Marco Rubio Steps Down as Acting U.S. Archivist Amid Federal Law Limits 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
U.S. to Begin Paying UN Dues as Financial Crisis Spurs Push for Reforms 
U.S. Lawmakers to Review Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein DOJ Files Starting Monday 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
UAE Plans Temporary Housing Complex for Displaced Palestinians in Southern Gaza 
NATO to Discuss Strengthening Greenland Security Amid Arctic Tensions 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges 
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Policies 
Iran–U.S. Nuclear Talks in Oman Face Major Hurdles Amid Rising Regional Tensions 
Ukraine-Russia Talks Yield Major POW Swap as U.S. Pushes for Path to Peace 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Norway Opens Corruption Probe Into Former PM and Nobel Committee Chair Thorbjoern Jagland Over Epstein Links 
Trump Signs “America First Arms Transfer Strategy” to Prioritize U.S. Weapons Sales 
Trump Allegedly Sought Airport, Penn Station Renaming in Exchange for Hudson River Tunnel Funding 
U.S. Announces Additional $6 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid Oil Sanctions and Fuel Shortages 
British foreign secretary James Cleverly said the Chinese government should pay attention to the ongoing anti-lockdown protests taking place in the country. This comes as Beijing’s zero-COVID policy has sparked demonstrations domestically and abroad.
Speaking to reporters Monday, Cleverly said that Beijing should pay attention to the demonstrations taking place on its soil against its strict zero-COVID policy and Beijing’s restrictions on people’s freedoms.
The demonstrations were sparked by a fire that took place in Xinjiang province, killing 10 people who were trapped in their apartments. The protesters said the zero-COVID measures were partly responsible for their deaths, but authorities denied the claim.
“Protests against the Chinese government are rare, and when they do happen, I think the world should take notice, but I think the Chinese government should take notice,” said Cleverly.
“It’s clear that the Chinese people themselves are deeply unhappy with what is going on, about the restrictions imposed upon them by the Chinese government,” Cleverly added. “These are the voices of the Chinese people talking to their government and I think it’s right that the Chinese government listens to what those people are saying.”
The United States also weighed in on the ongoing protests that have been taking place in China, with demonstrations overseas showing support for the protesters. The White House National Security Council said in a statement that Washington believed it would be difficult for China to keep COVID-19 under control but that everyone has the right to peacefully protest, including the Chinese people.
Friday last week, Cleverly unveiled additional assistance to Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv. Cleverly met with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said that the UK “stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.” Cleverly reiterated the United Kingdom’s continuing support for Ukraine in the war.
“I’ve seen here first-hand how the UK’s efforts are helping brave citizens to resist and rebuild. Our support will continue for as long as it takes for this remarkable country to recover,” said Cleverly.
Cleverly’s visit came the day before the visit by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Kyiv. During his visit, Sunak vowed to continue providing aid to Ukraine just as his predecessors Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have done.
