Global Tensions and Triumphs: A Week in News
The week saw significant global developments: Saint Lucia's Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era gay sex ban, US imposed tariffs impacting global markets, and Russia lifted flight restrictions at Samara airport. Additionally, Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, US-Karachi security issues, and Peru's mining protests made headlines.
In a historic move, Caribbean gay rights activists celebrated as Saint Lucia's Supreme Court annulled the colonial-era legislation criminalizing gay sex. The decision, made by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, is seen as a significant victory for LGBTQ rights in the region.
The global economy felt the tremors as U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of substantial tariffs on various trading partners led to widespread market instability. Nations like Switzerland and India scrambled to renegotiate, as the tariffs brought challenges not seen since the 1930s.
Meanwhile, in Russia, temporary flight restrictions at Samara airport were lifted, with officials providing no clear reason for their initial imposition. Other notable events included Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a lower-security prison and heightened security protocols for U.S. officials in Karachi following threat reports.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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