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US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of trade talks with China, set for Monday in London, following a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at easing tariff tensions.

The US delegation will comprise Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to Reuters.

This is the second round of discussions since President Trump announced tariffs of up to 145 percent on Chinese goods, causing China to counter with 125 percent tariffs. A temporary tariff reduction deal reached last month is set to expire in August, with Trump accusing China of violating the agreement.

Key US concerns include restricted mineral exports, fentanyl trafficking, Taiwan, and China's economic practices. Despite the tensions, Trump stated the conversation with Xi as "positive," raising hopes for progress, Reuters reported.

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s administration in two key cases concerning government data access, according to CNN.

In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority enabled the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access Social Security data while ruling that it is not compelled to provide certain records under the Freedom of Information Act. Liberal justices dissented.

DOGE was established upon Trump's 2024 re-election to reduce bureaucracy and reform government agencies. The agency, which was initially chaired by Elon Musk, has come under fire for its transparency and aggressive changes. Musk's resignation has raised questions about DOGE's leadership, CNN reported.

Venezuela has strongly criticized the US government for imposing new visa restrictions on its citizens, calling it a politically motivated act of stigmatization, Xinhua reported.

In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the move lacks justification and reflects hostility toward the Venezuelan people.

The government issued a travel alert, advising Venezuelans to exercise caution when traveling to or living in the United States, according to Xinhua.

It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of Venezuelans around the world.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s order barring international students from entering the US to attend Harvard University.

Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the directive could create "immediate and irreparable injury" to Harvard, and halted its enforcement pending further review, Al Jazeera reported.

Harvard said the order was part of a campaign against the university and was politically motivated retaliation rather than a national security measure.