Trump’s Decision to Lift Sanctions Sparks Celebration in Damascus
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that sanctions on Syria will be lifted. Following the decision, people in Damascus took to the streets in celebration.
China on Tuesday dismissed U.S. accusations over fentanyl trafficking, saying the crisis is an issue for the United States to resolve.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had shown goodwill in counter-narcotics efforts, but the U.S. had responded with tariffs on Chinese goods under the pretext of the fentanyl issue. “Fentanyl is the U.S.’ problem, not China’s. The responsibility to solve it lies with the U.S. itself,” Lin said, according to state-run Global Times.
He added that the U.S. actions had undermined cooperation and harmed China’s interests. “If the U.S. is sincere about cooperation, it should stop smearing China and shifting blame,” he said.
The remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed China had agreed to stop fentanyl shipments to the U.S. He has repeatedly blamed China, along with Canada and Mexico, for contributing to a drug crisis that has caused over 100,000 deaths in the U.S. last year. Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, linking them to anti-drug efforts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
For the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as Cardinal Robert Prevost is named pope.
A Rafale fighter jet operated by the Indian Air Force has reportedly been shot down for the first time in combat, according to sources cited by CNN, marking a significant and symbolic development in the ongoing escalation between India and Pakistan.
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano. AnewZ covered the event, with journalist Maria Rodriguez Abalde on-site. She witnessed the occasion firsthand and documented key moments. More images and footage will be available soon.
A powerful sandstorm struck Erbil, the northern Iraqi city, on Tuesday, May 13, severely disrupting daily life and significantly reducing visibility across the area.
Newly elected pontiff Pope Leo XIV has officially joined platforms like X and Instagram, with the Vatican confirming the activation of his social media accounts.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that sanctions on Syria will be lifted. Following the decision, people in Damascus took to the streets in celebration.
Ukraine has successfully completed the necessary procedures to implement its deal with the United States regarding the exploitation of minerals and the operation of a newly established investment fund, the country's First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, confirmed on Tuesday.
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