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Syria's interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip
Syria’s interim president is in the Turkish capital for talks expected to focus on Syria’s economic recovery and the presence of Kurdish-led forces in the north of the country that Turkey considers ...ABC News - 4h -
Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency
Sources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a “startup software company.”Wired - 21h -
Vance to attend global AI summit in Paris for first international trip as VP
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.CBS News - 4h -
New Syrian Leader to Meet Erdogan in Turkey
It’s the first meeting of Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has military posts in Syria and hosts millions of Syrian refugees.The New York Times - 7h -
Jobs report and Trump’s trade war hold keys to outlook for stocks
A softer-than-expected jobs report to be released next week may refuel market chatter about potential rate cuts this year, propelling U.S. stocks to resume their rally, as the Federal Reserve ...MarketWatch - 1d -
EU leaders meet to talk defense but Trump and his tariffs loom large
European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.CNBC - 1d -
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Turkey says it will join with neighbors to fight the Islamic State group in Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Jordan will come together to fight the remnants of the Islamic State groupABC News - 1d -
As Cuomo Considers Bid for Mayor, His Allies Prepare a Super PAC
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has not entered the race for mayor of New York City. But private planning suggests he is laying the groundwork to do so.The New York Times - 1d -
Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift
Ahmed al-Sharaa holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince on his first trip abroad after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
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Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - 2d -
Syria's interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional allyABC News - 2d -
Syria's new rebel leader pledges to form an inclusive government
Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said Thursday he will form an inclusive transitional government that will run the country until it can hold elections.NBC News - 4d -
5 key takeaways from Kennedy's combative second hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, sat through his second Senate confirmation hearing in as many days on Thursday, with his chances of ...The Hill - 4d -
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.The New York Times - 5d -
JD Vance staffs VP's office with his allies — and no objections from Trump
Vice President JD Vance has earned a unique privilege inside the White House — free rein to hire whom he wants, with no interference from President Donald Trump or his top aides.NBC News - 5d -
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made transitional president of Syria
Appointment of former leader of group that led operation to topple Assad comes amid other political changes. The former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist rebel group which led the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Karoline Leavitt holds first press briefing of Trump's second term
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first briefing for President Trump's second term in the White House. Leavitt sparred with reporters over questions regarding Mr. Trump's federal funding ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Madison Keys embraces change to earn second grand slam final chance
The American has made her peace with the stress that once stymied her and is ready for Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne. Only a few hours after her first grand slam final had come to an end in 2017, ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
International court seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over treatment of women and girls
Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for the Taliban government's Supreme Leader and chief justice.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria resume after 13 years
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to DamascusABC News - Jan. 23 -
Australia pip England in second T20 international to win Women’s Ashes – live
The hosts won a rain-affected thriller by six runs on DLS to win the Ashes outright and move 10-0 ahead in the series. 4th over: Australia 36-0 (Mooney 32, Voll 0) Beth Mooney is flying. She ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue
Our research shows that Republican leadership can reduce partisan divisions on climate solutions more effectively than Democratic leadership.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
King Charles III and other international leaders react to Trump inauguration
International figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Mother of Missing U.S. Journalist Asks Syria’s New Leaders for Help
Debra Tice, whose son Austin was abducted near Damascus in 2012, said the rebel group that toppled the Assad regime promised support in helping to find him.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Key leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum
A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points
What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert
President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
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Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace
A delegation from one of Turkey’s biggest pro-Kurdish political parties has met a leading figure of the Kurdish movement in prison, the latest step in a tentative process to end the country’s ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say
Leader reportedly freed after being ‘violently intercepted’ having left hideout to lead protest against Nicolás Maduro. Allies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groupsABC News - Jan. 9 -
Turkey insists on two states for ethnically divided Cyprus as the UN looks to restart peace talks
Turkey has again insisted on a two-state peace accord in ethnically divided Cyprus as the United Nations prepares to meet with all sides in early springABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."CNBC - Jan. 6
