final round at the 153rd Open Championship became an unlikely comeback story after a moment of frustration early on Sunday. Just five shots into his round, the Spanish golfer broke his driver, leaving him to play the final 16 holes at Royal Portrush without one of his most important clubs. Despite the setback, García managed to post his best round of the tournament, finishing with a three-under-par 68. García, a former Masters champion and Ryder Cup icon, reacted angrily to a wayward drive from the second tee…

A significant step toward ending one of Africa’s most persistent conflicts was taken as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a declaration to end hostilities. The signing took place in Doha, Qatar, following weeks of indirect talks and mediation supported by the United States, Qatar, and other international actors. The agreement, described as a “Declaration of Principles,” aims to halt the violence that has destabilized eastern Congo and displaced over a million people in recent years. The declaration marks the first formal commitment between the Congolese government and M23 rebels since the resurgence of…

New Tariffs to Reshape Economic Ties in Southeast Asia President Donald Trump announced two major trade agreements this week, one with the Philippines and another with Indonesia, as his administration pushes ahead with its tariff-centered economic strategy. Both deals impose 19% tariffs on imports from the two nations while allowing American exports to enter without tariffs. The announcements come just ahead of the August 1 deadline Trump set for trade partners to reach new deals or face steeper tariffs. The agreement with the Philippines followed a meeting between Trump and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House. Although no…

Major Restructuring at EPA Targets Scientific Unit The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is undergoing a major reorganization as the Trump administration moves forward with its plan to dissolve the agency’s central research arm. The Office of Research and Development (ORD), which for decades provided scientific expertise for regulatory decision-making, is being shut down. This action forms part of a broader strategy to reduce the size of the federal government and reshape the agency’s internal structure. ORD was responsible for analyzing a wide range of environmental hazards, from toxic chemicals and smog to climate-related events such as wildfires and water pollution.…

India has ramped up regulatory scrutiny on major global e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart, and Myntra, as authorities seek to enforce longstanding restrictions on foreign investment and marketplace conduct. At the heart of the matter lies India’s policy that prohibits foreign-owned digital retailers from selling goods directly to consumers. Instead, these firms are required to operate as neutral marketplaces connecting buyers with third-party sellers. However, recent investigations suggest that leading platforms may have circumvented these rules by creating complex ownership structures or engaging in preferential practices that distort market competition. The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Competition Commission…

Mounting Trade Tensions With Washington Canada’s efforts to finalize a new trade agreement with the United States have hit a critical impasse. With threats of severe tariffs looming, Prime Minister Mark Carney convened an emergency meeting with all ten provincial premiers and three territorial leaders to unify Canada’s response. The central issue is a proposed 35 percent tariff on Canadian exports set to be imposed by Washington if no agreement is reached in time. The Canadian government, while continuing negotiations through its designated envoy in Washington, made clear that it will not accept a deal that compromises national interests. Instead…

Strategic Unity at the Polish-Belarusian Frontier Germany has reaffirmed its support for Poland’s border security efforts amid growing tensions along the Polish-Belarusian frontier. During a joint visit to the region, Germany’s Interior Minister praised the measures implemented by Polish authorities, highlighting the operational effectiveness of their external border protection systems. Poland has reinforced its eastern border with a high steel barrier and advanced surveillance technologies in response to increasing pressure from irregular migration. Polish officials attribute the surge in attempted crossings to orchestrated moves by Belarus and Russia, aimed at destabilizing not only Poland but the wider European Union. These…

New research from the JPMorgan Chase Institute reveals that an increasing number of Americans are moving funds from traditional checking and savings accounts into financial vehicles that generate investment income. This includes brokerage accounts, money market funds, and certificates of deposit. This growing trend is providing crucial insight into the resilience of the U.S. economy, especially after a period of high inflation and uncertainty surrounding trade policies. The analysis covered the accounts of 4.7 million households, and the findings show that while checking and savings accounts have seen minimal growth, cash reserves are on the rise when other types of…

A New Global Hub for Arts and Heritage Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island is set to redefine global art tourism with the near completion of its ambitious Saadiyat Cultural District. The expansive development, covering 2.43 square kilometers, brings together some of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions within walking distance. For the first time, visitors will be able to stroll from the Louvre to the Guggenheim without leaving a single district. The district’s design is the work of several architectural luminaries, including Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry, and Norman Foster. Their signature buildings will house institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi,…

A Dominant Display at Royal Portrush Scottie Scheffler reaffirmed his status as the world’s top golfer with a commanding four-shot victory at the 153rd Open Championship, held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The win marks Scheffler’s fourth major title and solidifies his growing legacy as one of the sport’s modern greats. Scheffler’s final-round 68 brought him to 17-under par, comfortably ahead of compatriot Harris English. The triumph places him in elite company, as the first golfer in the modern major era to win his first four majors by margins of three strokes or more. It also moves him one…