President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs by 10% on all Chinese goods entering the U.S., following a similar tariff imposition on Mexico and Canada. Trump cited illegal immigration and drug trafficking as reasons for the tariffs, specifically mentioning the synthetic opioid Fentanyl, which has caused numerous overdose deaths in the U.S. China’s embassy spokesperson emphasized the mutual benefits of economic cooperation and disputed Trump’s claims regarding efforts to curb Fentanyl imports, citing ongoing communication between counternarcotics teams since a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in November 2023.
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Syrians watch Iran-Israel crossfire as government stays silent
Syrians are watching Iranian missile strikes and Israeli interceptions unfold in their skies, yet the new Syrian government has chosen to remain silent, potentially indicating a shift in its regional stance. While both Iran and Israel have historically influenced Syria, the war-weary populace seeks to distance itself from the conflict, preferring to observe rather than engage. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syrians see missiles flying above them from Iran and Israel, but their...
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