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Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader As US Lifts Sanctions

President Trump made history meeting Syria's interim president amid a major policy shift lifting sanctions, signaling a new chapter in Middle East diplomacy with potential impacts on regional stability.

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24 Hours Trump meets Syrian leader after lifting sanctions + Menendez brothers resentenced eligible for parole + MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson + US tariffs paused with China deal boosting markets + Trump accepts $400M luxury jet from Qatar + Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza overnight + House GOP debates Medicaid cuts amid protests + Federal judge rules Trump deportation legal + Trump announces $600B Saudi arms and investment deal + US inflation drops to lowest since 2021 + Wisconsin judge indicted for helping illegal immigrant + Nvidia to send AI chips to Saudi Arabia in big deal + Kremlin silent on Putin-Zelenskyy meeting plans + Dems furious over impeachment vote on Trump + TikTok to launch AI photo-to-video feature + Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs amid losses + Fed watches tariff impact as markets rally + Senate delays DOJ nominees over Qatar jet gift + Russia-Ukraine peace talks to continue in Turkey + FBI probes arson at Tesla dealership in California

Number $600 billion - Saudi Arabia’s massive investment deal with U.S. announced during Trump’s visit

Quote “Nothing less than an ethical swamp” — Former US diplomat Daniel Kurtzer on Trump’s Qatar jet gift

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TOPICS

Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader Amid Sanctions Lift

Trump Seals $600B Saudi Deal – Arms And Investments

Trump Urges Gulf Allies To Halt Iran Proxy Wars

President Donald Trump's diplomatic and business engagements in the Middle East are reshaping U.S. alliances, including historic meetings and investment deals amid war and sanctions shifts.

Menendez Brothers Resentenced – Parole Now Possible

MLB Reinstates Pete Rose And Shoeless Joe Jackson

Menendez Brothers Eligible For Parole After resentencing

Legal and criminal justice updates include resentencing of the Menendez brothers making them eligible for parole, federal indictments of a Wisconsin judge aiding a migrant, and MLB lifting lifetime bans on famous players.

Senate Blocks DOJ Nominees Over Qatar Jet Gift

Trump Defends Qatar Jet Gift Amid Security Questions

Qatar Gifted Jet To Trump – Senate Launches Scrutiny

Controversy sparks around Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet gifted by Qatar, prompting ethics concerns and Senate holds on Department of Justice nominations.

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens In Gaza Overnight

Israel Hits Hamas Leader In Hospital Airstrike

Israeli Strikes Kill 60 Including 22 Kids

Israel intensifies airstrikes in Gaza resulting in dozens of casualties including children, while Hamas leaders are targeted amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

House GOP Debates Medicaid Cuts Amid Garland Protests

Senators Slam GOP Medicaid Plan – Cuts Spark Outrage

Protesters Arrested Over Medicaid Reform Debate

The Trump administration continues to push major domestic reforms including proposals to cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits, causing protests and heated debates in Congress.

Ukraine Seeks Clarity Before Turkey Peace Talks

Ukraine-Russia Talks Press On In Istanbul

International Pressure Grows On Russia To End War

Ukraine-Russia conflict update with prospects for peace talks in Turkey, increased international sanctions on Moscow, and warnings of potential direct U.S.-Russia confrontation.

US-China Tariff Truce Boosts Market Optimism

Trump’s Tariff Pause Eases Pressure On US Ports

China Suspends Tariffs But Economy Faces Slowdown

Economic news covers major U.S.-China trade developments, with tariffs reduced temporarily, easing pressures on ports and markets rallying on trade optimism.

Microsoft To Cut 3 Percent Of Workforce

Microsoft’s Biggest Layoff In Years Underway

Microsoft announces massive layoffs impacting thousands of workers amid tech sector restructuring and economic pressures.

Nvidia Sends 18,000 AI Chips To Saudi Arabia Deal

$10B AI Land Grab By AMD And Saudi Firm

Congress Pushes To Block State AI Regulation

AI developments highlighted by massive investments in Saudi Arabia and US, and concerns over regulation and ethical use of technology.

Trump Orders Drug Price Cuts Amid Pharma Pushback

FDA Plans To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

Trump Admin Defends Welfare Benefit Cuts As Opportunity

Health care and pharmaceutical policies in focus with Trump's executive orders on drug pricing, FDA fluoride supplement bans, and criticism on welfare benefit changes under GOP plans.

