President Trump sparked controversy with his suggestion for the US to help turn Gaza into a "freedom zone," a concept previously floated as a potential luxury and business hub that could involve significant displacement. Hamas rejected this idea, asserting Gaza is not real estate for sale. Meanwhile, the region faces a severe blockade raising fears of famine, prompting protests, including one at a US Senate hearing by Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, who was arrested while speaking out against the blockade and cuts to US healthcare funding. In diplomacy, President Trump indicated that Iran has "sort of" agreed to terms for a nuclear deal following talks in Oman, outlining a future without nuclear weapons for Tehran in exchange for sanctions lifting, though challenges remain, particularly concerning potential external influence. Concerns also emerged from court documents suggesting Iran is utilizing criminal gangs for targeted attacks abroad, with President Trump reportedly among those allegedly targeted.Across borders, the US-Mexico border remains a point of legal and policy contention. A federal judge dismissed trespassing charges against immigrants in a new military zone in New Mexico, ruling they were not aware they were entering a restricted area. This decision presents a setback for Trump administration efforts to increase penalties for unlawful crossings, even as authorities plan to expand these military zones in efforts to gain "100% operational control." Shifting to Asia, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into military clashes, highlighting Pakistan's use of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets and missiles, reportedly used to shoot down Indian planes – marking a first combat use for these Chinese systems and providing a crucial test case. This conflict occurs as India has blocked Chinese state media accounts on social media platforms, accusing them of spreading misinformation amidst a dispute over placenames in a border territory claimed by both India and China. Interestingly, despite reports of issues with its previous order, India is now seeking to acquire more Russian S-400 missile defense systems. India also revoked the security clearance for a Turkish aviation company operating at major airports, citing national security concerns following Turkey's support for Pakistan.In business and economy news, Nissan's Sunderland factory in the UK, Britain's largest car plant, is safe from planned global factory closures. Despite running under capacity, Nissan's new CEO is open to leveraging the plant's capabilities by building cars for Chinese partner Dongfeng, aiming to boost profitability. Apple's plans to shift some iPhone assembly for the US market from China to India drew a public rebuke from President Trump, who urged Tim Cook to increase production in the United States instead, although experts note significant challenges and costs to this idea. The broader global economic outlook is impacted by trade uncertainty, including the persistence of the US-China trade war and the effects of Trump's tariffs, though a recently outlined US-UK trade deal includes some reduced levies on British goods like autos, steel, and aluminum. The UK economy itself showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, becoming the fastest-growing in the G7 bloc, a positive signal for the Labour government, though economists anticipate a potential slowdown. Elsewhere, pressure is mounting on Fifa over reports of severe risks and numerous deaths of migrant workers involved in construction for Saudi Arabia's World Cup and megaprojects, with human rights groups criticizing the lack of transparency and difficulties families face in obtaining compensation.On the political and social front, Australia's opposition Liberal and National parties are engaged in discussions following their election loss, exploring a new cooperation agreement amidst an internal push from the Nationals to potentially abandon net zero policies

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