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US-Iran conflict: Trump may ease oil sanctions on Tehran to help in rebuilding country; says ‘they’re going to need money’

US President Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted that they might ease the Iran oil sanctions to help rebuild the country, while maintaining its maximum pressure campaign on Iran, including oil sale restrictions. “They’re going to need money to put that country back into shape. We want to see that happen,” […]

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns (Image: AP) WASHINGTON: The massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns, advancing a long time priority of the […]

‘No hard feelings’: Donald Trump responds to Elon Musk’s apology after intense feud; JD Vance tries to ease tensions

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk’s apology following their very public online feud, saying he holds “no hard feelings” after the billionaire admitted he had gone “too far” in his criticism.“I thought it was very nice that he did that,” Trump told the New York Post during an interview on Wednesday, after Musk […]

Syria welcomes US move to ease sanctions imposed on it

File photo: Syrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani (Picture credit: AP) DAMASCUS: Syria welcomed Saturday the move by the Trump administration to ease sanctions imposed on the war-torn country, calling it a “positive step” to ease humanitarian and economic suffering.A statement by the foreign ministry said Syria “extends its hand” to anyone who wants to cooperate […]

Thousands remain isolated as floods ease in eastern Australia

The flood has impacted more than 50,000 people (Image credit: AP) Tens of thousands of Australians remained isolated and thousands were without power on Saturday, authorities said as conditions in New South Wales eased after days of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding.Floodwaters were slowly subsiding but more than 20 emergency warnings remained in place, […]

‘To advance reconstruction’: US moves to ease sanctions on Syria

US President Donald Trump (center) meets with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (right) and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (left) in Riyadh Trump (middle) (AP) The Trump administration on Friday began rolling back longstanding sanctions on Syria, marking the first formal steps toward re-engagement with the war-torn nation. The move follows President Donald Trump’s […]

US, China begin high-stakes tariff talks in Geneva to ease trade war tensions

Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Senior American and Chinese officials began tense negotiations in Geneva on Saturday in a bid to cool a spiralling tariff dispute that threatens global trade. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer are meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first direct contact between the two […]

‘80% seems right’: Donald Trump floats slashing China tariffs to ease trade war

US President Donald Trump on Friday floated slashing tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting, signaling a possible move to ease tensions in the ongoing trade war.“80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” Trump posted on Truth Social referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is one of the […]

President Trump floats new tax cut to ease bite of tariffs

President Trump suggested Sunday his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than $200,000 a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda. Trump has previously argued tariff revenue could replace income taxes, though economists have questioned those claims. “When tariffs cut in, many people’s income taxes will be […]