FAA Officials Grilled Over Newark Delays

Air Traffic Control Failures Spark Travel Delays

Qatar Plane Gift Raises Air Force One Security Alarms

Major strides in transportation and air travel safety spotlighted by FAA calls for upgrades, delays at Newark, and security concerns for new Air Force One gifted by Qatar.

Dems Rage Over Impeachment Push Against Trump

DNC Fires Up Over David Hogg’s Vice Chair Status

House Ethics Watchdog Ready To Investigate Lawmakers

Political turmoil intensifies with House Dems divided over impeachment votes, Democratic party disputes, and ethics watchdogs activated amidst ongoing challenges.

Trump Moves To Weaken FEMA, Shift Disaster Costs

Wildfires Rage In Minnesota Amid Heat Wave

GOP Plans Deep Cuts To Biden-Era Climate Initiatives

Environmental and climate issues feature concerns over disaster response cutbacks, increasing wildfires, and disputes over green energy policies and infrastructure.

UnitedHealth CEO Resigns As Company Outlook Falls

Meta Lawyer Mocks Tech Journalists Amid FTC Trial

Tencent Reports Revenue Jump Despite Profit Miss

Corporate drama with UnitedHealth CEO stepping down amid financial outlook doom, Microsoft’s job cuts, and intense scrutiny on tech giants such as Meta and Tencent's financial performance.

Federal Judge OKs Trump Immigration Crackdown

Judge Indicted For Aiding Illegal Immigrant Evasion

Two Teens Arrested In Fatal Gang-Related Bronx Shooting

Violent crime and law enforcement stories include arrests in gang-related murders, controversies over ICE protests, and charges against a MSP judge accused of shielding illegal activity.

Inflation Eases To Lowest Level Since 2021

S&P 500 Erases 2025 Loss On Trade Deal Optimism

JP Morgan Cuts US Recession Risk Below 50 Percent

US economy shows signs of recovery post-tariffs with inflation easing, stock market rebounding, and JP Morgan lowering recession fears, but challenges remain including housing affordability and budget disputes.

Canada Slams UK Over Trump’s Second State Visit

Canada’s Carney Blasts UK Trump Invite

Strained US-Canada relations highlighted by criticism over UK's invitation to Trump and Canadian PM’s response to US policies and annexation threats.

Chinese Tech Giant Baidu Expands Robotaxi To Europe

Federal Safety Officials Demand Tesla Robotaxi Safety Details

TensorWave Raises $100M For AMD-Powered Cloud Services

Technology sector updates include ambitious cloud infrastructure funding, AI investments, and concerns over safety and ethical issues in AI integration and automated services.

Democratic Infighting Escalates Over Impeachment

Republican Senator Threatens To Sink GOP Megabill

Democrats Struggle With Male Voter Base

Political figures and party dynamics remain volatile with Democratic infighting, impeachment efforts against Trump, and GOP internal budget clashes creating uncertainty.

Elementary Schools Evacuated After Maryland Flooding

Boy Missing In Floodwaters As Raft Searches Continue

Firefighter Rescues Kitten Trapped In Storm Drain

Natural disasters and emergency incidents impact areas in Maryland and Virginia with severe flooding and search for missing child, highlighting ongoing climate challenges.

Supreme Court To Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Case

Federal Judge Upholds Trump Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

Judge Says Trump Birthright Ban Could Curb Nationwide Injunctions

Major court rulings on immigration and birthright citizenship underscore Trump's controversial legal strategies gaining judicial backing amid national debate.

UN Calls On Israel To Allow Gaza Humanitarian Aid

One In Five In Gaza Faces Starvation Under Blockade

Refugees Report Abuse In Host Countries Like Poland

Humanitarian concerns grow as UN calls for aid access in Gaza, hundreds face starvation risk under blockade, and displaced refugees encounter abuse and political challenges globally.

MLB Restores Hall Of Fame Eligibility For Pete Rose

Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson Eligible For Hall Of Fame

MLB Commissioner Ends Permanent Ban On Legends

Major sporting developments include Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson made eligible for MLB Hall of Fame and debates over team sponsorships and athlete controversies.

Burberry To Cut 1,700 Jobs Amid Turnaround

Burberry Announces Deep Cost-Cutting Amid Lagging Sales

Luxury Giant Burberry Faces Financial Struggles

Significant corporate restructuring and financial challenges hit luxury brand Burberry with proposed job cuts and cost-saving efforts as global sales decline.

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