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US warns of possible attacks in Syria during a Muslim holiday
90-day pause on tariffs - except for China
Israeli strikes in southwestern Syria kill 4 people as troops clash with residents
Trump raises China tariffs to 125%
Syria announces the end of a military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in a coastal region
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks surged to one of their biggest gains since World War II after President Donald Trump paused his tariffs against most other nations, as investors had desperately hoped he would. The S&P 500 soared 9.5% Wednesday.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon and southern Syria on Monday, killing at least seven people, including a child, according to local authorities. The Israeli military said it was targeting militants plotting attacks.
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. U.S. markets surged in response.
