Global trade volumes climbed sharply in 2025 despite sweeping U.S. tariffs, defying widespread predictions that higher duties would choke off cross-border commerce, The Wall Street Journal reports.[#item_full_content]

Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States on Monday formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio said eliminates
