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May 24, 2025 9:27 PM May 24, 2025 9:27 PM

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US administration lifts sanctions on Syria following President Trump’s pledge to assist war-torn country

The US administration has taken significant steps to lift sanctions on Syria, following President Donald Trump's earlier pledge to assist the war-torn country in its recovery efforts. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license that clears the way for transactions involving Syria's interim...

May 24, 2025 7:07 PM May 24, 2025 7:07 PM

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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Reform U.S. Nuclear Industry

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders for a reform of the country's nuclear industry. The administration says it will reduce regulatory barriers and speed up construction of nuclear reactors. The reforms will make it easier for the authorities to approve new nuclear power plant const...

May 24, 2025 6:07 PM May 24, 2025 6:07 PM

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U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons Use in Civil War

The United States is set to impose new sanctions on Sudan following a formal determination that the country used chemical weapons during its ongoing civil war in 2024. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced today that the U.S. has concluded Sudan's use of chemical weapons, triggering sa...

May 24, 2025 2:05 PM May 24, 2025 2:05 PM

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BYC rejects allegations made by Pakistani Army

A human rights organisation of Balochistan, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has rejected the allegations made by the Pakistani Army against the BYC and its leader, Mahrang Baloch.   Condemning the accusation, BYC said the Pakistani armed forces Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relation...

May 24, 2025 12:36 PM May 24, 2025 12:36 PM

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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa  arrested ahead of tense election

Leading Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested yesterday on charges of conspiring to sabotage upcoming parliamentary and regional elections that the opposition has vowed to boycott.   Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello linked Guanipa’s arrest to what the government called a...

May 24, 2025 12:29 PM May 24, 2025 12:29 PM

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Harvard University sues Trump administration over ban on international students  

Harvard University has sued US President Donald Trump's administration for a second time, one day after the Homeland Security Department said it would block the university from enrolling international students.   In a letter, Harvard University President Alan Garber said he condemns this unlawf...

May 24, 2025 8:47 AM May 24, 2025 8:47 AM

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Iran-US nuclear talks made some ‘but not conclusive progress

Iran and the United States have concluded the fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome yesterday, without conclusive progress.   A senior Trump administration official said more talks are needed and both sides agreed to meet in the near future.   The official said the talks continue to be co...

May 24, 2025 8:06 AM May 24, 2025 8:06 AM

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Singapore’s new cabinet sworn in        

In Singapore, the new Cabinet has been sworn in following the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) strong performance in this month's general election.   During the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized that the new administration would focus on securing Singapore’s place in ...

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