White House Says Biden Won't , Support Supreme Court Expansion.
ABC News reports President Joe Biden, despite his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, .
remains unmoved on the
topic of court expansion.
That is something that the president does not agree with. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden, when elected, appointed a 36-member bipartisan commission to study potential changes to the Supreme Court.
In a report from last year, the commission warned that altering the Supreme Court could potentially cause damage to the nation's democracy.
Though the panel found "considerable" support for term limits for justices.
the potential expansion of the court
beyond its current nine seats encountered "profound disagreement.".
There was a commission that
was put together about how to potentially move forward with
the court, reform the court. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
I don't have anything more to share from any final decision that the president has made. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden said the repeal of Roe V Wade
was a "sad day" for the country.
It's a realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court, in my view. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News
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Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit.. IndiaTimes
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The Most Expensive Cities , in the World for 2022.
CNN reports that Hong Kong
has once again been named
the world's most expensive city.
According to global mobility company
ECA International, this is the third year in a row
that Hong Kong has topped the list. .
The list is calculated based on several factors, including
the average price of household staples, rent, utilities,
public transit and the strength of local currency.
The list is calculated based on several factors, including
the average price of household staples, rent, utilities,
public transit and the strength of local currency.
CNN reports that Asia is clearly the most expensive continent, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Seoul all earning spots in the ECA's top 10.
CNN reports that Asia is clearly the most expensive continent, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Seoul all earning spots in the ECA's top 10.
The majority of the mainland Chinese cities
in our rankings have higher rates of inflation
than we are used to seeing, but they are
still typically lower than elsewhere in Asia, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
The majority of the mainland Chinese cities
in our rankings have higher rates of inflation
than we are used to seeing, but they are
still typically lower than elsewhere in Asia, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Therefore, the main reason for
their rise in the rankings has been
the continued strength of the Chinese
yuan against other major currencies, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Therefore, the main reason for
their rise in the rankings has been
the continued strength of the Chinese
yuan against other major currencies, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Meanwhile, several major cities
in the EU were ranked lower
than in previous years.
Paris, Madrid, Rome and Brussels all
saw their overall cost of living drop.
Paris, Madrid, Rome and Brussels all
saw their overall cost of living drop.
Nearly every major Eurozone city saw
a drop in the rankings this year as the euro
performed worse in the last 12 months
than the U.S. dollar and British pound, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Geneva and Switzerland came
in third place after New York and Hong Kong
as the world's most expensive cities.
London, Tel Aviv and Zurich rounded out the rest of the ECA's top 10 most expensive cities in the world. .
London, Tel Aviv and Zurich rounded out the rest of the ECA's top 10 most expensive cities in the world.
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One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech industry.
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On Monday, Indian shares extended losses and the rupee hit an all-time low, as broader Asian stocks fell on investor concerns that a tightening COVID lockdown in Shanghai could harm global economic growth. The Nifty's public-sector bank, metal, and energy sub-indices were among the worst performers, falling more than 2% each.
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Elon Musk became one of only six people in the world to cross more than a 100 million followers on Twitter; FIR registered against Mubarakpur police post incharge Balwinder Singh in Dera Bassi firing incident; Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Germany where he attended the G7 Summit; Mohammed Zubair was arrested last night over a 2018 tweet; Supreme Court gave the rebel MLAs time till July 12 to file their responses to the disqualification notices.
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Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt , Following Sanctions.
Fox News reports Russia failed to make
two payments by June 26, .
resulting in the country defaulting on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918.
However, the country is saying the default is artificial since it has the funds to pay, .
but its foreign currency reserves have been frozen due to sanctions imposed over its war with Ukraine.
There is money and there is also the readiness to pay. , Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
This situation, artificially created by an unfriendly country, will not have any effect on Russians’ quality of life, Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that Russia owes
close to $40 billion in foreign bonds,
half of which is due to foreigners.
Before sanctions were imposed on the country, it held about $640 billion in
foreign currency and gold reserves. .
Fox News reports that the international community came to Russia's aid in the 1990s when it defaulted on domestic debts.
but considering much of the world disapproves of Putin's war with Ukraine,
such help seems unlikely today
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