An Israeli airstrike near Damascus killed 11 people, targeting a weapons depot belonging to Assad’s forces; conflicting reports put the death toll at six. Syrian insurgents demand Israel cease airstrikes, while Turkish-backed rebels attack near Kobani, controlled by Kurdish-led forces. In other news, a mass grave is found near Homs, an Egyptian activist is detained in Lebanon after crossing from Syria, and Lebanese forces rescue 26 kidnapped Syrians in Tripoli.
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Donald Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico May Include Major Exception
President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on Saturday, may exclude oil imports, as Trump stated that oil "may or may not" be covered by the tariffs. The exclusion of oil from the tariffs is significant, as Canada is a major supplier of American oil imports, which could result in higher pump prices for Americans and impact sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture. The enforcement of tariffs on...
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