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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

Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan

More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.

Al Jazeera · 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

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Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

The next United Nations climate conference will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant carbon source

The Independent UK · 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

North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt

State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly protest crackdown last year

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

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These Palestinians disappeared after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza

Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Why settler intimidation of West Bank farmers is about far more than the olive harvest

The symbolism of the olive tree for Palestinian nationalism has fed into the rise in violence and damage in the last year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Global food production at increased risk from excess salt in soil, UN report warns

Scientists say climate crisis and poor agricultural practices to blame with serious implications for crop yields

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Humanitarian aid to North Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says

Humanitarian aid to North Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Israel Launches Strikes On Syrian Military Targets

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses willingness to engage with new Syrian regime but warns against threats. Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian mil...

UN Armored Vehicle Hit By Drone Strike Near Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

IAEA armored vehicle targeted by drone attack while inspecting nuclear plant in Ukraine amid conflict with Russia.

Kenyan Police Officers in Haiti Resign Over Pay Delays and Increased Danger As Gangs Continue To Dominate The Country

Nearly 20 of the roughly 400 Kenyan police officers have reportedly resigned from the U.N.-backed mission in Haiti, citing unfulfilled pay and inadequate resources amid worsening gang violence. Kenyan authorities deny the claims

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

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Evening Standard · 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

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

Dominican Republic Is Deporting Haitians In Trucks With Built-in Cages In Immigration Crackdown

More than 71,000 Haitians have been deported from the neighboring country under a strict immigration policy that seeks to expel up to 10,000 people every week

International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024

Missile Strike On Ukraine Clinic Kills At Least Four

A missile strike Tuesday hit a private clinic in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least four people and wounding more than a dozen, officials said, as Russia steps up attacks in southern regions partially under its control.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Haitians demand protection after gang leader massacres dozens of people to avenge son's death

A coastal community in Haiti’s capital is reeling days after a gang leader was accused of killing more than 100 people to avenge his son’s death

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Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024

European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fall

Germany, Austria and several other European countries have said they will freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Approaching the question with caution, France's interior ministry said it was "considering" a similar move.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum

UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Footage shows secret underground tunnels used by Assad regime in Syria

President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday with his family

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Israel strikes hundreds of military targets in Syria

Turkey accuses Israel of displaying occupier mentality and UN envoy says airstrikes must cease

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

International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024

Israel Assuming 'Worst-case Scenario' With Syria Bombing: Analysts

Israel's bombing of Syrian military assets and its entry into the UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights show it fears the worst from the end of the Assad clan's rule, analysts told AFP. "The Israeli government... is operating on a worst-case scenario with little to no nuance," said Yossi…

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Israel’s warplanes pound Syria as it destroys Assad’s naval fleet

After the fall of the Assad regime, the Israeli military has taken control of a UN-controlled buffer zone in the Golan Heights and hit targets across the country

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