Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria

Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiate

Financial Times - 1d

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 - 1d

What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?

The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...

CBS News - 1d

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC News - 1d

BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria

It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.

BBC News - 1h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Welcome to the GSL T20 in Guyana where big oil, geopolitics and cricket collide | Jonathan Liew

T20 tournament has sprung up amid battle for oil and allies but do the cricketers actually know what is going on?. In 1899 an international tribunal controversially settled a border dispute between ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance

ABC News - 1d

Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'

Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...

The Hill - 20h

Oklahoma hires Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator after leading Washington State's top-15 scoring offense

Arbuckle has led prolific passing offenses with the Wildcats, coaching Cam Ward in 2023, and at Western Kentucky

CBS Sports - 1d

Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after Wolverines ranked No. 128 in total offense for 2024

The Wolverines led only Iowa and the service academies in passing offense

CBS Sports - 11h

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 - 1d

Syria Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Idlib and Aleppo

Years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.

The New York Times - 16h

Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

The New York Times - 1d

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces

Financial Times - 14h

Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive

Financial Times - 4h

Oklahoma hiring Ben Arbuckle from Washington State as offensive coordinator

Arbuckle's "Air Raid" attack is expected to provide a major boost to a lackluster Oklahoma offense.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dana Holgorsen agrees to two-year deal to stay on as Nebraska offensive coordinator

Holgorsen served as Nebraska's coordinator and play-caller for the final three games of the season

CBS Sports - 1d

Woods still has 'fire' to compete amid injuries

Tiger Woods has said he still has "fire to compete" despite not featuring in a golf tournament for five months following a sixth back surgery.

BBC News - 16h

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 - 1d

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - 1d

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency?

Over the past dozen years, Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has worked to remake his image and the insurgency he commands

ABC News - 4h

How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Inside Aleppo: Family reunions, nervousness at rebel rule and fear of war

Syria's second city has been captured by the armed rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from government forces.

BBC News - 20h

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks

ABC News - 21h

‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught

Syria’s second largest city braces for possibility of president Bashar al-Assad revisiting brutal tactics used in civil war. A billboard of the Syrian president that once overlooked a central ...

The Guardian - 4h

Dana Dimel dies at 62: Ex-Houston, UTEP coach served as offensive assistant for Illinois in 2024 season

Dimel also served multiple stints as an assistant coach under the legendary Bill Snyder at Kansas State

CBS Sports - 17h

Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell 3 days after Ohio State triumph

Michigan ranked 117th in the country in yards per play in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after unit struggles in 2024

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell

ABC News - 6h

White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

BBC News - 1d

Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts

The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...

The Hill - 1d

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles

Pat Gelsinger stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the onetime highflying company, Intel said Monday.

The New York Times - 1d

Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.

ABC News - 17h

L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump

LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.

ESPN - 13h

Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire

Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.

The New York Times - 17h

Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...

CBS News - 16h

Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

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