Minorities in Syria cautiously optimistic about future

Blinken meets with Arab leaders over Syria's future

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Arab leaders in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to achieve a stable Syria. For the first time, Blinken said the U.S. was in "direct contact" with the ...

CBS News - 1d

Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians, not outside powers | Mohamad Bazzi

The Assad family’s brutal half-century reign has just ended and the US, Israel and Turkey are already vying for influence. As Syrians celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Concern over Syria's future despite collapse of Assad regime

Most Western nations, including the U.S., have designated Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization. But with the group now having ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the ...

CBS News - 2d

U.S. concerns about ISIS comeback in Syria

Syria is at a crossroads in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, with fears persisting that ISIS could use the collapse of the regime, and a potential power vacuum, to stage a comeback. CBS News ...

CBS News - 3d

American man found in Syria speaks about his alleged imprisonment

Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, Travis Timmerman of Missouri was found walking barefoot near Damascus on Thursday after being reported missing earlier this year. ...

CBS News - 3d

Shamima Begum and 65 other IS-linked Britons detained in Syria face uncertain future

US voices concern over continuing offensive by Turkish-backed rebel groups against Kurdish groups guarding prisons and camps. Shamima Begum and the other 65 Islamic State-linked Britons detained in ...

The Guardian - 4d

Jimmy Butler says he's not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation

Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat

ABC News - 4d

What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

BBC News - 4d

Russian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over future

Satellite images show Russian ships off the Syrian coast, as Moscow mulls its military future after Bashar al-Assad's fall.

BBC News - 5d

Trump is dedicated to isolationism – but is Syria’s future too important to ignore?

Concerns that US’s hands-off approach could leave the country open to a return to civil war or a resurgence of Iran. For a Biden administration in its final days, managing the downfall of Bashar ...

The Guardian - 5d

Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Syria and Assad’s fall — it's really all about colonialism

The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the region, as various groups vie for control of the countries created by ...

The Hill - 6d

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...

CBS News - 6d

What to know about Austin Tice, journalist held in Syria

The U.S. said it is trying to identify Tice's whereabouts after the toppling of the Assad regime.

CBS News - 6d

A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule

For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open

ABC News - 6d

Syrian rebel leader's extremist past raises questions about his future

Standing before a cheering crowd in Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque, the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolani declared a new chapter in Syria’s history.

NBC News - 6d

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons

The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

What to know about Assad's fall and what might happen next in Syria

After 13 years of Syria’s grinding civil war, the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is gone, the dictator fleeing his country in the face of a sensational advance by rebel forces.

NBC News - Dec. 9

What to know about the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow after rebels toppled his regime and took control of the Syrian government over the weekend. CBS News homeland security contributor Samantha ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime

Coverage of the extraordinary events in Syria has filled the front pages in the UK, US and Australia. Newspapers covering the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his subsequent flight to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Syria Civil War: What to Know About the Rebels and the Fall of Assad

President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates

Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

HTS leader not only player in Syria's fast-changing future

Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria's new order will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Now Syria can dream of a future again

The walls of fear have been destroyed — there is a new landscape of hope that has been hard to even dare to imagine

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Where is Bashar al-Assad? Rumours swirl in Syria about its president

Rumours surround the whereabouts of the Syrian president, as rebels make advances near the capital's suburbs.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Johnson 'optimistic' about Hegseth: 'We believe in redemption'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday said he was "optimistic" about the path forward for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's controversial pick to lead the Pentagon. "I’m optimistic about it. ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Ja'Marr Chase raises speculation about Bengals future: 'Who knows what will happen in the next year?'

Cincinnati is all but eliminated from playoff contention

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Kirk Cousins returns to face an improved Vikings team, with questions about his future

The Atlanta QB goes back to Minnesota on Sunday to play the Vikings, who are riding high with Sam Darnold.

ESPN - Dec. 7

What to know about Syria's rekindled civil war

Thousands of people were fleeing fighting amid a dramatic escalation in Syria's civil war, which had simmered without major advances by either side for years.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Canty makes bold argument about Purdy's future 49ers contract

ESPN analyst and former NFL player Chris Canty made a bold argument for how the San Francisco 49ers should handle Brock Purdy's contract extension.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Jeff Bezos Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump’s Goal of Cutting Regulations

‘If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,’ the Amazon founder said of the incoming president’s deregulatory initiative.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Aaron Rodgers refuses to believe this 'ridiculous' claim about his future with the Jets

Jets' QB feels he shouldn't be judged by what happens the remainder of the season

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term

International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out guidance on when foreign-born students should and ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years

ABC News - Dec. 4

Jeff Bezos, a Past Trump Foe, Is Optimistic About a Second Term

The Amazon founder said he saw signs of a “calmer” Donald J. Trump on the eve of his return to the White House.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos says he's optimistic about Trump, will help administration reduce regulation

Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos clashed frequently during the president-elect's first term in the White House.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Companies more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.

The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the economy, a new Federal Reserve survey found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

What scrapping of Dutch Grand Prix tells us about Max Verstappen’s future

Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will drop off the calendar after the 2026 race.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.

Wired - Dec. 4

Minorities in Syria cautiously optimistic about future

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