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Syria's Assad Regime Collapses After Rebel Offensive

Following an 11-day offensive, Syrian rebels ousted President Assad on December 8th, leading to his flight to Moscow. The new authorities, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaging with international actors while facing immense challenges.

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Post-Assad Syria: International Efforts Amid Regional Instability

Top diplomats from the U.S., Arab League, and Turkey met in Jordan to discuss assisting Syria's transition after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, amid concerns about regional instability and ongoing conflicts. The meeting produced a joint statement calling for a cease-fire and a Syrian-led ...

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Al-Julani Calls for End to Foreign Intervention in Syria

Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Julani called for an end to foreign intervention in Syria, citing the potential departure of Iranian forces and Syria's need to avoid further conflict, in an interview with Syria.tv on Saturday.

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Syrian War's End: Reshaped Middle East Power Dynamics

The Syrian civil war has concluded with rebel forces entering Damascus, significantly weakening Russia and Iran's regional influence while creating a power vacuum and increasing the risk of future instability and conflict in the Middle East.

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Israel Launches Over 800 Air Strikes in Syria Following Regime Change

In response to the recent change in Syrian leadership, Israeli air forces conducted over 800 air strikes targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Syria within 12 hours, prompting a warning from the new Syrian leadership against further incursions while the US engaged in talks with the n...

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Iran Reeling After Assad's Fall: Regional Power Shift and Uncertain Future

Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran's regional influence is weakening, prompting questions about its future strategy, particularly with Donald Trump's potential return to the U.S. presidency.

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Israel Appeals ICC War Crimes Warrants Amid Rising Gaza Death Toll

Israel appealed ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant amid a Gaza death toll nearing 45,000 following Israeli airstrikes that killed 26 on Sunday, including 16 at a school; Israel also closed Ireland's embassy and expanded settlements.

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Syria Dam Battle Risks Catastrophic Flooding, Water Crisis

Intense fighting near Syria's Tishrin Dam between Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed factions risks causing massive flooding and water shortages for millions, despite a four-day ceasefire in Manbij; the UN warns of the dam's structural integrity.

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Turkey's Syria Offensive Displaces Tens of Thousands of Kurds, Risks Dam Failure

Turkey's offensive in northern Syria, backed by the SNA, has displaced tens of thousands of Kurds, seizing Manbij and attacking the Tishreen Dam, creating a humanitarian crisis. Despite US backing of the SDF, inaction allows Turkey to expand its influence, displacing Kurds and potentially causing a ...

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Gallant: Iran Vulnerable, Window to Act on Nuclear Program

Following an October 26th Israeli airstrike on Iranian military sites, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argued that a window of opportunity exists to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program due to Iran's weakened defenses. The operation, known as "Days of Repentance," targeted approximately ...

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US Confirms Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS Amidst Regime Collapse

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct US contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following the collapse of the Assad regime, aiming to secure the release of American journalist Austin Tice and establish principles for a new Syrian government while preventing IS...

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Damascus After Assad: Calm Amidst Uncertainty

A week after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Damascus shows surprising calm despite widespread economic woes and concerns about the new Islamist HTS rebel leadership's ability to address deep-seated issues.

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