Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine

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

• https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-us-trade-deal-tariff-b2799404.html 

✍️ 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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