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US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Report

US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Report

Pullout to unfold over next 2 months as Washington cites YPG/SDF’s near dissolution and Syria’s expanded counterterrorism role

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White House economic advisor says authors of New York Fed tariff report should be 'disciplined'
18.02.2026

White House economic advisor says authors of New York Fed tariff report should be 'disciplined'

'It’s, I think, the worst paper I’ve ever seen in the history of the Federal Reserve system,' Kevin Hassett says about a report that says most tariff burdens being borne by US companies, consumers

US immigration agency more than tripled amount of data stored on Microsoft tech, documents show
18.02.2026

US immigration agency more than tripled amount of data stored on Microsoft tech, documents show

ICE received $75B budget increase last year, making it highest-funded US law enforcement agency

US envoy to Belgium urges government to condemn party leader over Trump-Hitler comparison
18.02.2026

US envoy to Belgium urges government to condemn party leader over Trump-Hitler comparison

Ambassador Bill White describes Vooruit leader’s remarks as ‘defamatory,’ intolerable

Commission formed to probe Epstein's crimes in New Mexico's Zorro Ranch
18.02.2026

Commission formed to probe Epstein's crimes in New Mexico's Zorro Ranch

4-member panel to probe claims of sexual harassment, other crimes committed at desert ranch

Brazilian President Lula arrives in India for state visit, AI summit
18.02.2026

Brazilian President Lula arrives in India for state visit, AI summit

Indian Premier Modi to host Lula for bilateral talks on Saturday