News Wire | July 25, 2023 Archive

Israel’s Crisis Swells With First Law Enacted to Curb Supreme Court

By Shira Rubin | The Washington Post

A day after the Knesset enacted the first stage of a sweeping legislative package to curb the power of Israel’s Supreme Court, a new chapter of national turmoil dawned in Israel, with promises of more unrest and a court that could wade into the unprecedented constitutional crisis.

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Russian Attack Threatens Even Alternative Routes for Ukrainian Grain

By Jenny Gross and Patricia Cohen | The New York Times

For shipping companies looking for a way to bring Ukrainian grain to global markets, the options keep dwindling, escalating a trade crisis that is expected to add pressure on global food prices.