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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. -
Kabul Suicide Bombing Claims Life of Senior Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani
A suicide bombing in the heart of Kabul claimed the life of Khalil Haqqani, Afghanistan's Taliban minister for refugees, along with several of his associates. The attack, confirmed by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, has been attributed to ISIS-K, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group that has carried out numerous attacks against the Taliban regime since it regained power in 2021. 
A suicide bombing in the heart of Kabul claimed the life of Khalil Haqqani, Afghanistan's Taliban minister for refugees, along with several of his associates. The attack, confirmed by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, has been attributed to ISIS-K, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group that has carried out numerous attacks against the Taliban regime since it regained power in 2021. -
Israel Launches Over 480 Strikes in Syria and Seizes Strategic Ground
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, launching a series of airstrikes and ground operations that have dramatically shifted the region's security dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported carrying out approximately 480 strikes, targeting airfields, missile systems, chemical weapons facilities, and other strategic assets across Syria. The campaign also included naval strikes that decimated much of Syria's fleet. 
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, launching a series of airstrikes and ground operations that have dramatically shifted the region's security dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported carrying out approximately 480 strikes, targeting airfields, missile systems, chemical weapons facilities, and other strategic assets across Syria. The campaign also included naval strikes that decimated much of Syria's fleet. -
Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Stand in Corruption Trial, Rejects ‘Absurd’ Charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the country's history to testify as a criminal defendant. Calling the allegations against him "absurd," Netanyahu promised to dismantle the prosecution's case while continuing to lead Israel during a tumultuous period of war and international scrutiny. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the country's history to testify as a criminal defendant. Calling the allegations against him "absurd," Netanyahu promised to dismantle the prosecution's case while continuing to lead Israel during a tumultuous period of war and international scrutiny. -
Israel Launches Over 300 Airstrikes in Syria Amid Claims of Buffer Zone Incursion, Denies Advancing Toward Damascus
Israel's military launched a significant wave of airstrikes across Syria early Tuesday, targeting key military infrastructure and weaponry while denying claims that its forces had advanced within 25 kilometers of Damascus. The strikes come amid escalating regional tensions, with multiple countries condemning Israel's actions as a violation of international law. 
Israel's military launched a significant wave of airstrikes across Syria early Tuesday, targeting key military infrastructure and weaponry while denying claims that its forces had advanced within 25 kilometers of Damascus. The strikes come amid escalating regional tensions, with multiple countries condemning Israel's actions as a violation of international law. -
Israel Secures Golan Heights Buffer Zone Following Syrian Regime Collapse
Israel has moved swiftly to secure its borders in the wake of the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken temporary control of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The decision comes amid regional uncertainty following Assad's ousting and concerns over potential threats from the new power dynamics in Syria. 
Israel has moved swiftly to secure its borders in the wake of the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken temporary control of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The decision comes amid regional uncertainty following Assad's ousting and concerns over potential threats from the new power dynamics in Syria. -
Netanyahu Declares Syria Collapse an ‘Opportunity’ as Israel Advances Into Golan Heights
The Israeli military has taken control of key strategic locations on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The operation, which marks the first Israeli seizure of Syrian territory since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, was described by Israeli officials as a temporary measure to stabilize the volatile border region. The Israeli military has taken control of key strategic locations on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The operation, which marks the first Israeli seizure of Syrian territory since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, was described by Israeli officials as a temporary measure to stabilize the volatile border region. -
Assad Flees to Moscow After Rebel Seizure of Damascus, Russian Military Bases at Risk
Bashar al-Assad, the embattled Syrian leader, has fled to Moscow with his family after rebel forces seized Damascus in a dramatic offensive that ended nearly six decades of rule by the Assad family. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Assad's departure on Sunday, stating he had given instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. 
Bashar al-Assad, the embattled Syrian leader, has fled to Moscow with his family after rebel forces seized Damascus in a dramatic offensive that ended nearly six decades of rule by the Assad family. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Assad's departure on Sunday, stating he had given instructions for a peaceful transfer of power.
