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Assad’s fall in Syria will further weaken Hezbollah and curtails Tehran’s ‘Iranization’ of region

The fall of President Bashar Assad will not only affect the 24 million Syrians who lived – and largely suffered – under his brutal rule. Over the border in Lebanon, the impact will be felt, too.

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Challenges Facing Kurdish Fighters In Syria

Explore the challenges faced by Kurdish fighters in Syria amid shifting alliances and uncertain U.S. support in the post-Assad era.

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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 country

The Independent UK

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Assad downfall was planned by US and Israel, claims Iran’s supreme leader

Khamenei says ‘America and Zionists’ masterminded collapse of Syrian regime that was backed by Tehran

The Guardian - UK

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from ‘jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters’

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over the issue of immigration at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The Independent UK

Iran's Supreme Leader Blames US And Israel For Assad's Fall

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses US and Israel of plotting Assad's downfall in Syria, hinting at Turkey's involvement. Complex geopolitical dynamics and power...

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Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin

Reports say troops and equipment were being flown out of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria’s Latakia province

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What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?

How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?

The Independent UK

AP photos in 2024 show a Middle East riven by wars, but also moments of grace

An Israeli bomb hangs suspended in air, caught in a split-second image of a suburb in Beirut before it slams into an apartment building, passersby already bracing for the explosion.

The Independent UK

A Lebanese man who spent 32 years in Syrian prisons is welcomed home

Suheil Hamwi spent 32 years in a Syrian prison, and now, after an offensive by insurgents that toppled the government of Bashar Assad, he’s finally returned to his home to Lebanon

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 11

The Wednesday front pages cover a wide range of stories.

The Independent UK

Syria's new leader calls for 'stability and calm' as Israel issues warning over regime aligning with Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu warned the new rulers in Syria not to follow the Assad regime by allowing Iran a foothold in the country

Evening Standard

Jon Stewart on the fall of Assad: ‘A moment in time of pure, unalloyed joy’

Late-night hosts discuss the end of the brutal Assad regime, Trump’s visit to France and the arrest of the alleged UnitedHealthcare shooter

The Guardian - US

Syrian wishes brother who died in Grenfell fire could have seen Assad deposed

Omar Alhaj Ali was rescued by firefighters from the 14th floor of Grenfell Tower, but his brother Mohammad was left behind.

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'I wish my brother who died in Grenfell fire could have seen Assad deposed'

Omar Alhaj Ali was rescued by firefighters from the 14th floor of Grenfell Tower, but his brother Mohammad was left behind

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial as Israel bombs sites in Syria

Israeli warplanes have pounded military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s rule

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Israel Conducts Heavy Airstrikes In Syria, Denies Advancing Towards Damascus

Israel conducts airstrikes near Damascus, targeting chemical weapons sites. International condemnation follows. Stay updated with AP's Syria coverage.

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U.S. Airstrikes Target Islamic State In Syria

U.S. airstrikes in Syria aim to prevent IS resurgence and maintain regional stability amidst challenges.

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Evening Standard

The doctators: why are so many tyrants medically qualified?

One of the world’s worst dictators, Bashar al-Assad, apparently specialised in the eye as a doctor because he didn’t like the sight of blood

Evening Standard

Bashar al-Assad's in-laws 'leave their £1million west London home and flee UK'

Neighbours say Fawaz Akhras and his wife Shar Otri left their home in North Acton a week ago

The National (Scotland)

Israel launches ‘largest strike attack’ in country's history on Syria

ISRAEL has attacked more than 250 targets in Syria overnight, with one Israeli security source describing it as “one of the largest attack…

Evening Standard

'We'll help Syrians go home,' says border minister Angela Eagle as Home Office pauses asylum claim decisions

But no forced repatriations will take place given uncertainties about the new Syrian administration

The Independent UK

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Dame Angela Eagle said intelligence services are ‘keeping a very close eye’ the situation on the ground.

The Independent UK

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Israel has carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advance deeper into the country, reportedly drawing to within 15 miles of the capital

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher as Chinese stocks are lifted by latest stimulus

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a slide for market superstar Nvidia helped pull U.S. stock indexes below their latest records

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