Your Weekly Diplomatic Briefing - 6th-12th June

[1] Trump Launches Website for $5M US Residency Visa
You can hop on to the American dream but with $5M in your pocket!

For Trump, this is a creative way to ease the national debt. The launch coincides with a nationwide uptick in immigration raids, not to forget the National Guard in LA.

[2] Syria Mandates Burkinis for Women on Public Beaches
Western-style swimwear will still be allowed at high-end hotels, private clubs, and exclusive beaches.

But more generally, women’s swimwear must cover most of the body, along with a robe or loose clothing, walking to and from the beach.

But wait, there is a dress code for men too.

[3] UN Warns of Sharp Rise in Tech Giants’ AI Carbon Emissions
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) experienced steep emission hikes, with Amazon’s operational emissions rising 182%, Microsoft’s by 155%, Meta’s by 145%, and Alphabet’s by 138%.

[4] US, China Reach Tentative Deal to Ease Export Curbs
But in the long run, without a broader agreement by August 10, tariffs could return to previous levels, rising from 30% to 145% for US goods and from 10% to 125% for Chinese exports.

[5] Putin Offers Mediation in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Peskov confirmed that discussions were ongoing among Moscow, Washington & Tehran via multiple diplomatic channels.

But simultaneously, Iran is also considering leaving the NPT if E3 makes any move towards sanctions.

And why is the US pulling personnel from the Middle East?