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Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes Army plan to disarm Hezbollah, no timeline set
Lebanon‘s army has presented a plan to the government’s cabinet to disarm Hezbollah, with the military set to begin executing it. The plan was presented by army commander Rodolphe Haykal during a three-hour cabinet meeting on Friday. However, the plan does not set a timeframe for implementation and notes that the army has limited capabilities. […]
UN Rights Chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on the US to revoke sanctions imposed on Palestinian rights groups that have cooperated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating alleged war crimes committed by Israeli officials. Turk praised the work of the targeted NGOs, saying they have been “performing vital […]
US Department of State announces review of 55 million visa holders’ records
The United States Department of State has initiated a review of over 55 million foreigners holding valid US visas, citing potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules. This move comes amid a broader crackdown on migration under President Donald Trump’s administration, targeting both legal status holders and undocumented migrants. According to the department, all […]
US government seeks equity stake in Intel for cash grants
The US government is seeking an equity stake in Intel as part of a deal to provide financial support to the struggling chipmaker. United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the government wants an equity stake in Intel in exchange for cash grants approved during the administration of former President Joe Biden. Lutnick emphasized […]
Hezbollah Vows to Keep Weapons Against Lebanon Plan
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has accused Lebanon’s government of “handing” the country to Israel by pushing for the group’s disarmament, warning that Hezbollah would fight to keep its weapons. In a televised address, Qassem stated, “The resistance will not surrender its weapons while aggression continues, occupation persists, and we will fight it… if necessary to […]
US Sanctions Mexican Drug Cartels and Announces Bounties
The United States Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two Mexican drug cartels, Carteles Unidos and Los Viagras, and seven affiliated individuals on allegations of “terrorism”. The Treasury Department announced the sanctions on Thursday, stating that the cartels have been exploiting “otherwise legitimate commerce” to further their illicit activities. In a statement, Treasury Secretary Scott […]
US Sanctions Brazil Health Officials Over Medical Missions
The United States has announced it is revoking the visas of Brazilian, African, and Caribbean officials over their ties to Cuba’s program that sends doctors abroad, which Washington has described as “forced labor”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said sanctions were imposed on officials “involved in abetting the Cuban regime’s coercive labor export scheme”, […]
BREAKING: US Approves Major Arms Sale To Nigeria
The United States(US) State Department has given the green light for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria, valued at approximately $346 million. This sale includes munitions, precision bombs, precision rockets, and related equipment, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s military capabilities. he Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program is a crucial aspect of US foreign policy, enabling […]
US Judge Denies Request to Unseal Records in Ghislaine Maxwell Case
A US judge has denied a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to unseal transcripts from a grand jury that indicted Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend and associate of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Paul A Engelmayer said lawyers for the government failed to convince the court that extraordinary circumstances warranted the […]
Nvidia and AMD Agree to Pay 15% of China Chip Sales to US Govt.
Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give the United States government a share of revenues from chip sales in China as part of a deal to secure export licences for their products. According to multiple outlets, Nvidia will share 15 percent of revenues from sales of its H20 AI chip, while AMD will pay […]