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Hezbollah Chief Admits Loss of Key Supply Route After Assad's Shocking Fall
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, has suffered a significant blow following the rapid fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The collapse of Assad's government has severed a crucial military supply route through Syria, a pipeline that Hezbollah relied on for arms and equipment from Iran. Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, confirmed the loss in a televised address, characterizing it as a "small detail" in the group's broader resistance operations but acknowledged its implications for the organization's strategy. 
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, has suffered a significant blow following the rapid fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The collapse of Assad's government has severed a crucial military supply route through Syria, a pipeline that Hezbollah relied on for arms and equipment from Iran. Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, confirmed the loss in a televised address, characterizing it as a "small detail" in the group's broader resistance operations but acknowledged its implications for the organization's strategy. -
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depot, Kill Child in Belgorod Amid Escalating Strikes
Ukraine has escalated its cross-border drone campaign with strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting a major oil depot in the Oryol region and leaving a nine-year-old boy dead in Belgorod. These strikes come as Kyiv struggles to recover from one of the heaviest bombardments of its energy infrastructure by Moscow since the invasion began nearly three years ago. 
Ukraine has escalated its cross-border drone campaign with strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting a major oil depot in the Oryol region and leaving a nine-year-old boy dead in Belgorod. These strikes come as Kyiv struggles to recover from one of the heaviest bombardments of its energy infrastructure by Moscow since the invasion began nearly three years ago. -
Russia Begins Withdrawal of Military Equipment from Syrian Base: Reports
Russia appears to be in the process of withdrawing military equipment from its key air base in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces, according to satellite images released by Maxar Technologies. The images, taken on Friday, show significant activity at the Hmeimim airbase in Syria's coastal Latakia province, including preparations for the transportation of heavy military equipment. 
Russia appears to be in the process of withdrawing military equipment from its key air base in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces, according to satellite images released by Maxar Technologies. The images, taken on Friday, show significant activity at the Hmeimim airbase in Syria's coastal Latakia province, including preparations for the transportation of heavy military equipment. -
Russia Unleashes Devastating Missile Barrage on Ukraine Amid Energy Grid Assaults
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine early Friday, deploying 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones in a coordinated attack that left millions scrambling for safety in shelters across the country. The strikes, among the largest since the war began nearly three years ago, primarily targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, deepening the humanitarian crisis and testing the resilience of its defense systems. 
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine early Friday, deploying 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones in a coordinated attack that left millions scrambling for safety in shelters across the country. The strikes, among the largest since the war began nearly three years ago, primarily targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, deepening the humanitarian crisis and testing the resilience of its defense systems. -
Israel Sees Window for Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites After Syrian Air Defense Neutralized
Israel is preparing for potential preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, citing a unique strategic opportunity following the collapse of Syria's Assad regime and the weakening of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Military officials said Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Air Force have increased readiness for such operations, seeing an unprecedented opening to target Iran's nuclear ambitions. 
Israel is preparing for potential preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, citing a unique strategic opportunity following the collapse of Syria's Assad regime and the weakening of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Military officials said Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Air Force have increased readiness for such operations, seeing an unprecedented opening to target Iran's nuclear ambitions. -
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Refugee Camp Kills Over 30 Amid Ceasefire Talks
An Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed more than 30 Palestinians and injured 50 others on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The strike targeted a post office that had been sheltering displaced families, as well as nearby homes, according to local medics. 
An Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed more than 30 Palestinians and injured 50 others on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The strike targeted a post office that had been sheltering displaced families, as well as nearby homes, according to local medics. -
but to topple the new prime minister if he keeps in place Macron-era policies and outgoing ministers in key roles.
French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou as the country's new prime minister, marking the fourth appointment to the role this year. Bayrou, a centrist and longtime ally of Macron, steps into office following the dramatic collapse of Michel Barnier's government after a no-confidence vote last week. 
French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou as the country's new prime minister, marking the fourth appointment to the role this year. Bayrou, a centrist and longtime ally of Macron, steps into office following the dramatic collapse of Michel Barnier's government after a no-confidence vote last week. -
Putin Supports Orban’s Push for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Declines Proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's initiative to broker a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine and facilitate a major prisoner exchange, according to the Kremlin on Thursday. Despite Orban's diplomatic overtures, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the proposals, underscoring the deep divisions that persist in the nearly two-year conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's initiative to broker a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine and facilitate a major prisoner exchange, according to the Kremlin on Thursday. Despite Orban's diplomatic overtures, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the proposals, underscoring the deep divisions that persist in the nearly two-year conflict. -
Germany Plans Voluntary Returns for Syrian Refugees As European Nations Suspend Syrian Asylum Cases
The German government is laying the groundwork for what it describes as "voluntary, secure, and dignified" returns of Syrian refugees following the dramatic ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement, part of an eight-point plan for Syria's future, underscores Europe's recalibration of its policies toward Syrian asylum seekers after years of civil war. 
The German government is laying the groundwork for what it describes as "voluntary, secure, and dignified" returns of Syrian refugees following the dramatic ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement, part of an eight-point plan for Syria's future, underscores Europe's recalibration of its policies toward Syrian asylum seekers after years of civil war. -
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Blames U.S., Israel, and Neighboring State for Assad's Fall, Affirms Iran’s Resilience
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, marking the first time he has publicly addressed the issue. Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei called the fall of Assad a calculated move by the two nations and hinted that a neighboring country also played a significant role. While he refrained from naming the country, he stressed that its involvement was both clear and ongoing. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, marking the first time he has publicly addressed the issue. Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei called the fall of Assad a calculated move by the two nations and hinted that a neighboring country also played a significant role. While he refrained from naming the country, he stressed that its involvement was both clear and ongoing.
