SUMMARY: The Trump administration revoked visas for all South Sudanese citizens, citing the government’s failure to accept the return of its citizens. South Sudan, struggling with instability since gaining independence in 2011, faces civil war, corruption, and humanitarian crises. The country’s fragile peace agreement is unraveling, and tensions between President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar persist. The U.S. had granted South Sudanese temporary protected status due to insecurity, but it expires in May. Amid reduced aid and mounting violence, the Trump administration’s decision marks a sharp shift from earlier support, with South Sudan’s future remaining uncertain.

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SUMMARY: Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square during a Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers, his first since leaving the hospital after a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. Speaking with a stronger voice, he thanked the crowd and reflected on his illness, describing it as a time of vulnerability and learning to accept love and support. Through a homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, he urged compassion for the ill and condemned society’s tendency to exclude the weak. He also praised health workers for their dedication, often carried out in challenging conditions.

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SUMMARY: U.S. families may face significantly higher costs for back-to-school clothing and shoes this fall due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on major clothing exporters. With approximately 97% of U.S. apparel imports sourced from countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, industry groups warn that prices could rise sharply. For instance, children’s shoes currently priced at $26 may increase to $41. Retailers like Gap, Nike, and others have begun shifting production away from China to mitigate costs. However, high tariffs are expected to create a consumer burden, especially affecting lower-income shoppers, amidst a backdrop of historically stable clothing prices.

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