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At least 21 people were killed in a tragic highway accident on Wednesday, involving three vehicles on the route connecting Mexico's Oaxaca and Puebla states. Puebla Interior Minister Samuel Aguilar confirmed the fatalities in a social media post, noting that several others were being treated for injuries, though the exact number remains unspecified. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, where accidents have been a persistent issue. Authorities are likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash to prevent future tragedies. This incident marks one of the deadliest road accidents in recent times in Mexico, prompting calls for improved safety measures on highways. 
Published: May 15 2025, 4 ameznews.inIn a significant shift in US policy towards Syria, President Donald Trump met with the country's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Riyadh on Wednesday. Al-Sharaa, a former leader of the rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has ties to al-Qaeda, was the first Syrian leader to meet a sitting US president in 25 years. This meeting followed Trump's decision to lift long-standing sanctions against Syria, initially imposed in 1979. Trump praised al-Sharaa as a "young, attractive, tough guy" with a "very strong" past, expressing optimism about his potential to stabilize the war-torn nation. Despite this engagement, Trump did not indicate any plans to remove Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. The meeting raised eyebrows internationally, given al-Sharaa's controversial history, but marks a pivotal moment in US-Syrian relations as the country grapples with rebuilding after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Published: May 15 2025, 8 ameznews.inAmerican researchers have potentially identified features of Noah's Ark at the Durupinar site in Turkey, reigniting debate over the biblical narrative. Led by independent researcher Andrew Jones from Noah's Ark Scans, the team utilized ground-penetrating radar to uncover a 538-foot-long, boat-shaped formation, approximately 29 km south of Mount Ararat, traditionally regarded as the Ark's final resting place. The scans revealed a tunnel-like void and three deck-like layers, aligning with descriptions from the Book of Genesis. Although no physical wood has been found, researchers detected a "chemical imprint" suggesting organic matter and wood residues in the soil. Soil analysis indicated significant differences in organic content and pH levels between samples inside and outside the formation, hinting at possible human influence. Despite skepticism from the scientific community, the team plans further investigations, including core drilling, to validate their findings.
Published: May 15 2025, 9 ameznews.inA 30-year-old Chinese diver, Zhang Xiaohan, tragically drowned while attempting to retrieve a lost GoPro camera near Kakaban Island in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Despite being an experienced diver with a professional qualification, she defied warnings from her tour guides and dived back into the water after the camera slipped from her hands during ascent. After failing to resurface, search efforts by guides, local marine authorities, and soldiers ensued, ultimately leading to the discovery of her body at a depth of 88 meters on May 3. Officials suspect a strong undercurrent may have contributed to her drowning. The incident has sparked discussions on Chinese social media, with users emphasizing the importance of safety over equipment, with one stating, "No camera or footage is as important as your life." Zhang's family in Zhejiang expressed their heartbreak over the loss. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Published: May 15 2025, 7 ameznews.inIn a surprising announcement during his visit to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump declared the lifting of all sanctions on Syria, a decision that caught many in the region and within his own administration off guard. Senior officials at the State and Treasury Departments scrambled to comprehend the implications of this sudden policy shift, as no prior directives had been issued to prepare for such an unwinding. The announcement, characterized by its abruptness, has left officials uncertain about which sanctions would be eased and the timeline for implementation. While Trump cited the need to offer Syria a chance for a better future, the actual easing of sanctions is expected to be complex and lengthy, requiring coordination across various agencies and potentially Congress. Complications arise from existing measures like the "Caesar Act," which imposes strict sanctions on the Assad regime and associated entities.
Published: May 15 2025, 7 ameznews.inFormer President Joe Biden reportedly failed to recognize actor George Clooney during a June 2024 fundraiser, raising concerns about his cognitive health. An excerpt from the upcoming book, _Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again_, reveals that an aide had to remind Biden who Clooney was during their interaction, describing Biden as appearing "severely diminished." Witnesses noted that Biden seemed slow and almost catatonic, with some attendees expressing alarm at his mental state. Clooney, who had known Biden for years, was reportedly "shaken to his core" by the encounter, which was described as uncomfortable and awkward. The book, authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, is set for release on May 20 and is based on over 200 interviews, primarily with Democratic insiders, detailing Biden's struggles and the efforts of his aides to manage his public image.
Published: May 15 2025, 7 ameznews.inBritish MP Bob Blackman has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, primarily tourists. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Conservative MP expressed support for India's military response, Operation Sindoor, which involved precision airstrikes on nine terrorist bases. Blackman urged the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to take decisive action against terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He highlighted Pakistan's role in harboring groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, whose offshoot, The Resistance Front, claimed responsibility for the attack. Responding to Blackman, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the incident as "horrific" and affirmed the British government's commitment to collaborating with both India and Pakistan to combat terrorism, emphasizing the need for support to achieve lasting peace in the region. Blackman had previously characterized the attack as a coordinated assault targeting specific religious groups.
Published: May 15 2025, 7 ameznews.inRussian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled the delegation that will represent Russia in renewed negotiations with Ukraine, set to occur today in Turkey. Leading the delegation is Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin, and Igor Kostyukov from the Russian Armed Forces. A team of experts will also support the talks, including officials from the General Staff and the Foreign Ministry. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed the discussions will focus on both technical and political matters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia's intentions, stating that Ukraine is closely monitoring the Russian representatives before deciding its next steps. He mentioned the potential attendance of former US President Donald Trump as a significant factor. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for genuine negotiations to end the conflict, urging global leaders to maintain pressure on Russia for peace.
Published: May 15 2025, 4 ameznews.inThe United States has imposed new sanctions on six individuals and 12 companies, including several Chinese nationals, for their involvement in Iran's ballistic missile program. This move is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to exert "maximum pressure" on Tehran, following a series of sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector and nuclear activities. The US Treasury Department stated that the sanctions focus on entities aiding Iran in producing critical materials for missile manufacturing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that allowing Iran to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles poses a significant threat to US interests and regional stability. Among those sanctioned are three Chinese nationals linked to a firm that supplied carbon fiber precursor materials to an Iranian entity. This announcement follows recent sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China and comes amid heightened nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran, marking their most significant engagement since the US exited the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018.
Published: May 15 2025, 1 ameznews.inA US judge has ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian researcher and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, who was detained for alleged ties to Hamas. Arrested two months ago in Virginia and held in Texas, Suri's release on Wednesday allows him to return to his wife and three children. His wife, Mapheze Saleh, expressed relief, asserting that advocating for Palestinian rights should not be criminalized. District Judge Patricia Giles ruled that Suri's detention violated his First Amendment rights. The case has raised concerns within the academic community about the suppression of free speech under the Trump administration, particularly following similar recent detentions, including that of Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk. The Department of Homeland Security had accused Suri of promoting anti-Semitism and having connections to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, which could lead to his deportation.
Published: May 15 2025, 2 am
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