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Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - 4h -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - 5h -
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 villagesABC News - 2h -
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 - 50m -
Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for brutal, illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair said on X that he didn't see Trevor Lawrence sliding until it was 'too late.'Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Al-Shaair apologizes to Lawrence after illegal hit on defenseless quarterback
Jaguars quarterback was left concussed after blow Incident led to brawl between Texans and Jags Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair has apologized to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow ...The Guardian - 8h -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - 6h -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - 6h -
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.BBC News - 5h -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - 5h -
German chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650m in military aid to Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Scholz said Germany was ‘strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe’ and promised speedy arms deliveries. Olaf Scholz has met the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an unannounced visit to ...The Guardian - 6h -
Texans safety Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair dove at a sliding Trevor Lawrence during the second quarter Sunday, hitting a defenseless Lawrence in the head with his forearm.NBC News - 3h -
Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’
Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...The Guardian - 5h -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - 5h -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - 3h -
Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...CBS News - 5h -
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.ABC News - 3h -
Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique CaprilesABC News - 2h -
As FBI Director, Kash Patel Could Offer January 6 Rioters Retribution Against Their Enemies
Kash Patel, who has pushed conspiracy theories and helped produce a single featuring the J6 Prison Choir, has proposed investigating the investigators of the failed insurrection.Wired - 2h -
Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump
Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...The Guardian - 2h -
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 ...CBS News - 3h