Society and Liberty

Trump’s Crypto Windfall Tops $1.4 Billion, New Federal Disclosure Reveals : A new federal disclosure shows President Trump earning more than $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025. Most of the income comes from token sales and family-linked digital asset firms.

Backchannel Diplomacy Quietly Expands as U.S. and Iran Edge Toward High-Stakes Talks : Mediators establish quiet de-escalation channels ahead of U.S.-Iran talks, signaling cautious diplomacy amid rising Middle East tensions.

Inside Iran’s Silent War on Its Own History: Cultural Treasures at the Center of a Growing Crisis : An investigation reveals how Iran’s historic sites and artifacts are increasingly at risk amid economic and political pressures, threatening global heritage.

France Hit by Deadly Heatwave as Excess Deaths Surpass 1,000 in Historic Climate Event : France has confirmed around 1,000 excess deaths during the ongoing record-breaking heatwave, according to public health authorities, marking one of the most severe climate-related mortality spikes in recent European history. The figures were reported as emergency systems across the country continue processing delayed data from hospitals, care homes, and private residences.

Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump to End Deportation Protections for Syrians and Haitians in Landmark Immigration Shift : The Supreme Court has cleared the way for ending deportation protections for Syrians and Haitians under TPS. The ruling sets up a major immigration policy shift.

US Iran talks in Switzerland extend into day 2 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions : Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have entered a second day as diplomatic pressure intensifies following heightened rhetoric tied to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The talks are unfolding against a backdrop of political warnings, market sensitivity, and renewed attention on maritime security in the Gulf.