Latest news on Syrian civil war as HTS takes over, Assad flees to Russia

The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended

A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Syria's Civil War Puts Israel in a Bind: 'Devil We Know' or Islamist Rebels

Middle East watchers say the best hope for Israel is that two of its enemies weaken but don’t destroy each other.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Ukraine Opens Talks With Trump Team on Halting War With Russia

A top Zelensky aide has arrived in Washington in the midst of uncertainty over the president-elect’s intentions.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets

Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratings

Financial Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War

The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Latest news on UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York City

There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Zelensky Offers $24 One-Off Payment to Win Over War-Weary Ukrainians

Citizens will be entitled to a $24 one-off payment this winter, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, in a move apparently intended to soften the blow of a tax rise to help fund the war effort.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine

The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Campbell’s is getting a new CEO. Analysts say he could face these ‘uncertainties’ as Trump takes office.

Campbell’s Co. on Tuesday said its current chief executive would depart to take on a leadership role for the Washington Commanders NFL team, and the soup and snack maker reported mixed ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

U.S. distances itself from Syrian civil war resurgence

Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Best Launch Deals On The New Disney+ Star Wars And Marvel 4K Blu-Ray Collector's Editions

The Mandalorian: Season 3 Collector's Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) Walmart: $50 (was $76) | $50 at ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - Dec. 3

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven't been able to flee the hunger

The war in Sudan has created vast hunger, including famine

ABC News - Dec. 3

Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now

Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Hunter Biden pardon fallout and strategic timing behind Syria's reignited civil war: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump could use Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden for his own gain, some worry.

NBC News - Dec. 3

‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike

Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages

ABC News - Dec. 3

Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China

Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Why Syria's civil war is reigniting

The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Latest news on Middle East tensions as Israel-Hezbollah friction continues, Syria war heats up

The Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire conditions appear shaky. This comes as news emerges of the death of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra in Gaza, and as a dramatic shift in Syria's civil war ...