Softer Image? Plus: An end to NYC's migrant shelters, a major quantum computing advancement, and more... Reason · Dec 11, 2024
First Thing: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel and Turkey behind fall of Assad Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came after leading rebel group named an interim prime minister, who urged calm. Plus, Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty and fight extradition The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
New Syria PM Says All Religious Groups' Rights 'Guaranteed' Syria's new prime minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will "guarantee" the rights of all religious groups and called on the millions who fled the war to return home. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024
Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China? China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Fighters who overthrew al-Assad claim control of Syria’s Deir Az Zor city Commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said the city and its military airport are fully ‘liberated’. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
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 · Dec 11, 2024
France urges Israel to leave Syria buffer zone as tomb of Assad’s father set on fire – Middle East crisis as it happened France joins calls for Israeli withdrawal, arguing it is in violation of the 1974 disengagement deal The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Why is Israel attacking Syria? What does Israel gain by attacking Syria in the wake of al-Assad’s overthrow? Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Rebel Coalition Takes Control Of Deir Ezzor City Rebel coalition HTS captures Deir Ezzor from SDF in eastern Syria, raising concerns over the city's control and future stability. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
The Day Assad Fled: Joy, Fear, and the Weight of History After years of silence, I can finally write about Syria again The Walrus · Dec 10, 2024
Assad Exit Puts US At Perilous Crossroads In Syria For more than a decade, the United States has sought to keep out of Syria's political debacle, seeing no viable partner. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
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 · Dec 10, 2024
Syrian rebel leader promises stability despite concerns of further violence Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani says Western fears about future instability are unnecessary The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
US Prioritizes Return Of Journalist Held In Syria Since 2012 US actively seeks the safe return of journalist Austin Tice from Syria, engaging with rebel groups for assistance. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Leading group of Syrian rebels could be removed from UK terror list Western intelligence has deemed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham not a direct terror threat to the UK
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 US Secretary Of State Discusses Syria Situation With Regional Counterparts US Secretary of State Blinken engages with regional officials to discuss principles for a new Syrian government and address concerns about rebel groups in ...
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 OPINION - Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The Syrian commander is a new breed of leader Just a few weeks ago the name Ahmed al-Sharaa, 42, would barely have flickered an eyebrow beyond a narrow neighbourhood of northern Syria and Iraq. Better known under his nomme de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani he may now be a candidate for personality of the year, an icon on the…
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 US Not Considering Delisting HTS From Terrorist Organization Designation Biden administration clarifies no discussions on delisting HTS as a terrorist group in Syria.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Syrian rebels name new PM as outside powers move to shore up interests Israel plans to create ‘sterile defensive zone’ inside southern border, and Turkey bombs Kurdish targets in north Syria
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 UN may remove Syrian rebel group HTS from terror list if conditions met Post-Assad leadership must prove its social and political inclusivity to shed terror designation, says UN envoy
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 HTS ban does not prevent Government talks in future, Number 10 suggests Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who took power in Syria after the weekend’s events, is proscribed in the UK because of its past association with al Qaida
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Syrian leader offers reward for details of Assad officials involved in war crimes Ahmed al-Sharaa promises torturers will be held accountable bringing hopes of justice for atrocities committed under brutal regime
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 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.