Delay in administering childhood vaccinations suggested by US skeptics within expert panel
In a significant turn of events, US President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times this week. The lawsuit comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the President's actions and statements.
Meanwhile, Trump expressed his belief that if the price of oil decreases, Russian President Vladimir Putin will withdraw from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, this assertion remains to be seen as the conflict continues to escalate.
In a move that could potentially ease US-China friction, Trump blocked $400 million in military aid for Taiwan. This decision has raised concerns over Taiwan's defenses, as the island nation faces increasing pressure from China.
The European Union, the biggest buyer of Russian natural gas, delayed sanctions on Moscow this week. The delay was intended to allow for better coordination of policy with G7 nations. On the other hand, Ukraine has continued its onslaught of Russian oil and gas facilities, causing damage to an already struggling Russian economy.
In a surprising recommendation, a vaccine committee led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr suggested delaying hepatitis B vaccines for newborns by one month. This decision has been met with criticism from the medical community, with doctors stating that the changes are unsupported by evidence.
On the economic front, the leaders of Canada and Mexico agreed to boost trade and increase cooperation. The US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement facilitates the exchange of around $2 trillion worth of goods every year.
In the world of technology, Meta unveiled its newest smart glasses, which allow users to see messages and watch videos on a high-resolution screen, controlled by hand gestures via a wristband. The glasses are hoped to integrate Meta AI tools into users' lives, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Political pressure was exerted on US television host Jimmy Kimmel this week, after he made remarks linking the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to US President Donald Trump's MAGA movement. As a result, ABC suspended Kimmel's late-night talk show indefinitely.
In international relations, Trump stated that Putin has "let him down" over Ukraine and urged Washington's allies to stop purchasing Russian oil. In response, the US advisory panel, handpicked by vaccine-skeptic Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, recommended delaying the MMRV vaccine for children until age four due to a 1-in-2,300 chance of seizures associated with the combined shot.
Beijing flaunted its military might this week, particularly its nuclear capacities. In a effort to bolster their own security, Gulf states have taken steps such as signing a mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and agreeing to boost intelligence sharing and military cooperation among Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi, and the United Arab Emirates.
Independent analyses show that debt is soaring, while growth is cooling in Russia. The US President and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss shifting Chinese control of TikTok's US operations and other items, including chip export curbs and security, today.
CBS canceled its late-night show this year, marking an "inflection point," according to an executive. A reviewer for The Verge said Meta's new glasses are the best they've ever tried, expressing surprise as a long-time smart glasses skeptic.
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