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  Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime collapsed Sunday as opposition forces seized control of Damascus, ending the family's iron grip on Syria. The president fled the country overnight, marking a stunning conclusion to a lightning-fast rebel offensive that took less than two weeks to succeed. "This historic moment defies description. We fought for this day […]

  Opposition groups in Syria continue their relentless advance toward overthrowing Assad's regime and gaining control of the country. Saturday witnessed several dramatic developments across multiple battlefronts. In the northwest, Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army forces captured eastern Aleppo and the city of Tel Rifaat, while maintaining an active front against Kurdish forces in Manbij. Hayat […]

  Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "has fled his country," attributing this alleged development to a dramatic realignment of power in the Middle East and Russia's shifting military priorities. Trump asserted that Iran, a key Assad ally, is in a "weakened state because of Israel […]

Exiled Syrian residents, activists, and analysts tell Haaretz about the threat posed by the rebel group that has advanced across Syria as Assad's regime crumbles

  The unthinkable is happening in Syria. Within a week, opposition forces have seized Aleppo and Hama, leaving President Bashar Assad facing perhaps his final battle. The speed and scope of this collapse were unimaginable just months ago. According to The Sunday Times columnist Samuel Ramani, the timing is hardly surprising. Assad's regime has been […]

Precious metals expert Andy Schectman warned that China's gold reserves may be far greater than officially reported

  A Nativity Scene crafted in Bethlehem and displayed at the Vatican's Paul VI hall features a distinctive and controversial addition this year – a cloth that appeared to be a Palestinian keffiyeh (traditional head dress) covering the baby Jesus' manger, donated by the Palestinian Embassy to the Holy See. The inclusion of the traditional […]

While Israel sees an opportunity to further weaken Iran's regional status as Assad's regime crumbles in Syria, the UN's nuclear watchdog has warned that Tehran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment capacity

  Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of an Islamist insurgent alliance that has recently seized significant portions of Syria in a swift offensive, is working to moderate his image while pursuing his goal of overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad's government, according to The Guardian. In an interview with CNN aired at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jawlani […]

  In a groundbreaking move to address Japan's declining population, Tokyo's metropolitan government will implement a four-day workweek starting this April, reports Fortune. The initiative, led by one of the country's largest employers, aims to help working parents balance childcare responsibilities with their careers. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced the policy change during the Tokyo […]

The government, jabbering on about religion and God and wasting a fortune on the 'Heritage Ministry,' wants to close down a radio station that actually deals with heritage

ISRAEL: IDF chief says army closely monitoring events in Syria; Israeli forces help repel attack on UN post in Syrian territory near border, IDF says ■ LEBANON: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, Lebanese health ministry says ■ GAZA: Hamas begins attempts to locate living hostages in Gaza captivity

Both sides of the conflict in Syria agree that if Assad is not deposed by force, the fate of the country will be determined by the interests of regional powers and superpowers – not by the Syrian people

After opposition factions take control of Aleppo, the city’s Christian community prepares for the holidays while navigating newfound freedoms and lingering uncertainties.

Despite keeping a low profile, Thailand is using all the diplomatic means at its disposal to push for the release of eight Thai nationals still held hostage by Hamas. 'We talk to anyone who can help us,' says the Thai ambassador to Israel

24-year-old Capt. Avraham Ben Pinchas was wounded in combat two months ago and returned to the front after recovering