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Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles
Dozens of people have been killed in the clashes with more than 150,000 displaced.
Categories: South Asia
A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it's empty and Sunday's election there is meaningless.
Categories: South Asia
A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it's empty and Sunday's election there is meaningless.
Categories: South Asia
On Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy
Immigrants significantly benefit the U.S. economy by growing the labor force, filling essential jobs in sectors like services, construction, and tech. In this episode, panelists discuss the effects of recent refugee and immigration policy developments on the U.S. economy.
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Background Reading:
- This article outlines the critical role immigrants have long played in boosting the U.S. economy and GDP.
- This article highlights how the second Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, putting pressure on federal, state, and local agencies to meet the president’s deportation goals.
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Host: Nelson W. Cunningham, Former President, McLarty Associates; Former Senior Advisor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Former Special Advisor on Western Hemisphere Affairs; CFR Member
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Guests: Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies
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Andrea R. Flores, Founder, America’s Promise
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Pia Orrenius, Vice President and Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Categories: Defense Policy
Somali minister says Israel plans to expel Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
Defence minister says Somalia has 'confirmed information' that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.
Categories: South Asia
Last SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of deadly clashes
Aleppo governor says last SDF fighters have left the city after the Syrian army took control of the Sheikh Maqsoud area.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417
These are the key developments from day 1,417 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Categories: South Asia
US launches new attacks against ISIL in Syria over deadly ambush
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
Categories: South Asia
Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Opposition groups say release triggered by 'political chess moves' following US abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
Categories: South Asia
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico, teams, start
Barcelona and Real Madrid bring the El Clasico to Spanish Super Cup final for a third year as the latter defend crown.
Categories: South Asia
Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate
Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America.
Categories: South Asia
Salah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semis
Egypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller.
Categories: South Asia
What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen?
Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen's main players.
Categories: South Asia
‘Abolish ICE’: Tens of thousands in Minneapolis, across US, protest killing
Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Categories: South Asia
Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco
Victor Osimhen scores one and sets up another to send Nigeria into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: South Asia
Yemen’s government says southern areas retaken from secessionist STC forces
Rashad al-Alimi's address came as thousands of people rallied in Aden in support of the Southern Transitional Council.
Categories: South Asia
Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU’s Mercosur trade deal
Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal's impact on Ireland's beef industry.
Categories: South Asia
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics threatened by Cloudflare funding withdrawal
Cloudflare CEO threatens withdrawal of Milano Cortina Olympics funding following fine by Italy communications watchdog.
Categories: South Asia
Morocco coach angrily rejects AFCON ref bias as Nigeria semifinal looms
Morocco progressed to the semifinals beating Cameroon 2-0 but Indominable Lions felt they had two clear penalties.
Categories: South Asia
South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions
South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting 'maritime economic activities'.
Categories: South Asia
