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Israeli and Syrian ministers meet in US-brokered talks for first time in 25 years
Senior ministers from Israel and Syria met in Paris for the first high-level talks in over 25 years, focusing on de-escalating tensions and security in southern Syria. read more Druze from Syria and Israel protest on the Israeli-Syrian border, in Majdal Shams in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. AP Senior ministers from Israel and Syria convened in Paris on Thursday for a four-hour meeting facilitated by the U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack. These talks mark the first high-level official engagement between the two nations in over 25 years. The discussions primarily focused on de-escalating tensions and reaching security understandings in southern Syria, according to reports in the Times of Israel. Key takeaways from the meeting: * **De-escalation of tensions:** The primary objective of the meeting was to reduce tensions between Israel and Syria. The discussions aimed to address recent sectarian violence and security concerns, with both parties expressing a commitment to finding common ground. This follows reports from Saudi media on Tuesday that Israel and Syria had resumed dialogue on security matters. * **US mediation:** The United States played a crucial role in brokering the talks, with U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack overseeing the discussions. Barrack confirmed that he met with Syrian and Israeli officials in Paris. His involvement underscores the U.S.'s effort to stabilize the region and foster dialogue between the two countries, despite recent criticisms of Israel's intervention in Syria, where Barrack called it poorly timed and complicating stabilization efforts, according to PBS News. * **Security understandings in southern Syria:** A key focus of the meeting was to establish security understandings in southern Syria. This is particularly important for maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria and preventing further conflict. The talks also addressed the issue of Israeli incursions into Syrian border areas, with the aim of finding ways to prevent conflict and reduce these incursions, as per Reuters. * **High-level engagement after decades:** This meeting represents the most significant diplomatic engagement between Israel and Syria in over two decades. Given the historical lack of diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries, the meeting signals a potential shift in relations, driven by the new Syrian authorities' openness to peace and upholding the 1974 ceasefire agreement, according to Al Jazeera. The meeting also touched on broader regional issues, including the upcoming Iranian nuclear programme, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. While the talks are currently focused on joint security, they represent a critical step toward addressing long-standing issues and promoting stability in the region. Looking ahead, the ongoing dialogue may pave the way for further discussions and agreements aimed at resolving the complex challenges facing Israel and Syria. The international community will be closely watching these developments, as they could have significant implications for the broader West Asia, according to the Times of Israel. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Indianapolis Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
What is Donald Trump's approval rating today? How US polls say Trump tariffs impact economy
President Donald Trump continues to roll out tariffs in his second term at the White House after the recent passage of his "Big Beautiful Bill." A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7) asked Americans about how they feel Trump's tariffs are impacting the economy. Multiple polls also share where Trump's general approval rating currently sits. Here's what we know: Here are the latest approval ratings released on Trump's administration: Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Economist (July 11, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Civiqs poll (July 10, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (July 10, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Navigator Research poll (July 3, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 1, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipac University poll (June 26, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Reuters / Ipsos polls (June 21-23, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Gallup polls (June 3-19, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Fox News polls (June 13-16, 2025): Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Cygnal poll (June 10, 2025): Based off Civiqs' online daily approval tracking polls, here's a look at President Donald Trump's approval rating in Indiana (July 10, 2025): Here's a look at what the country views as top economic concerns under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025): Here's a look at how the country views the impact of tariffs on their personal finances under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025): Here's a look at how the country views the effects of tariffs on the national economy under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025): Here's a look at how the country's purchasing behaviors with tariffs under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025). Respondents could select more than one answer: Here's a look at how the country views the impact of tariffs on their economic uncertainty under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025). Respondents could select more than one answer: Here's a look at what the country says Americans are cutting back on or holding off buying due to tariffs under President Donald Trump, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll (July 7, 2025). Respondents could select more than one answer:
Int'l Business Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Elizabeth Warren Calls for 'Investigation' Into Paramount's Trump Settlement Amid Pending Merger Approval: 'Looks Like Bribery'
