Sana Ahmed al-Sharaa (centre) and the leaders of Syria’s new ‘joint force’ Syria’s new leaders are reported to have given some foreign Islamist fighters senior official posts in the country’s armed forces. The army is being re-organised by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the Islamist group that is now effectively in charge of the country…
High-profile supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed online over a visa programme intended to bring skilled tech workers to the US – a preview of possible tensions in the upcoming Trump White House. In a post on X Thursday, Vivek Ramaswamy, who was tapped by Trump to slash government spending, defended the H-1B visa system…
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign town hall meeting, moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in Flint, Michigan, U.S., September 17, 2024. Brian Snyder | Reuters DETROIT — Stock prices of foreign automakers, including Chinese and German manufacturers, fell sharply on Wednesday amid concerns the U.S. will…
FGN63 UK-MYANMAR-SANCTIONS ****UK, EU, Canada impose new sanctions on Myanmar’s military regime Following are the top foreign stories at 2030 hours London: The UK, EU and Canada Tuesday announced joint sanctions targeting the Myanmar military junta’s access to military material, equipment and funds. By Aditi Khanna**** FGN56 CHINA-CHILDBIRTHS ****China announces new measures for couples to…
China is grappling with a significant demographic challenge, characterised by an surplus of nearly 35 million so-called “leftover men”. This issue has gained attention following a controversial suggestion from a associate professor at Xiamen University, who proposed promoting international marriages as a potential solution. His comments have sparked widespread debate and outrage online, as reported…
