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UN Backs Gaza Ceasefire and International Force. Here’s the Twist: Hamas Says No.

The UN Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, linking hostages’ release to a phased truce and authorizing an international stabilization force, despite Hamas’s rejection and abstentions by Russia and China. The plan introduces a potential pathway to Palestinian statehood and ties security, transitional governance, and political steps amid intense regional and diplomatic divisions. Implementation will hinge on ground realities, neutrality, and logistics.
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Tariff Split: U.S. Lifts Coffee Duties for Most Origins—But Keeps 40% on Brazil
The U.S. has removed its 10% tariff on most coffee imports, benefitting non-Brazilian coffee exporters and U.S. roasters, but kept a 40% tariff on Brazilian coffee. This shift is expected to alter global coffee trade flows, disadvantaging Brazil while boosting other origins in the U.S. market.
Summers–Epstein Emails Spark an Institutional Reckoning—and a Transatlantic Accountability Test
A cache of emails between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein has reignited controversy over elite institutional networks after Epstein's conviction. Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Harvard to cut ties with Summers, who has stepped back from public roles but continues teaching. The fallout forces universities, think tanks, and policy forums to reassess due diligence and reputational risk management.
Tariffs to 15%, $200B Inbound: The Swiss–Liechtenstein Deal You Didn’t See Coming
A non‑binding U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein framework would cap many tariffs at 15% and unlock $200B in U.S. investments by 2028, with $67B in 2026. Market openings, TRQs, and regulatory steps round out the package.
MBS’s White House Visit Collides With Trump’s Riyadh Brand Push – and a Possible F‑35 Deal
Diplomacy, fighter jets, and a luxury Riyadh project are set to collide as Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House. The timing is fueling fresh conflict‑of‑interest questions.

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