Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria

Plus, “Squid Game” returns.

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Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry

As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...
The New York Times - 24m
Thursday Briefing

Christmas Day attacks on Ukraine.
The New York Times - 6h
Holiday Briefing

Celebrating cherished traditions on a special day.
The New York Times - 1d
Tuesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.
The New York Times - 2d
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”
The New York Times - 2d
From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden

The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus. On 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with ...
The Guardian - 23h
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
BBC News - 1d
Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power

Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured country
Financial Times - 1d