Palestinian state, Erika Kirk, H-1B visa confusion and Belarus
Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have all recognized a Palestinian state, while France and Saudi Arabia convene dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution. U.S. President Donald Trump has called Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" at his memorial, where his wife said she forgives his killer. Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has taken effect. And how war games in Belarus underline renewed relations between Minsk and Washington. Listen to On Assignment here. Find today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here…
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