Russia Helps Syria Launch Deadly Airstrikes Amid Shock Rebel Offensive

Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.

The New York 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

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

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

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 - 5h

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

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 - 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

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 - 11h

Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria

Syrian opposition fighters have rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria.

The New York Times - 1h

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 - 13h

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 - 2d

MLB rumors: More suitors line up for Garrett Crochet, while Phillies get trade questions about Alec Bohm

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Dec. 4

CBS Sports - 25m

Daniel Penny deadly chokehold trial jury deliberates

The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

CBS News - 23h

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

Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.

BBC News - 1d

ACC 'incredibly shocked' Canes fell to 12 in CFP

After Alabama snuck into the coveted No. 11 spot ahead of Miami, as announced on ESPN's CFP rankings release show Tuesday, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the league was "incredibly shocked and ...

ESPN - 3h

South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets

Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard

Financial Times - 8h

Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon

Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a ‘strong’ response to Hezbollah’s action. Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit

The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.

The New York Times - 1h

Israeli Airstrike Likely Tied to Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza, Military Says

February strike shows potential risks of military operations for remaining captives.

The Wall Street Journal - 9m

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

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

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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 - 1d

Romania blames Russia for election meddling

National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin Georgescu

Financial Times - 40m

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 - 20h

Old video falsely portrayed as showing deadly India mosque survey clashes in 2024

Yahoo News - 17h

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Yahoo News - 1d

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - 1d

Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones

Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residents

Financial Times - 14h

Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result

Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy. Romania’s constitutional court has validated the shock first-round result in the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tencent's New Game Bears A Shocking Resemblance To Horizon Zero Dawn

Tencent has unveiled its latest creation--an open-world survival game called Light of Motiram--and although the game's recently released trailer is visually stunning, viewers can't help but ...

GameSpot - 1d

'We were shocked': Sister of Hannah Kobayashi reacts to LAPD new classification

Sydni Kobayashi, the sister of missing woman Hannah Kobayashi, is reacting to the Los Angeles Police Departments new "voluntary missing person" classification of Hannah, saying the family is ...

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