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European Commission to allocate €175m for reconstruction in Syria - 06/05/2025

The European Commission has declared €175 million for aiding Syria's economic revival. “Syria is at a decisive point in its history - a moment of genuine potential to transition from a history characterized by conflict to a future grounded in peace, stability, and optimism,” stated Dubravka Šuica, EC Member for the Mediterranean.  She is presently in Syria. The EC statement mentions the...

Trump says he is in favor of scrapping the U.S. state debt limit - 06/05/2025

US President Donald Trump endorsed the notion of eliminating the cap on US government debt and cautioned about the potential for economic difficulties if this action is not implemented. The state’s debt ceiling should be eliminated entirely. “It will an avert economic catastrophe,” he posted on Truth Social. “I'm pleased to share that after all this time, I've discovered a point of agreement with...

Russia hands Ukraine memorandum on ceasefire and long-term peace - 06/03/2025

Russia has presented Ukraine with a memorandum regarding a ceasefire and the establishment of comprehensive peace, and Kiev is currently reviewing it, according to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks. “We submitted our memorandum to the Turkish side, which comprises two sections. The primary focus: how to attain genuine lasting tranquility. And the...

EU lifts all economic sanctions from Syria - 05/29/2025

The European Union has formally removed all economic sanctions imposed on Syria. "The EU Council announced the adoption of legal documents regarding the termination of all economic restrictive measures against Syria," the EU Council stated in a release on its site. The document states that the ruling is not relevant to sanctions enforced due to security issues related to the risk of terrorism and...

Pakistan and India extend mutual airspace closure - 05/26/2025

The Pakistan Airports Authority has prolonged the ban on Indian airlines in its airspace until June 24, according to Dawn. On April 24, Pakistan shut down its airspace to all Indian airlines for one month. India has prolonged the closure of its airspace to Pakistani aircraft until June 23, according to Hindustan Times reports. The earlier restriction on Pakistan using Indian airspace was valid...

Iran urges the world community to take action against Israeli threats to its nuclear facilities - 05/23/2025

On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the global community must not overlook Israel's threats towards Iran's nuclear program or Tehran will be compelled to adopt specific measures for its protection. “In correspondence with UN Secretary General António Guterres and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, I urged the global community to adopt effective preventive actions...

China warns of responsibility for following US measures against Chinese chips - 05/21/2025

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that organizations and individuals complying with US demands to prohibit Chinese chips will face legal accountability under the law. The ministry cautioned that “any entity or person that executes or assists in executing the US measures will be presumed to breach the ‘Law of the People's Republic of China on Sanctions against Foreign Countries’ and other...

EU welcomes establishment of transitional justice body in Syria - 05/20/2025

The EU has applauded the creation of national transitional justice and missing persons organizations in Syria as a significant advancement. Initiatives in transitional justice are essential for establishing the groundwork for reconciliation and enduring peace in Syria. “Looking into the fate of every missing person will be an essential move to help affected families and communities to move...

The U.S. proposes to revive NATO-Russia Council - 05/16/2025

According to Bloomberg, citing sources, the U.S. has revised its proposal concerning the Ukrainian resolution to encompass a plan to rejuvenate the NATO-Russia Council's activities. They stated that the U.S. suggested restarting discussions on security matters under the auspices of the Russia-NATO Council. The agency notes that this type of interaction ceased following initiation of the...

India reports normalization of situation in areas bordering Pakistan - 05/13/2025

The Indian Army stated that the situation at the border has returned to normal after reports on Monday of drones in areas bordering Pakistan. Currently, there is no information available regarding enemy drones. The Hindustan Times cited the Indian military: “The situation is calm and fully under control.” The newspaper previously reported that the Indian armed forces downed 10 to 12 drones in...
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