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Mazloum Abdi announced that the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces would disband and merge into the Syrian army under President Al Sharaa’s command. The government agreed in return to recognize Kurdish cultural, civil and educational rights.

Iran appears intent on keeping the strait closed until the United States accepts demands that include ending the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports and restoring a waiver for Iranian oil sales.

Iran appears intent on keeping the strait closed until the United States accepts demands that include ending the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports and restoring a waiver for Iranian oil sales.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canadian tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. steel, dairy and electronics exports effective September 8. President Trump responded with plans for 50% tariffs on car parts and steel beginning January 1.

Washington removed Syria from the list after a stated 47 years, advancing President Al Sharaa’s effort to restore U.S. diplomatic ties and secure sanctions relief.

A Kremlin spokesman accused Burnham and Britain of being “hell bent on pouring oil on a fire” and plotting to prevent a peace process.