Debt Ceiling Deal:

• President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy agreed to raise the debt ceiling to avoid a default by June 5.
• The bill was narrowly passed in the House Rules Committee, but it still needs majority support in the House.
• McCarthy faces challenges in rallying Republican support, while progressive House Dems are cautious.

Drone Attack on Moscow:

• Moscow was attacked by drones, allegedly sent by Ukraine, causing damage and injuries.
• The attack raises questions about Ukraine's perception of Russia's response capabilities.
• Concerns about potential war crime charges and the impact on Russia's internal mood exist.

Kosovo Flareups:

• NATO is deploying additional troops to Northern Kosovo after clashes between ethnic Serb protesters and Kosovar riot police.
• Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia and the dispute over legitimacy have caused tensions.
• Serbia has alerted its troops, and the US and EU have called for de-escalation.

Assad's Return:

• Syrian dictator Bashar Assad is being embraced by Arab states that once treated him as a pariah.
• Saudi Arabia, in particular, has shifted its stance to promote regional stability for economic interests.
• Assad's brutal crackdown and the Syrian civil war have caused significant human suffering.

Henry Kissinger Turns 100:

• Henry Kissinger, known for his Realpolitik approach, celebrated his 100th birthday.
• He remains politically savvy and influential despite the controversy surrounding his geopolitical actions.

El Salvador's Killer Cops, Jho Low in Macau, Nigerian Gas Panic-Buying, Nvidia's Market Value:

• El Salvador has seen deaths in police custody since the state of emergency against gangs.
• Jho Low, the mastermind of the 1MDB fraud scandal, is suspected of hiding in Macau.
• Nigeria's President plans to scrap fuel subsidies, leading to price gouging and long lines at gas stations.
• Nvidia became the first trillion-dollar chipmaker, powering AI applications like ChatGPT.

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