The United States is preparing to ease some of its sanctions on Syria. This follows President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this week that all sanctions on Damascus would be lifted. A decision that reportedly caught much of his administration by surprise.

Al-Sharaa Calls Sanctions Relief 'A Historic & Courageous Decision'

In the aftermath of a temporary agreement that ended hostilities between India and Pakistan following operation Sindoor, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he's ready to engage in peace talks with India.

India-Pak tensions: India's EAM says, 'Talks will only focus on ending terrorism'

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has allowed the police to conduct a polygraph and photogrammetric test on former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the violent protest which erupted on May 9th, 2023.

Pakistan court allows polygraph test of Imran Khan in terror cases

Nepal is hosting the inaugural edition of Sagarmatha Sambad, or Himalayan Dialogue, beginning today. The dialogue, themed "Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity," aims to strengthen regional and global cooperation on urgent climate challenges.

Sagarmatha Sambaad: Nepal's initiative for climate justice & cooperation

Pakistan is now mulling to shift the Pakistan Army, General Headquarters to the capital, Islamabad, sources told WION; this decision has come after India's precision strikes on Nur Khan airbase on May 10.

Breaking | Pakistan to shift its army headquarters to Islamabad: Sources to WION

To reduce exposure to tariffs and geopolitical concerns, Apple had planned to source the majority of its iPhones from India by the end of next year. However, U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks have put a damper on this strategy.

Trump pushes Apple to halt India production

The Indian diaspora in the U.S. could face a financial setback as American lawmakers propose a bill to tax outbound remittances.

If passed, the legislation may impose a 5% fee on money transferred abroad — that group includes a significant number of Indians.

Indian diaspora in US faces tax blow

What Donald Trump's presidency has done is enormous wealth for him and his family as a result of his many business interests. Now, Pakistan's Crypto Council have signed a deal with Trump’s crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, amid rising tensions with India.

Pakistan signs deal with Trump’s crypto firm

Boeing has landed its biggest-ever aircraft order, with Qatar Airways agreeing to buy up to 210 widebody aircraft,

this includes 787 Dreamliners and 777X models in a deal worth 96 billion dollars.

But the real question is: Can Boeing deliver on record Qatar order and mark a comeback from crisis?

Can Boeing deliver on record Qatar order?

U.S. President Donald Trump has been touting several deals this month after roiling financial markets with his 'Liberation Day tariff announcements.

In recent weeks, he has hailed UK and China trade deals.

In this next report, we dive into how these deals have sparked more questions with few answers as they lack details, the latest of which is the Saudi defence deal.

Take a look...

US-Saudi defence deal sparks questions, few answers

The UK economy rose back to life in the March quarter after stagnating through the second half of last year. Or did it? Analysts are not sure the data is an accurate guide to what's going on beneath the surface.

UK economy roars back to life in March quarter

The dollar softened a little in quiet markets. The currency has struggled to shake off April's underperformance and a mixture of evidence on de-dollarisation. Speculation over deals to devalue the dollar are all weighing on the U.S. currency.

Case Against The Dollar Continues To Build

As the week-long surge in global stocks leveled off, Asian shares and Wall Street futures dipped early on Friday.

Treasuries held on to their gains from Thursday as investors bet on two rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.

Global market moves reflect a benign backdrop as rally stalls

In a major shakeup within Russia's military leadership, President Vladmir Putin has dismissed the head of the country's land forces, General Oleg Salyukov. The decision marks another significant shift at the top of Russia's defense establishment amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Kremlin removes General Oleg Salyukov ahead of Ukraine peace talks

The Indian army's Teesta Prahar exercise in North Bengal's riverine terrain showcased its readiness for high-tech integrated warfare conducted in West Bengal. Watch in for more details!

Indian Army Holds Military Drills In West Bengal

Pakistan PM says 'ready' for peace talks with India

US President Donald Trump signed a landmark agreement with Qatar on Wednesday to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion, highlighting his second stop in a high-profile Middle East tour. During the visit, Trump announced economic deals totalling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including a historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways.

UAE shuts Zayed Grand Mosque for Trump's special visit

While cricket fans wait with bated breaths and the India for the Indian Premier League to resume on May 17th, inmates at Mathura District Jail in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are busy with their own version of the tournament.

Mathura district jail organises cricket league for prisoners

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. India welcomed Afghanistan's condemnation of the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed several lives. Watch in for more details!

Afghanistan's acting foreign minister condemns Pahalgam attack

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora, security forces neutralized three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in a fierce gun battle with the help of drones. The Indian Army has recently ramped up its use of drones to hunt down terrorists with speed, precision, and minimal collateral damage.

India’s drones hunt down terrorists; 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Tral, J&K

A London court has rejected Nirav Modi's bail petition in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud case.

UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi's Bail Plea, Extradition To India Likely

Trump Receives UAE's Highest Civilian Award, The Order Of Ziyad | Trump In Abu Dhabi

Donald Trump has once again reiterated that the United States will keep the Bagram base in Afghanistan after the country withdrew from the strategic air base in 2021.

US President Trump says, 'US will not give up Bagram air base'

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Al-Sharaa Calls Sanctions Relief 'A Historic & Courageous Decision'

India-Pak tensions: India's EAM says, 'Talks will only focus on ending terrorism'

Pakistan court allows polygraph test of Imran Khan in terror cases

Sagarmatha Sambaad: Nepal's initiative for climate justice & cooperation

Breaking | Pakistan to shift its army headquarters to Islamabad: Sources to WION

Trump pushes Apple to halt India production

Indian diaspora in US faces tax blow

Pakistan signs deal with Trump’s crypto firm

Can Boeing deliver on record Qatar order?

US-Saudi defence deal sparks questions, few answers

UK economy roars back to life in March quarter

Case Against The Dollar Continues To Build

Breaking | Pakistan to shift its army headquarters to Islamabad: Sources to WION

Global market moves reflect a benign backdrop as rally stalls

Kremlin removes General Oleg Salyukov ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Indian Army Holds Military Drills In West Bengal

Pakistan PM says 'ready' for peace talks with India

UAE shuts Zayed Grand Mosque for Trump's special visit

Mathura district jail organises cricket league for prisoners

Afghanistan's acting foreign minister condemns Pahalgam attack

India’s drones hunt down terrorists; 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Tral, J&K

UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi's Bail Plea, Extradition To India Likely

Trump Receives UAE's Highest Civilian Award, The Order Of Ziyad | Trump In Abu Dhabi

US President Trump says, 'US will not give up Bagram air base'