UNBELIEVABLE: 34 | History Defined

America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Syria's Rojava Revolution Is in Grave Danger

Turkey is taking advantage of the power vacuum in Syria to crush the Kurdish-led anti-authoritarian uprising. And it's not clear what the U.S. wants.

Reason · Dec 11, 2024

Afghan Refugees Minister Killed By Suicide Blast

The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in the capital Kabul, government sources said, blaming the Islamic State group for the attack which has not been claimed.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024

Blinken issues warning on Islamic State capabilities in Syria

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned against Islamic State capabilities in Syria.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Here's how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria are meant partly as a message to the group and a move to ensure that the insurgents don’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Will emergence of HTS in Syria raise level of global terrorism threats?

Intelligence chiefs have to decisively analyse the risk posed by group once affiliated to islamists al-Qaida

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

France's support for Syrian transition hinges on respect for minority rights

France will support Syria's political transition following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but only if the rights of minorities are respected, outgoing foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Monday, insisting that everything must be done to avoid extremism.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2024

Syria chaos could complicate lawmakers' holiday endgame - Roll Call

Congress on Monday will begin its stretch run to a holiday break, but the fall of the Assad government in Syria could complicate things.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2024

Voices: The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart

COMMENT: Syrians have welcomed the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad but the celebrations may not last long as the war-torn country still faces a troubled future, writes The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024