Trump vows to lift US sanctions on Syria, expressing confidence in the country’s new leader

Global Politics

President Trump’s announcement that US sanctions on Syria would be lifted was met with elation by Syrians. Syria has a long way to go to recover from years of civil war and brutal dictatorship. But experts say the country needs to see sanctions lifted just to have a chance at beginning the long process of rebuilding.

Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a ‘golden age’ 

Leaders

‘The pope put us on the world’s radar’: Residents of Peruvian city talk about Pope Leo XIV’s impact on their diocese

Religion

Universities stand to lose big bucks as international students quit the US

How ambulance tricycles are saving lives in rural Ghana

Transportation

President Trump hints at compromise ahead of US-China trade talks

US and Chinese officials are heading to Switzerland this weekend to talk about the trade war. At one time, both Washington and Beijing were promising not to back down. But the two sides have recently been signaling a willingness to compromise.

Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported

Migration

Thousands of undocumented migrants in Portugal have received official letters, advising them to leave the country voluntarily or face deportation. Critics say the measure is a political stunt by the center-right government ahead of national elections next week.

‘Four Mothers’ examines motherhood across the globe

Books

In her new book, “Four Mothers: An Intimate Journey Through the First Year of Parenthood in Four Countries,” journalist Abigail Leonard explores the experience of parenting across different cultures. She joins The World’s host, Carol Hills, to share what she witnessed.

Out of Eden Walk: Record-breaking heat in Japan is hurting rice farms

Out of Eden Walk

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek experienced record-breaking heat in Japan on his walking journey. Salopek witnessed the heat’s havoc on the rice farms he passed by. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Salopek about his conversations with rice farmers and how they’ve adapted their farming techniques as the heat continues to break records in Japan.

How tequila crossed the Mexican border and won over Americans

Lifestyle

As tequila tops global sales charts, a new book uncovers the spirit’s revolutionary roots and the family feuds that shaped its legacy, through the lens of tequila’s most prominent maker, Jose Cuervo. Americans have since helped save the liquor, which has become a billion-dollar industry — and a symbol of Mexican pride.

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