December 17, 2025

US Senate Approves Motion to Repeal Sanctions on Syria

Washington: US Senators voted Wednesday to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a measure to repeal Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act sanctions on Syria. By a 77-20 vote, the Senate agreed to the motio…

Philippines Rejects Claims of Serving as Extremist Training Center

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly dismissed misleading claims portraying the Philippines as a training hotspot for violent extremist groups such as the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). There is no confirmation to allegations t…