1Worldmiddleeasteye.net
Turkish envoy applauds US removal of Syria from 'terrorism list'
Turkey's ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yilmaz, has praised the US's decision to remove Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) blacklist, stating that this move paves for a "brighter future" for the country. Yilamaz called it a significant step towards Syria's integration with the world and a significant for the stability and peace of the region. He expressed hope that the move would bring goodness to the Syrian people and the Syrian state.
2Worldednews.net
US, South Korea agree to closely cooperate on resolving North Korea’s nuclear issue
The US and South Korea have agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation on resolving North Korea's nuclear issue and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula. The agreement was reached during a phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. Despite the importance of cooperation on North Korea’s nuclear program, the ministry did not confirm whether the two top diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea. Rubio and Cho also agreed to work together to achieve "mutually beneficial" outcomes on pending issues such as tariffs, an investment agreement and security cooperation.
3Politicsthehindubusinessline.com
Jaishankar calls for urgent steps to address $50-billion India-Russia trade deficit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for urgent steps to address the $50-billion India-Russia trade deficit, which is expected to widen to over $50 billion in 2025-26 from just $6.6 billion five years earlier. He called for greater market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms and deeper business-to-business engagement. Bilateral goods trade has more than quadrupled to nearly $60 billion in FY26, largely due to oil dominance. Jaishankear's visit to Russia came amid threats from the US on possible economic sanctions for continuing to trade in crude oil with Moscow. He also proposed greater focus on implementation and outcomes through the IRIGC-TEC mechanism and closer engagement with businesses.
4Healthca.news.yahoo.com
Millions of women in England to receive ‘game-changing’ at-home screening kits
Free at-home testing kits are being distributed to millions of women in England who have missed their cervical screening appointments. The scheme, described as a "gamechanger", aims to persuade more women to undertake screening. Each kit contains a swab used to collect a vaginal sample, which is returned to NHS laboratories without charge, where scientists test it for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). Patients will then be asked to attend a cervical screening appointment. The initiative forms part of the NHS's target of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. The kits will be offered to four million women who are currently behind on their screening.
5Politicsrnz.co.nz
Doubts over whether social media ban is enforceable
Young people who have grown up on social media have expressed doubts about whether a social media ban for under 16s is enforceable. If introduced, the law would require tech companies to take reasonable steps to verify the age of users and potentially face fines of billions of dollars if they don't. Children's Commissioner, Jane Searle, spoke about these concerns.
6Businesslokmattimes.com
Sigma Advanced Systems bags additional Rs 1,600 crore Rolls-Royce contract
Sigma Advanced Systems has secured an additional long-term agreement worth nearly £125 million (about Rs 1,600 crore) with Rolls-Royce through its recently acquired UK subsidiary Bromford Precision Solutions. The agreement expands Sigma's partnership with Rolls Royce and brings the combined value of its two long-contracts with Rolls to nearly £425 million. The new contract builds on a previously secured agreement worth around £300 million. Bromford will manufacture aero-engine rings, casings, lock plates across Sigma's manufacturing facilities in India and the UK. The acquisition of Bromford has strengthened Sigma's position in the Rolls-royce supply chain by adding complementary manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise.
7Entertainmentca.news.yahoo.com
Jimmy Kimmel admits he is considering retirement but his wife wants him to ‘keep fighting’
Jimmy Kimmel, the longest-tenured host of American late-night TV shows, is considering retiring from his ABC show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, but fears he will regret it. His wife, Molly McNearney, encouraged him to continue as his work is "incredibly important right now". Kimmel has hosted the show since 2003 and his contract with Disney, which owns ABC, runs until May 2027. This follows a suspension from his show over comments about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which was reversed six days later. McNeary expressed a desire to not quit the show and said she would be happy for it to end in a great way.
8Businessdnaindia.com
US sanctions four Indian firms over Iran trade: Who are they and what are the implications?
The US State Department has announced new sanctions against several Iranian-linked individuals, companies, and vessels for supporting attacks on US forces and allies, terrorism, military procurement and Iran's oil trade. Four India-based companies, including Portease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Ltd, PP Softtech Pvt Ltd, and Prakrutees Infra Impex India Pvt L. The sanctions were specifically targeted for their alleged involvement in Iran-related petroleum and petrochemical trade and procurement networks. The transactions of Sadashivas Overseas, PP softtech and Prara Impa L are worth a combined $119 million. The Indian nationals identified are Indrismiya Asharafmiya Shekh, Harish Ramchandra Rangi, and Prashant Garg, director of PP Soft tech Private Limited.
9Sportsgreenfieldreporter.com
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well
Angel Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, pushing her past the season record in the same game. Reese surpassed Chamique Holdsclaw's record of 24 rebounds set in 2003 for Washington. She now has 458 rebounds on the season, seven more than A’ja Wilson's record set in 2024. Reese secured her WNBA-leading 27th double-double of the season on a basket with 13.9 seconds left in the game.
10Healthsrnnews.com
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back - SRN News
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSA) has been trying to mandate nutritional warnings on the front of packaged products, but this has been met with resistance from some of the world's largest companies, including Coca-Cola, who argue that such labels are confusing and ineffective. The regulator has now abandoned a push for colorful warnings on food packaging and instead proposed a black-and-white table of sugar, fat and salt content. This decision is being reviewed by the Supreme Court after a petition by public health activists. Nearly 80% of products in India's $100 billion packaged food and beverages market could contain high levels of fat, sugar and salt, according to industry estimates. However, Coca-Colon has voluntarily added traffic-light-style labels to its drinks in some European markets.
11Worldwfdd.org
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The US government is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. This move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and is expected to face legal challenges unless challenged or revised. The State Department is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to identify and revoke nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who come to the US claiming to be short-term visitors but then file for asylum to stay here permanently. The visas, B1 and B2, were issued between 2016 and 2026 and holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum. Since President Donald Trump took office last year, the administration has increased restrictions on visa applicants, demanding more information about social media histories, requiring expensive bonds for processing of visas, and outright banning visas to citizens of certain countries.
