U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, a visit that capped a stunning year for the rebel-turned-ruler who toppled a longtime autocratic leader and has since sought to end Syria's decades of international isolation. Trump met with Sharaa in the first-ever visit by a Syrian president to Washington, six months after their first meeting in Saudi Arabia, where the U.S. leader announced plans to lift sanctions, and just da

President Donald Trump demanded air traffic controllers return to work on Monday as government-directed flight cuts and air traffic staffing absences continue to wreak havoc with U.S. air travel. Trump added that he will reward those who did not take any time off during the 41-day federal government shutdown, but it is not clear how many controllers could qualify. Trump said he would welcome the resignation of those who took time off. Learn More

Delhi govt has announced the launch of the Atal Canteen Scheme to provide nutritious meals at just Rs5. The scheme will start on Dec 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In its first phase, 100 canteens will open across the capital, each serving 1,000 meals daily through a digital token system to ensure transparency. Learn More