Right-wing nationalists strengthen their grip on U.S. conservatism, leaving a minuscule fissure open

In the world of politics and beyond, a myriad of significant events unfolded this week.

The digital token backing the Trump family's new cryptocurrency venture generated an estimated $5 billion in value after its trading debut, marking a promising start for the venture.

Meanwhile, an airplane carrying the European Commission president was the target of a suspected Russian interference operation, raising concerns about international security.

In the realm of international relations, Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders as a defense against possible invasion and a carbon sink. This move could potentially strengthen their border defenses while also addressing environmental concerns.

The Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants faced further legal setbacks, with a federal judge blocking White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country.

In the legal sphere, a federal judge ruled that the deployment of the National Guard to California by President Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act.

The schism about Israel is far from the present for the Republican Party, with Tucker Carlson being the most well-known voice in MAGA-centric media to criticize Israel directly. However, unnamed influential figures in the new media have criticized Trump for supporting the Jewish state, potentially causing a future sore point in the nationalist right regarding Israel.

Brazil's Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power.

More than 800 people have been killed after an earthquake struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, intensifying hardship in the region.

Syria has exported its first official crude oil shipment since 2010, marking a return of a key driver of its economy.

In the scientific world, Rapamycin, a drug used in organ transplant patients, may extend lifespan by reducing DNA breakages in immune cells.

Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of a genocide, according to the world's largest association of genocide scholars, sparking international concern.

The National Conservatism movement, led by Donald Trump, has demolished almost any of its barriers of propriety or need for self-censorship. The movement, which attracts students and intellectuals who felt marginalized by the Republican Party and dreamed about taking power, has been a significant force in reshaping American politics.

Google's search business has avoided severe consequences after a federal court ruled it held an illegal monopoly over the online search market.

Xi Jinping unveiled his Global Governance Initiative, a plan to rework the international system in China's vision. China welcomed more than a dozen world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, for a summit aimed at countering a Western-led world order.

Russell Vought, the White House budget director, said the future president split the GOP with what was then called a "Muslim ban."

A landslide in western Sudan killed at least 1,000 people, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war.

The European Union is reportedly considering new trade deals with Latin America, aiming to regain the initiative after making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.

Israel was the largest source of disagreement at the National Conservatism conference, with pro-Israel academic Max Abrahms and American Conservative editor Curt Mills debating the US taxpayer's role in defending it.

The displays of warmth and laughter between the leaders of India, China, and Russia in Tianjin underscored how much US President Donald Trump has shaken up global diplomacy.

President Trump announced a lethal strike on a Venezuelan vessel, targeting alleged "narcoterrorists," marking the first time his administration has used deadly force against drug trafficking groups in Latin America.

Half of Syria's 23 million population fled during the war, but the United Nations expects 1 million Syrian refugees to return from neighboring countries in the coming weeks.

Nick Fuentes, a far-right extremist and white-supremacy supporter who met with Donald Trump alongside rapper Ye in late 2022, potentially endangered Republican support for Israel as the Trump regime lost power, causing public and political backlash including criticism from prominent Republicans and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

The bond market is expressing concerns about the current path of various governments, including those in Tokyo, Paris, London, and Berlin.

In the realm of human rights, Kristen Waggoner, the president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, said the US is the last country in the Western world that is still upholding robust religious freedom and free speech protections. Harmeet Dhillon, a notable figure, said they would defend fairness in hiring, confidence in elections, and safety in girls sports, using the phrase "Molon labe" which means "Come and take it."

Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients.

Right-wing nationalists strengthen their grip on U.S. conservatism, leaving a minuscule fissure open