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An ICE agent on Tuesday attempted to forcibly enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis, according to the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry. The big picture: Federal agents, under international law, are generally not allowed to enter an embassy or consulate without permission of the consul or ambassador. The ministry said on X that consular staff prevented the officer from entering the premises and activated emergency protocols. A note of protest was "immediately" submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, asking that similar acts not be repeated at any offices in the country, per the post. Context: The incident comes amid heightened tensions in Minnesota this month, after Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good were both shot and killed by federal agents. What they're saying: The Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not immediately respond to Axios' Tuesday evening request for comment. Go deeper: Trump signals de-escalation of ICE ops in Minneapolis
The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday, economists say, as policymakers balance the risk of a prolonged energy price shock from the Iran war against a subdued domestic economic picture. Bloomberg Economics' Matthew Bunny has a preview of the decision. (Source: Bloomberg)
Any Group of Seven talks on currency valuations need to include China, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde
In 2026, three anniversaries coincide that together illuminate the enduring significance of religious liberty. Apart from marking two hundred and fifty years since the founding of the United States. The post The Invisible Hand of Faith appeared first on First Things
The Hungarian prime minister spoke for nearly an hour about the "mafia" that had overtaken the country during his predecessor's time in office
Following an allegation of sexual assault, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine is considering his future. What would his exit mean for the race, and for the broader direction of American politics?
A 22-year-old South African HIV activist, born with the virus, shares her powerful perspective on living with HIV and calls on world leaders at the High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids to include young people's lived experiences in their decisions and commitments
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