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Biden hails fall of Assad regime as "historic act of justice"
However, Biden acknowledged that the latest development also brings uncertainty and risk. He pledged that the United States would work with its partners and Syrian stakeholders to help stabilise the country and support its transition.
Putin "not interested" in protecting Assad: Donald Trump
After Syrian rebels enter the in Damascus, forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee for an unknown destination on Sunday, President elect Donald Trump criticised Russia President Vladimir, who didn't protected the president and affirmed that 'Assad is gone, his protector Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer.
UN General Assembly boosts global fight against illegal trade
The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution helping strengthen the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property and facilitating the restitution of stolen artifacts to their countries of origin.
United States announces $988 million aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) on Saturday announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, allocating USD 988 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
US: Mahatma Gandhi's bust unveiled in Nebraska
Consulate General of India in Seattle stated that this marks the "first installation of Gandhi ji's bust in any State Capitol premise in the nine states under the consular jurisdiction of Indian Consulate in Seattle."
Donald Trump nominates former Senator as envoy to Chi
As a member of the Senate from 2015 to 2021, Perdue took a tough stance on China that has become a hallmark of the Republican Party, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Donald Trump says US should have "nothing" to do with Syria
The rebels are battling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces from two directions; the north and the south, in an attempt to close in on Damascus. Daraa is where the Syrian uprising started in 2011.
UN says 370,000 people displaced by escalation in Syria
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has estimated that since the escalation of hostilities in Syria, at least 370,000 men, women and children, boys and girls have been displaced, including 100,000 who left their homes more than once.
US lawmakers criticise China semiconductor export rule loopholes
US lawmakers John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi have expressed concerns over loopholes in the US Department of Commerce's export control rule, issued on December 2, 2024, aimed at limiting China's access to advanced semiconductor technology. In a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo, they praised certain aspects of the rule but criticised what they described as critical loopholes that still allow Chinese entities to access US technology.
Activists warn of China's growing influence on US culture
Activists at a US congressional hearing warn of China's growing influence on the cultural identity and free speech of US-based minority groups, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians. These activists share concerns over China's efforts to suppress their language, history, and activism abroad, with some fearing retaliation against family members still in China.
New York Police releases photos of gunman in shooting of Thompson
Following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the New York Police Department has released images of a person sought for questioning in connection with the Wednesday morning attack.
NASA delays Moon missions, pushes back Artemis II to 2026
NASA's Artemis programme has faced a setback, with the space agency announcing a delay in its mission. The Artemis II crewed test flight, previously scheduled for September 2025, has been rescheduled for April 2026, while the Artemis III mission has been pushed back to mid-2027.
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes California
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore Cape Mendocino, California. The earthquake struck near the coast of North California on December 6 at 12:14 am IST.
US Congressman Sherman calls on Bangladesh to protect Hindu minor
US Congressman Brad Sherman issued a statement on Tuesday calling on Bangladesh's interim government to protect its Hindu minority and address the ongoing protests by Hindus and minority communities over recent attacks and harassment.
US President-elect Trump nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA admin
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated the founder and CEO of integrated payments and commerce tech company Shift4, Jared Isaacman, to serve as the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot in New York
The Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare, one of America's largest health insurers, was fatally shot in the chest in Manhattan, New York on Wednesday morning, the New York Times reported.
US continues to target Chinese flow of goods over "forced" labour
The VOA stated that on November 22, the US Department of Homeland Security added 29 more Chinese companies to a list of firms banned under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
US accuses Chinese hackers of spying on presidential campaigns
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI on Tuesday called on US telecommunication companies and their customers to take more precautions, stressing the breach might go deeper than first thought.
US welcomes South Korean President's decision to lift martial law
The US on Wednesday welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's rescinding of the martial law declaration following the National Assembly's unanimous vote to reject it.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services reach FY 2025 H-1B Cap
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the H-1B visa caps for fiscal year 2025, including the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 master's cap. Non-selection notices will be sent to registrants, with the status for non-selected applicants showing as "Not Selected." The agency will continue to process cap-exempt petitions, including extensions, employer changes, and other qualifying requests.
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel
US President-elect Donald Trump expressed strong opposition to the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel of Japan and stated, "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company."
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UN says 370,000 people displaced by escalation in Syria
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