Donald Trump says he’s confident Democrats will get behind his new migration and border plan.
On Thursday the US President unveiled a plan to shift to a “merit-based” immigration system.
He says there's a “good chance” that Democrats would provide funding to manage the large numbers of migrant flows along the US-Mexico border.
However so far Democrats have shown little to no interest in reaching a compromise with Trump on the immigration issue.
Lebanese army chief and US general meet on Lebanon security
Lebanese armed forces commander General Rudolf Haykal and US General Joseph Clearfield met in Beirut to discuss the security situation in Lebanon and regional developments, the army said on Saturday in a statement.
At least six dead, thousands displaced as heavy rains hit northeastern Brazil
Heavy rains that hit northeastern Brazil over the last 48 hours have killed at least six people and displaced thousands in the states of Pernambuco and Paraiba, the federal government said in a statement on Saturday.
Austrian police arrest man over poisoned baby food case
Austrian police have arrested a 39-year-old suspect on Saturday in connection with a case in which rat poison was placed in jars of baby food in what their German manufacturer called an attempt to extort it.
Trump not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal, will not 'leave war early'
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has directed the expansion of flame tree planting across streets, homes, recreational spaces, and public parks in Dubai.
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced a financial contribution of $300,000 to the Ethiopia Cardiac Centre to help it provide medical care and perform surgeries for children.
