The United States has removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years, easing restrictions that had deterred banks and investors. Syrian leaders hailed the move as historic and said it would support reconstruction after years of war.
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The Trump administration plans to revoke business and tourism visas for foreigners who sought asylum after entering the United States as short-term visitors. The Associated Press reported the action could affect up to 200,000 people, though officials said it would not automatically trigger deportations.
The Supreme Court lifted one injunction against Trump’s executive order on mail voting and citizenship lists, but a second nationwide block remains in place. The 6-3 decision drew sharp dissents from the court’s liberal justices, who warned of disruption before the midterms.
The Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that had blocked key parts of President Trump’s mail voting executive order in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The justices did not decide whether the order is legal, leaving further challenges possible once policies are implemented.
The Trump administration is set to announce a broad new sanctions push against Iran, targeting entities and countries that keep trade flowing to Tehran. Iran has warned of retaliation as its currency hits a record low and inflation nears 90%.
Britain is set to share classified Storm Shadow missile production information with Ukraine, following a similar move by France. Analysts say the transfer is politically significant but may take months or years to affect Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities.
Israel said it would respond forcefully after paper kites were found near the Gaza border, though the military said they carried no explosives. Hamas denied responsibility and accused Israel of using children’s kites as a pretext for continued strikes.
Trump said the U.S. will impose 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports starting Jan. 1, 2027, after trade talks collapsed. Canada has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation against new U.S. tariffs.