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Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria
May 13, 2025 - World
President Trump said he is ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria to "give them a chance at greatness."

Trump issues stern warning to Iran: 'Time to choose' on nuclear deal
May 13, 2025 - World
President Trump offered a stern warning to Iran on Tuesday, telling the Middle Eastern country it was "time to choose" how it wants to proceed in negotiations with the U.S. on its nuclear program.
Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law
May 13, 2025 - World
Judicial authorities in Iraq say that more than 19,000 prisoners have been released so far this year under a broad new amnesty law that eases prison crowding and frees some people convicted of terrorism-related crimes

Senate 'Golden Dome' caucus announced at Threat Status event; strong support for missile shield czar
May 13, 2025 - World
A key senator announced Tuesday the formation of a Senate caucus to help advance President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield proposal. Former high-level military officials and defense analysts strongly endorsed the idea of a single commander, widely expected to be Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, vice chief of space operations, to oversee the ambitious undertaking.
Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
May 13, 2025 - World
More than 70 Kenyan women have documented their harrowing experiences working as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia