December 2024
Bashar al-Assad's Uncle Travels to Dubai Despite War Crimes Allegations
Rifaat Assad, the uncle of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has traveled to Dubai despite facing war crimes allegations. Lebanese authorities have arrested some of…
Operation by Ruling Groups in Syria Against Pro-Assad Militias Begins
Ruling groups in Syria have launched a military operation against pro-Assad militias, following the deaths of 14 members of anti-Assad groups. The operation is concentrated…
Leader of Syrian Rebels Says All Weapons, Including Kurdish Arms, Will Come Under Government Control
Ahmad al-Shar'aa, leader of the Syrian rebels, announced that all weapons, including those of Kurdish groups, will come under government control as armed groups prepare…
Ahmad al-Shara's Emphasis on Supporting Minorities in Syria
Ahmad al-Shara, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, claims that minorities will be protected in a future Syrian government during a meeting with Lebanese Druze leader…
Discovery of Unknown Bodies in a Drug Warehouse Near the 'Sayyida Zainab Shrine' in the Suburbs of Damascus
The White Helmets discovered unknown bodies in a drug warehouse near the Sayyida Zainab Shrine in Damascus, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. This…
Pezeshkian Arrives in Cairo, Egypt's Capital
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Cairo to attend the D8 summit and a special meeting on humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon. This…
Trump's Renewed Warning to Hamas About the Consequences of Not Releasing Hostages
Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if they do not release hostages by January 20, there will be severe consequences. This warning follows his discussions…
A Syrian Political Prisoner's Account of 13 Years of Hunger and Torture for an Interview
Samer Mando, a Syrian political prisoner, recounts his 13 years of imprisonment and torture under the Assad regime after speaking to French journalists about the…
U.S. National Security Advisor: Hamas Not Ready to Negotiate on Hostage Names
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that Hamas is not ready to negotiate on hostage names, despite previous reports suggesting otherwise. This situation is…
American Citizen Released from Assad's Prison Transferred Out of Syria
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old American citizen, was released from a Syrian prison and transferred out of Syria by U.S. military forces. He had been missing…
Israeli Defense Minister's Reaction to Khamenei: Tehran is Responsible for the Fall of Its Ally
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran is responsible for the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, countering Khamenei's claims of a US-Israel conspiracy. The…
Senior White House Official Says U.S. Efforts for Ceasefire in Gaza Have Intensified
The U.S. is ramping up efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, with President Biden planning to send advisors to the region. This comes after a…
Operation 'Spear of the Habbashan'; Israel's Heavy Attacks on Syrian Weapon Depots
Israel has conducted a significant military operation named 'Spear of the Habbashan' targeting strategic weapon depots in Syria to prevent arms from reaching terrorist groups.…
CENTCOM: The U.S. is Committed to the Permanent Defeat of ISIS
The U.S. is reaffirming its commitment to defeating ISIS in Syria and Iraq following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. General Michael Kurilla of CENTCOM…
Palestinian Authority President to Meet with Pope Francis During Visit to Italy
Pope Francis is set to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Italy amid rising criticism of Israeli military actions in Gaza. The Pope's…
Israel: Commander of Hamas Air Force in Gaza Killed
The Israeli army has killed Nidal al-Najjar, the commander of Hamas's air force in Gaza, who was involved in the October 7 terrorist attack on…
Israeli Airstrikes on Border Crossings Between Syria and Lebanon
Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's weapons smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon, claiming these actions are part of ongoing efforts to diminish Hezbollah's capabilities. This…
Global Oil Prices Rise Following Potential OPEC+ Production Cuts
Global oil prices have risen due to OPEC+'s decision to potentially extend production cuts until the end of Q1 2025 amid ongoing Middle Eastern tensions.…
Trump's Warning: If Hostages Are Not Released, There Will Be 'Severe Consequences'
Donald Trump warns that if hostages in the Middle East are not released before his inauguration, severe consequences will follow for those responsible. This statement…
Trump Introduces Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor on Middle Eastern Affairs
Donald Trump has appointed Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman and father of his son-in-law, as his senior advisor on Middle Eastern affairs. This appointment highlights…