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On 10 November 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to the White House in what is reported as the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence. This meeting marks a significant shift in U.S.-Syria relations. First-of-its-kind Encounter Al-Sharaa arrived at the White House for […]
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The United States Senate approved a funding measure on Monday aimed at ending the federal government shutdown, currently the longest in US history. The vote was 60–40, with all but one Republican and eight Democrats voting in favour. The legislation now moves to the United States House of Representatives for approval. What the Bill Does […]
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The government of Bangladesh voiced strong objections after India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advised Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to “watch his words,” describing the comments as “incorrect and unhelpful” to diplomatic relations. Minister’s Warning During an interview to Network18, Rajnath Singh stated that India “does not seek tense relations with
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Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced on Sunday that it will temporarily suspend the ban on exports of “dual-use” items including Gallium, Germanium and Antimony to the United States. The suspension took effect immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The original export curbs had been put […]
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Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, announced that the Vladimir Putin-led Russian government has told the United States that it is willing to maintain the limits of the New START treaty beyond its February 2026 expiry, and that Washington is now “considering” the proposal through diplomatic channels. He said that, so far, the U.S. has not […]
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On November 7 2025, the Turkiyen authorities announced that arrest warrants had been issued for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior Israeli officials, accusing them of “genocide and crimes against humanity” in relation to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The prosecution office in Istanbul said the list of suspects includes Israel’s Defence […]
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The United States Department of State has issued fresh guidance suggesting that foreign nationals applying for visas may face rejection if they have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other costly long-term illnesses. The cable directs visa officers to assess whether applicants might become a “public charge” by requiring extensive health