U.S. Military Withdrawal from Niger

The U.S. handed over its last military base in Niger to local authorities, following the withdrawal of American troops from the region due to an agreement with Nigerien authorities.

Disney Cast Members Contract Agreement

Disney cast members have accepted a three-year contract that includes an instant 20 percent raise in their base pay after a strike at Disney theme parks and hotels in California. The agreement prevented a potential walkout at Disneyland Resort, marking historic raises and policy improvements for 14,000 cast members.

Palestinian Unity Agreement in Beijing

Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, signed an agreement in Beijing to strengthen unity and end division.

Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership Agreement

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement with security implications for East Asia and the U.S., potentially affecting North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Russia may aid North Korea in exchange for assistance in Ukraine. The deepening Russia-North Korea relationship challenges the balance of power in the region.

Russian-North Korean Partnership Agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership agreement pledging mutual aid in case of aggression, strengthening security, trade, and cultural ties between the countries. The summit came amidst escalating standoffs with the West.

Russia-North Korea Partnership Agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership agreement that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked, strengthening ties and cooperation between the two nations.

International Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

President Joe Biden and G7 leaders agree to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets to support military aid, humanitarian efforts, and reconstruction. The loan will be secured by interest from $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. Biden also announces a $225 million weapons package for Ukraine and signs a joint security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Biden's visit to Italy includes meetings on global infrastructure projects, China's market practices, and a meeting with Pope Francis.

Anti-Israel Protesters at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Anti-Israel protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison agreed to remove their encampment after reaching an agreement with university officials. The agreement includes promises from both sides to not disrupt campus functions and to facilitate discussions on disclosure and investment principles. Similar protests have occurred at other universities across the nation.

Kenya's Doctors Strike

Kenya's public hospital doctors union signed a return to work agreement with the government, ending a national strike that began in mid-March due to labor issues. The strike had left patients in limbo.

Northwestern University's Agreement with Pro-Palestinian Protesters

Northwestern University has agreed to the demands of pro-Palestinian protesters, offering scholarships and special housing for Palestinian and Muslim students. The activists agreed to remove their encampment and protest during daylight hours. Jewish students felt threatened by the encampment. The deal also includes support for Palestinian students and faculty, as well as a new house for MENA/Muslim students.

Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's challenge to SEC agreement

The Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk's attempt to challenge the SEC agreement requiring a lawyer to review some of his social media posts. Musk complained that the SEC imposed unconstitutional limits on his speech, but lower courts upheld the agreement.

Ukraine-Finland NATO-lite Agreement

Ukraine has signed a ten-year agreement with Finland, reaffirming Finnish support for Ukraine militarily, financially, and politically. The agreement includes promises of security assistance in case of a Russian invasion and funding worth $203 million.

Trade Deal Between UK and Texas

Britain has agreed to a trade deal with Texas as the UK government continues to sign agreements with individual American states due to the Biden Administration's unwillingness to sign a national post-Brexit trade deal. The trade pact aims to boost trade and investment ties between the UK and Texas, focusing on reducing trade barriers and increasing investment in various sectors.