Squabble Deepens Between People Power Party’s Current and Former Leaders

• President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner following an attempted assassination attempt that occurred in April. • The event featured live coverage of Trump's speech, celebrity arrivals, and key highlights of the evening.

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top government positions in an effort to improve his administration's low approval ratings. • The move comes as Merz seeks to bolster his standing before upcoming regional elections, where a far-right party is poised to potentially win a state governorship.

• The Senate HELP Committee has postponed the confirmation vote for Keith Sonderling, the nominee for Labor Secretary. • Simultaneously, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) introduced a proposed rule regarding health plan disclosures.

• A Jewish teacher, identified as "Doe," filed a lawsuit against Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers, alleging discrimination due to colleagues' anti-Israel speech. • The plaintiff claimed that the school district and union failed to protect them from a hostile work environment created by political expressions within the workplace.

• Former President Donald Trump stated that Saudi Arabia will likely normalize diplomatic ties with Israel "at some point," despite previous tensions regarding nuclear deals. • Trump characterized a potential agreement with Iran as "smarter" than military conflict, noting that while discussions are occurring, Tehran is not yet ready for a deal.

• Representatives from the CJP met with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Constitution Club to discuss their demands. • A primary objective of the meeting was to call for the resignation of Minister Pradhan.

• Crude oil prices have surged as the Red Sea joins the Strait of Hormuz as a critical maritime choke point amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. • The U.S. military has conducted 13 consecutive nights of attacks on Iran in response to Houthi rocket strikes targeting Saudi Arabian vessels in the Red Sea.

• Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all political parties to refrain from spreading slander and false claims during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign. • The call emphasizes the need for a clean and fair electoral process, discouraging the use of misinformation to influence voters.

• During the fifth day of the 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned following an uproar over a paper leak and the tabling of the Vande Mataram Bill. • Opposition members in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha disrupted proceedings to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

• Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike following appeals from lawmakers. • The strike served as a catalyst for the "Cockroach" protests, which have spread across India and grown into a significant challenge for the government.

• Gen Z students in India have launched a massive youth-led protest movement, dubbed the "cockroach" protests, following outrage over leaked national entrance exams. • The demonstrations reflect growing frustration with the government, with critics like Professor Rohit Chopra suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is acting against national interests.