Syria, Israel reach US-Brokered ceasefire in Sweida crisis
Summary Israel and Syria agree to a US-brokered ceasefire in Sweida province. Israeli airstrikes and sectarian violence prompted urgent intervention. Syrian troops allowed limited entry into Sweida to restore order. Hundreds have been killed; thousands…
U.S. Envoy Mike Huckabee: West Bank church attack was terror
Summary U.S. Ambassador Huckabee calls attack on Taybeh church an “act of terror” and demands prosecutions. Israeli settlers accused of arson and repeated violence in Taybeh, a predominantly Christian West Bank town. Senior church leaders and…
EU eases Schengen visa rules for Turkey in major travel move
Summary EU relaxes Schengen visa rules for Turkish citizens. Move aims to ease travel between Turkey and the EU. EU Ambassador welcomes change but calls for more reforms. Part of ongoing EU-Turkey diplomatic talks. Visa easing linked to broader political…
Beijing slams U.S. report over ‘China threat’ claims
Summary China strongly rejects the U.S. report calling it a “China threat.” The report promotes outdated Cold War ideas and aims to limit China. China follows a peaceful foreign policy and does not seek power struggles. China urges the U.S.…
Save the Children slams $9B in global aid cuts by Congress
Summary Save the Children condemns $9 billion rescissions package cutting foreign aid. Nearly $8 billion cut threatens vital child health and humanitarian programs. Despite assurances, bipartisan-approved life-saving funds were rolled back. Cuts endanger…
Taiwan says it will not provoke China confrontation
Summary Taiwan affirms its policy of not provoking confrontation with China amid rising cross-strait tensions. Taiwanese officials emphasize the goal of peaceful coexistence and dialogue with Beijing. The statement comes amid ongoing…
South Africa’s Maziv valued at $2 Billion in Vodacom deal
Summary Maziv, a South African company, has been valued at $2 billion following a revised deal with Vodacom. The valuation reflects adjustments to an earlier agreement, suggesting significant business developments. The deal marks an important strategic…
Montana State 3D Truck enhances military runway checks
Summary Montana State University’s ‘3D Truck’ maps road and runway surfaces in 3D to assess safety quickly and accurately. The technology helps military deployments by evaluating runway and road conditions in war zones. Developed by Dr. Xiaoyue Cathy Liu…
Trump applauds defunding of NPR and PBS by Congress
Key Points Congress passed a $9 billion rescission package, including $1.1 billion in funding cuts for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports PBS and NPR; the House approved it 216-213 after the Senate’s 51-48 vote, and it awaits…
Ex- Missouri Congressman Billy Long assumes IRS leadership role
Key Points Billy Long, former Missouri congressman who once sought to abolish the IRS, is sworn in as IRS commissioner. Confirmed by Senate 53-44 despite Democratic concerns over a fraudulent tax credit scheme and campaign contributions. IRS faces major…