Syria: Military ends operation against Assad loyalists
The days-long conflict has been among Syria's deadliest in a decade. Nearly 1,000 civilians have been killed, including women and children, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.Syria's Defense Ministry announced the end of military operations against loyalists...
Iran, China and Russia launch annual joint naval drills
Marine Security Belt naval drills are held annually by Iran, China and Russia near the Gulf of Oman. The waters are strategically important for global trade and oil exports in particular.Russian and Chinese warships arrived in waters off Iran...
Trump’s presidency moves into a new phase with a critical test of his power in Congress
CNN—Donald Trump’s second presidency will take a novel path this week as he turns to Congress to enshrine part of his effort to transform the country — after weeks of wielding vast and questionable executive power.House Republicans hope to...
Newsom becomes most prominent Democrat to buck the party and echo majority public opinion on trans athletes
CNNDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is no stranger to going against the grain on significant social issues.Four years before California voters passed a ballot initiative banning same-sex marriage in 2008, then-San Francisco Mayor Newsom instructed the city clerk to...
Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada ‘could go up,’ declines to rule out possible recession
CNNPresident Donald Trump said tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico planned for April 2 “could go up,” and would not predict whether the United States will have a recession in 2025.In an interview that aired on Fox...
India: Two arrested for rape of Israeli and local woman
The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male travelers when they were attacked near a popular UNESCO World Heritage site.In India, two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rapes of an Israeli woman and...
