Happening Middle East

'We don't know what will happen': Uncertainty grips Damascus as rebels approach

There is a "sense of fear" about the days to come as rebels sweep towards the capital in the face of limited opposition.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

Here’s what is happening in Syria.

aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Tommy John hopes his long-awaited call to Cooperstown finally will happen

Former Dodger Tommy John, who underwent a pioneering medical procedure that is now ubiquitous in MLB, hopes he and Steve Garvey make the Hall of Fame.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Australia v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Head century powers Australia into dominant position India 128-5 in their second innings, still trailing by 29 runs 35th over: Australia 90-1 (McSweeney 39, Labuschagne 23) Jasprit Bumrah ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one

Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 6

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire

Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Martial law briefly came to South Korea. Could it happen here?

Is South Korea’s legislative rejection of an autocratic president’s declaration of martial law a one-off — or an object lesson for President-elect Donald Trump?

The Hill - Dec. 6

Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Australia v India: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc took career-best figures of 6 for 48 as Australia rolled India for 180 on the first day in Adelaide. We’re underway…. The anthems, then the commencement bell is rung by Tim May. A ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

What Is Happening in Syria

We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Man dies after dog attack in east London

A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff

ABC News - Dec. 5

‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink

Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New York

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?

Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The French prime minister, Michel ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Can Martial Law Happen in America?

Events in South Korea have people thinking.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Is the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting still happening tonight?

Ceremony will be held on December 4

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

What happens if Trump ends the electric vehicle tax credit?

President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he wants to end the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. Albert Gore III, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

French government topples after losing no-confidence vote. What happens next.

France could be set for months of potentially market-roiling political uncertainty after a no-confidence vote ousted the minority coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops

Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops

ABC News - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Why has this happened now?

Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Moskowitz on joining DOGE Caucus: 'We got to go to where the conversations are happening'

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday defended his decision to become the first Democrat to join the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The group aims to be a ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon

A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workers

ABC News - Dec. 3

England 1-0 Switzerland: women’s football friendly – as it happened

The Lionesses continue their Euro 2025 preparations with a friendly win at Bramall Lane after Grace Clinton’s early goal. 1 min: Let’s see what this much-changed team can achieve. Lots of noise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

High snow totals for U.S. as another system moves East

A break from the snow in the Northeast may come to a close as another weather system threatens parts of the U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano looks at the weather impact.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

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