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for an investigation into Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as the entertainment giant awaits federal approval for a pending merger. "This looks like bribery in plain sight," Warren wrote in an X post shared Wednesday. "Paramount folded at the same time it needs Trump's approval for a billion-dollar merger." "I'm calling for an investigation into whether any anti-bribery laws were broken, and I'm working on a new bill to rein in this kind of corruption," Warren added. In October 2024, Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News and its parent company, Paramount, alleging defamation over a "60 Minutes" interview with then–presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris, PBS News reported. Trump claimed an interview segment concerning the Middle East was deceptively edited to portray Harris more favorably. In February, he amended the complaint, increasing the demand to $20 billion and adding federal claims of false advertising and unfair competition. On Tuesday, Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement, according to CBS News, which will be paid out as a contribution to Trump's future presidential library and coverage of the plaintiffs' legal fees and costs. The agreement comes as Paramount Global awaits federal approval for its proposed $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. In recent weeks, lawmakers, regulatory experts and shareholders have raised concerns that Paramount's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, and others involved in the settlement could face potential bribery allegations, Deadline reported. Critics have argued the financial settlement was made in exchange for Trump smoothing the path to regulatory approval, mirroring lawsuits and political battles he has waged against Disney and NBCUniversal. Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans in Congress see highest approval rating in more than a decade: Poll
A record-high share of American voters are content with the work of Republican lawmakers, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll. In the survey, conducted in late June, 36 percent of registered voters approve of the job Republicans in Congress are doing — the highest level recorded since pollsters began asking the question in 2011. The latest approval rating also marks a 10-point jump from the last time the question was asked, in February 2024, when 26 percent of registered voters approved of the job Republicans in Congress were doing. Before that, the survey was conducted in March 2021, when 28 percent approved; and in January 2019, when 29 percent approved. The question was asked numerous times each year from 2011 to 2018. The previous high was recorded in March 2015, when 33 percent of registered voters approved of the job Republicans in Congress were doing. The record low came just a few months later, in August 2015, when 19 percent approved of the job they were doing. The jump in GOP approval comes as the party has taken back control of both chambers of Congress. Democrats in Congress, meanwhile, have seen a dramatic drop in their approval rating in the latest poll. Only 27 percent of registered voters approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing — down 12 points since February 2024. In the March 2021 poll, Democrats saw their record-high approval of 41 percent. This latest approval rating is tied for the lowest that congressional Democrats' have recorded since the survey began in 2011. It is also only the third time in the survey's history that congressional Republicans led their Democratic counterparts in approval ratings: Republicans led by 3 points in March 2015 and by 1 point in December 2014. Congressional Democrats' showing in the latest poll seems to be fueled by members of their own party — only 44 percent of Democratic respondents approve of their party's work in Congress, while 43 percent disapprove. Meanwhile, among Republican respondents, 73 percent approve of the GOP's work in Congress, while 15 percent disapprove. Among independents, 25 percent gave a nod of approval to the job Republicans in Congress are doing, while 20 percent approve of the job Democrats in Congress are doing. The survey was conducted on June 23-25 and included 1,381 adults, with a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points. The survey included 1,206 registered voters, with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Republicans in Congress see highest approval rating in more than a decade: Poll
A record-high share of American voters are content with the work of Republican lawmakers, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll. In the survey, conducted in late June, 36 percent of registered voters approve of the job Republicans in Congress are doing — the highest level recorded since pollsters began asking the question in 2011. The latest approval rating also marks a 10-point jump from the last time the question was asked, in February 2024, when 26 percent of registered voters approved of the job Republicans in Congress were doing. Before that, the survey was conducted in March 2021, when 28 percent approved; and in January 2019, when 29 percent approved. The question was asked numerous times each year from 2011 to 2018. The previous high was recorded in March 2015, when 33 percent of registered voters approved of the job Republicans in Congress were doing. The record low came just a few months later, in August 2015, when 19 percent approved of the job they were doing. The jump in GOP approval comes as the party has taken back control of both chambers of Congress. Democrats in Congress, meanwhile, have seen a dramatic drop in their approval rating in the latest poll. Only 27 percent of registered voters approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing — down 12 points since February 2024, when 39 percent approved of Democrats' work. In the March 2021 poll, Democrats saw their record-high approval of 41 percent. This latest approval rating is tied for the lowest that congressional Democrats' have recorded since the survey began in 2011. It is also only the third time in the survey's history that congressional Republicans led their Democratic counterparts in approval ratings: Republicans led by 3 points in March 2015 and by 1 point in December 2014. Congressional Democrats' showing in the latest poll seems to be fueled by members of their own party — only 44 percent of Democratic respondents approve of their party's work in Congress, while 43 percent disapprove. Meanwhile, among Republican respondents, 73 percent approve of the GOP's work in Congress, while 15 percent disapprove. Among independents, 25 percent gave a nod of approval to the job Republicans in Congress are doing, while 20 percent approve of the job Democrats in Congress are doing. The survey was conducted on June 23-25 and included 1,381 adults, with a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points. The survey included 1,206 registered voters, with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
