Syrian Finance Minister: Renaissance or false hope? | Bashar al-Assad

Syria’s economy is in ruins after nearly 14 years of war, crippling sanctions, and deep-rooted corruption. The transitional government promises economic reforms, foreign investment, and reconstruction. But is a true economic renaissance possible with a collapsed currency, soaring inflation, and ongoing international sanctions? How will the new administration tackle these challenges? Syria’s new finance minister, … Read more

‘Truly thankful’: Thai captives return to Bangkok after over a year in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The five captives were released last month in Khan Younis in southern Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Five Thai nationals held captive by Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza for more than a year have returned home after being released last month. Watchara Sriaoun, Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Sarusak Rumnao … Read more

Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings | Donald Trump News

BREAKINGBREAKING, US president says ‘no need’ for predecessor to have access to classified information. United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is stripping former President Joe Biden of his security clearance and ending his daily intelligence briefing in his latest act of retribution against his rivals. Trump said on Friday that there was … Read more

India cuts key interest rate for first time since 2020 amid slowing growth | Business and Economy

Reserve Bank of India announces first rate cut in nearly five years as world’s most populous nation faces slowdown. India’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly five years as officials try to reverse slowing economic growth in the world’s most populous country. The Reserve Bank of India … Read more

Miami’s Jimmy Butler traded to Golden State Warriors: Reports | Basketball News

The trade of Butler ends a two-month standoff between the disgruntled six-time All-Star forward and the Miami Heat. The saga of star forward Jimmy Butler’s falling out with the Miami Heat has reportedly ended with his trade to the Golden State Warriors before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. ESPN and The Athletic – quoting unnamed team … Read more

‘We will not stand idly’: Rights groups file suit against Trump asylum ban | Donald Trump News

Washington, DC – Several immigrant rights groups in the United States, as well as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum claims. The case is the latest attempt to oppose Trump’s hardline immigration policies, which have targeted people already inside of the country as well … Read more

Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The Rafah border crossing has opened for the first time in nearly nine months to allow sick and wounded Palestinian patients in Gaza to travel to Egypt for medical treatment abroad. Gaza’s Health Ministry on Saturday said a group of 50 patients, accompanied by 61 caregivers, crossed from Rafah to reach Egypt. Egyptian television showed … Read more

Dozens of soldiers, armed attackers killed in southwest Pakistan violence | Conflict News

Unknown fighters reportedly fire at a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries trying to dismantle a roadblock. At least 18 paramilitary soldiers and more than 20 armed attackers have been killed in separate incidents across southwestern Pakistan, according to officials and local media reports, as sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence escalates in the region. Pakistan’s military … Read more