Politics
Ireland’s Prime Minister Said Israel Closing Its Irish Embassy Is A Distraction From Its Genocide In Gaza
"This is the diplomacy of distraction."
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Said He Wanted To Stay And Fight But Russia Evacuated Him
“First, my departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur during the final hours of the battles, as some have claimed,” al-Assad's statement said.
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As Soon As Syria Was Freed, Israel Began Bombing Military Sites Across Syria, Destroying The Navy
Since al-Assad’s regime fell, Israel has carried out more than 480 airstrikes targeting key military sites across major cities in Syria in just the 48 hours, the Israeli military said.
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Syrian Rebels Have Named A Caretaker Prime Minister To Lead A Transitional Government Until March 2025
Mohammed al-Bashir, who led a de-facto government led by opposition groups in Idlib and its surroundings, announced he will oversee a transitional government until March 1, 2025.
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After Rebels Freed Syria, Netanyahu Said Israel Had "Temporarily Seized" A Buffer Zone At The Border For Its Safety
Netanyahu said Israel “needed to ensure that no hostile force embeds itself right next to the border of Israel.”
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Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Has Fled To Russia For Asylum As People Enter The Presidential Palace
A Kremlin source told Russian news media on Sunday, Dec. 8, that al-Assad is in Moscow with his family, having been granted asylum on humanitarian grounds.
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After 13 Years Of Brutal Civil War, Rebels Have Freed Syria From President Bashar Al-Assad And His Regime
After taking over Aleppo, rebel forces advanced into Homs city on Dec. 7, then in the early hours of Dec. 8, they announced they had captured Damascus, Syria’s capital, and overthrown al-Assad.
Politics
South Korea’s President Said He Is "Very Sorry" For Declaring Martial Law But Did Not Get Impeached
The two-minute address was Yoon's first public appearance since he shocked the nation by declaring martial law on the evening of Dec. 3 to eliminate what he said was "anti-state" forces.
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After Rebels Seized Aleppo, The Syrian Regime And Russia Responded By Bombing A Hospital In A Rebel Area
Syrian and Russian air forces intensified their bombardments in northern Syria since Nov. 27 when rebel forces launched a surprise offensive.
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South Korea’s President Declared Martial Law To Crush "Anti-State" Forces, Plunging It Into Chaos
In a late night address at 11 pm local time, President Yoon Suk Yeol said martial law – temporary rule by the military – was necessary to eliminate "anti-state" forces.
Activism
People In Georgia Are Holding Huge Protests After The Government Suspended Talks To Join The EU
People in Georgia are holding mass protests after the government suspended talks to join the EU until 2028.
Politics
Qatar Has Quit As A Gaza Ceasefire Negotiation Mediator, Saying Neither Israel Nor Hamas Is "Sincere”
A Qatari official stated on Nov. 9 that the country had informed both parties about 10 days earlier that it would pause its mediation efforts if progress was not made during the latest negotiation round.