Track 1. Tariff Blues. President Trump's 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts raises concerns about higher consumer prices and market disruptions.

Track 2. South Sudan's Fragile Peace. Riek Machar, South Sudan's First Vice President, faces escalating political challenges and accusations of collaborating with militias, threatening the fragile peace established by the 2018 agreement.

Track 3. Echoes Over Beirut. Israel conducted an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah, following accusations of rocket attacks from Lebanon into northern Israel. Hezbollah denied involvement, escalating regional tensions.

Track 4. Intel's New Dawn. Intel announced that three board members will not seek reelection at its 2025 annual meeting as part of significant changes under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, aiming to revitalize the company and refocus on the chip industry.

Track 5. Louisiana's Silent Cry. The Trump administration's decision to handle controversial immigration cases in Louisiana has drawn criticism for creating challenging legal environments for detainees, highlighting strategic choices to strengthen deportation efforts.