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America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape
The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive countryABC News - 53m -
Syria's Many Factions Explained in a Single Map
The rebel groups and foreign powers contending to shape the country’s future.The Wall Street Journal - 12h -
Who Is Mohammed al-Bashir, Syria’s New Prime Minister?
Mr. al-Bashir previously headed a rebel-led administration in northwestern Syria. He has been tasked with running the country’s interim government until March.The New York Times - 15h -
A Search in Syria for the Disappeared
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.The New York Times - 1d -
What Happens Next in Syria?
Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - 2d -
Syria’s New Leaders Balance Huge Struggles Amid Disorder
The rebels who seized control called for foreign help in prosecuting atrocities, while trying to restore order in a fractured country.The New York Times - 8h -
Why a photo of Syria's interim leader could hint at trouble ahead
A Salafist flag behind Syria’s new interim Prime Minister Mohammad al-Bashir has concerned those hoping for a future of moderation and tolerance.NBC News - 15h -
A Search for Syria’s Disappeared, and New Details in C.E.O. Killing Investigation
Plus, another World Cup raises human rights fears.The New York Times - 20h -
Adani drops US financing for strategic Sri Lanka port
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - 1d -
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The Syria Opportunity
The end of al-Assad’s wretched regime unlocks many doors.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - 1d -
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News
Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, after the swift collapse of the Syrian leader's regime, Russia’s deputy foreign minister told NBC News.NBC News - 1d -
The India IPO party floats into 2025
In this newsletter’s first edition, the CFA’s decline and advice from Uday KotakFinancial Times - 1d -
Syria’s new leader has two identities – but which one will take the country forward?
Whether he goes by Ahmed al-Sharaa or his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is a key indicator in the direction Syria’s future may take. On Sunday morning, a bearded 42-year-old man wearing a ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to read on Syria
Twelve books that shed light on the conflict and its place in the wider power struggles across the Middle EastFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. Scrambles to Navigate Perils of a New Syria
The Biden administration is relying on Turkey to convey messages to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which toppled Bashar al-Assad but is designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization.The New York Times - 2d -
What Next for Syria?
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.BBC News - 2d -
‘Terrorist’ label of Syria’s new rulers will need to be reconsidered, says UN envoy
Geir Pedersen warns there is ‘no way to exclude’ Islamist group that led offensive against Assad regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
Syria’s New Reality, and Trump Lays Out Aggressive Agenda
Plus, the end of the Eras Tour.The New York Times - 2d -
Gabbard heads to the Hill with Syria in spotlight
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is expected on Capitol Hill to meet with senators this week, kicking off what will likely be a contentious ...The Hill - 2d -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - 3d -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - 3d -
Listen: Global News Podcast special - What's next for Syria?
Rebel forces in Damascus say they've ended Bashar al-Assad's ruleBBC News - 3d -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - 3d -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - 3d -
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Who are the opposition fighters overrunning Syria?
The swiftly developing crisis has taken much of the world by surprise.ABC News - 4d -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - 4d -
What Is Happening in Syria
We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - 5d -
Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout
Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake AleppoFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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 ...CBS News - Dec. 2
