Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine
Summary
Today's briefing details Canada's significant shift in foreign policy towards recognizing a Palestinian state, amidst international pressure and potential US backlash. It also covers a major trade agreement between South Korea and the US, Lithuania's Prime Minister's resignation due to business scrutiny, the UK government's new strategy to engage online influencers, and Australia's large-scale student debt relief program.Episode description
In today’s episode, we cover Canada’s recognition of Palestine, Trump’s trade deal with South Korea, the Lithuanian prime minister’s resignation, the UK government’s ‘influencer’ strategy, and Australia wiping 20% off all student debt.
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Sources:
✍️ Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/canada-recognize-palestinian-state-september-intl-latam
- https://news.sky.com/story/canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-if-certain-conditions-are-met-13404317
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqyx35d9x2o
✍️ Trump’s Trade Deal with South Korea
✍️ Lithuania’s Prime Minister Resigns
- https://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-pm-gintautas-paluckas-quits-amid-corruption-probe/a-73478237
- https://www.ft.com/content/f064ed30-64e6-465a-b647-6c8e5564daca
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/lithuanian-premier-paluckas-to-resign-president-says
✍️ Downing Street Influencer Briefing
- https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no10-embedding-online-influencers-government-communications-strategy
- https://www.ft.com/content/c3506ced-d0b4-4209-a872-fa5bd4bd5af1
✍️ Australia Wipes 20% off Student Debt
- https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/5520-hecs-cash-boost-coming-for-millions-of-australian-students-and-tradies-as-loans-slashed-backdated-015545998.html
- https://www.pm.gov.au/media/albanese-government-introduces-legislation-cut-student-debt-20-percent
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