The World in Brief from The Economist

In a blow to Donald Trump’s agenda, America’s Supreme Court blocked an executive order that would have denied birthright citizenship. Also, Qatar’s foreign ministry said Mr Trump’s envoys would not meet Iranian negotiators in Doha this week.

America’s Supreme Court will rule on several major cases on Tuesday, including decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes. Also, Iran said it was not planning to talk with America in Qatar this week, contradicting claims by the Trump administration.

America’s Supreme Court granted Donald Trump sweeping powers to sack the heads of independent government agencies.

America’s Supreme Court granted Donald Trump sweeping powers to sack the heads of independent government agencies.Also, Iran said there were no planned talks with America in Qatar this week, seemingly contradicting claims by the Trump administration.

America and Iran have reportedly agreed to “stand down” after attacking each other over the weekend. Also, Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia was facing fuel shortages after Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

Rescue efforts continued in Venezuela as the death toll from Wednesday’s earthquakes rose to over 1,400.

Rescue efforts continued in Venezuela as the death toll from Wednesday’s earthquakes rose to over 1,400.

More than 2,000 international emergency responders and 140 search dogs have been deployed to Venezuela.