Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds
The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called…
Day: December 8, 2024
For Taylor Swift, It’s the End of the ‘Eras’
A two-year tour that permeated the culture plays one last night in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
What Alice Munro Knew
The Nobel-winning author’s husband was a pedophile who targeted her daughter and other children. Why did she stay silent?
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first…
Commerce Dept. Is on the Front Lines of China Policy
Over the past four years, the department has confronted the challenge of China by restricting key exports, a policy that…
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of…
Ex-Syrian PM to supervise state bodies until transition, al-Julani says
Bashar al-Assad-appointed Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali says gov’t ready to ‘extend its hand’ to opposition.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,018
Here are the key developments on the 1,018th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus
Syrian rebels have taken over the Presidential Palace in Damascus as Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts remain unknown.
UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall
Geir Pedersen says Syria is at a ‘watershed moment’, acknowledges ‘immense’ challenges ahead.