US repeals Caesar Act, signaling new opportunities and challenges for Syria - analysis
Damascus greeted the move as “a constructive step toward rebuilding Syria and reintegrating it economically and diplomatically.”
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At least 30 killed, over 70 wounded in Myanmar junta airstrike on major hospital in Rakhine state
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Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
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Bari Weiss names Tony Dokoupil, who defended Israel on-air to top CBS News anchor job
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US condemns Houthi detention of embassy staff in Yemen
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US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected
The US dollar fell against other major currencies after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. The Fed will likely pause its easing cycle in January.
US seize tanker said to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran
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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
Iceland, which has never won the song contest, will join Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia in their boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
