White House on guard against Daesh resurgence in Syria
Militant forces are in the midst of a lightning offensive and say they have begun to encircle Syria’s capital Damascus. ..reports Asian Lite
‘US should have nothing to do with Syria conflict’
Trump said because Russia, an Assad ally, is tied up fighting a war with Ukraine it “seems incapable of stopping this literal
UN plastic treaty talks push for breakthrough
South Korea is hosting the fifth and final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to agree on globally binding rules on plastics this
Bangladesh Hindu Crisis: Diaspora Appeals to Biden
The diaspora body also emphasised that Bangladesh has had a “long and tragic history of violence” against religious minorities, especially Hindus….reports Asian
Turkey adjusts $23b F-16 deal with US
The reduced deal, valued at $7 billion, will cover the purchase of the 40 new jets and associated ammunition…reports Asian Lite News
Trump Claims Ceasefire Deal
Biden administration’s reported coordination with Trump’s team on its efforts to forge ceasefire in Lebanon is perhaps the highest-profile example of cooperation
Low expectations from Trump presidency in Africa
Observers say African countries — once described by Trump as “shithole countries” — are definitely not going to be high on
Elon Musk meets Iran’s UN ambassador in New York
The meeting between Musk and Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani held in a secret location in New York and lasted over an hour…reports
US airstrikes target ‘Iranian-backed groups’ in Syria
CENTCOM confirmed that the rocket attack caused no injuries or damage to U.S. or allied forces or facilities. ..reports Asian Lite News The
US bans flights to violence-hit Haiti
The decision coincides with the appointment of a new prime minister in Haiti, a country grappling with severe poverty and escalating gang