Tag: #unitedstates

U.S.-Backed Syria Deal Ends Kurdish Holdouts as Aleppo Clashes Displace Tens of Thousands

A U.S.-mediated pact shifts control of northeast Syria to Damascus after Aleppo fighting uproots more than 100,000 and raises ISIS security fears.

#syria, #kurds, #aleppo, #sdf, #unitedstates

U.S. Shuttles Between Israel and Islamist-Led Syria in Paris to Redraw Golan Border Rules

U.S.-mediated talks in Paris seek new security terms after Israel’s 2024 incursion into southern Syria, testing UN rules and Syria’s new rulers.

#syria, #israel, #diplomacy, #golanheights, #unitedstates

U.S. Envoy Meets Belarus President to Discuss Political Prisoner Release

U.S. envoy meets Belarusian President to discuss political prisoner release, a key step in Belarus-West relations.

#belarus, #unitedstates, #politicalprisoners, #diplomacy

U.S. Housing Crisis Deepens as Homelessness Escalates

The U.S. faces a growing affordable housing crisis, with homelessness up 18% and a 7.1M home deficit. New initiatives and challenges emerge.

#housing, #homelessness, #affordablehousing, #unitedstates

DOL Reports Surge in Child Labor Violations Amid Labor Market Pressures

The DOL reports an 88% rise in child labor violations since 2019, highlighting urgent calls for stronger enforcement and protections.

#dol, #childlabor, #unitedstates, #laborlaws

Urban Crime Rates Surge: A 61% Increase from 2019 to 2024

Urban violent crime rises 61% from 2019 to 2024, surpassing national and rural averages, according to NCVS data.

#crime, #urban, #statistics, #unitedstates

South Korea and U.S. to Start Annual Ulchi Freedom Shield Military Exercise

South Korea, U.S. kick off joint military drills amid North Korea tensions.

#southkorea, #unitedstates, #northkorea, #military, #defense

Bahrain and U.S. Formalize $17 Billion Economic Partnership

Bahrain announces $17B investment in U.S., enhancing aviation, tech, and energy ties.

#bahrain, #unitedstates, #investment, #technology, #energy

U.S. Blocks UN Ceasefire Resolution on Gaza, Citing Security Concerns

U.S. vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire, drawing international criticism amid humanitarian crisis.

#unitedstates, #gaza, #unitednations, #ceasefire, #diplomacy