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Syrian Rebels Advance Toward Homs, Thousands Flee Key Syrian Crossroads as Government Forces Retreat
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the central city of Homs amid a swift rebel advance that threatens to bring yet another major urban center under antigovernment control, according to local monitoring groups and aid officials. 
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the central city of Homs amid a swift rebel advance that threatens to bring yet another major urban center under antigovernment control, according to local monitoring groups and aid officials. -
Syrian Rebels Capture Hama in Stunning Advance, Government Forces Withdraw
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the strategic city of Hama after forcing government troops to withdraw, marking a significant blow to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This is the second major city to fall to the rebels in a week, following their swift takeover of Aleppo in a surprise offensive that has reignited Syria's long-dormant civil war. 
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the strategic city of Hama after forcing government troops to withdraw, marking a significant blow to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This is the second major city to fall to the rebels in a week, following their swift takeover of Aleppo in a surprise offensive that has reignited Syria's long-dormant civil war. -
Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza as War Toll Surpasses 44,000
Amnesty International has released a 295-page report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge Israel has fiercely denied. The report, published after extensive field research and interviews, claims Israeli military actions in Gaza have deliberately caused catastrophic harm to civilians, violating international law. 
Amnesty International has released a 295-page report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge Israel has fiercely denied. The report, published after extensive field research and interviews, claims Israeli military actions in Gaza have deliberately caused catastrophic harm to civilians, violating international law. -
Top Russian General Warned U.S. About Hypersonic Missile Tests in Mediterranean: Reports
In a rare high-level communication, Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov recently informed U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown about Russia's plans to test hypersonic missiles in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The call, which took place on November 27, was initiated by Gerasimov, who also discussed how to avoid escalation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. 
In a rare high-level communication, Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov recently informed U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown about Russia's plans to test hypersonic missiles in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The call, which took place on November 27, was initiated by Gerasimov, who also discussed how to avoid escalation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. -
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Freed for 21 Days Amid Health Crisis and Calls for Justice
Iranian authorities have granted Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi a 21-day suspension of her prison sentence for medical reasons, prompting mixed reactions from her supporters and international observers. Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since 2021, was allowed to leave Tehran's Evin prison to recover from surgery for a suspected cancerous lesion on her leg. 
Iranian authorities have granted Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi a 21-day suspension of her prison sentence for medical reasons, prompting mixed reactions from her supporters and international observers. Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since 2021, was allowed to leave Tehran's Evin prison to recover from surgery for a suspected cancerous lesion on her leg. -
Russia Rules Out Ukraine Peace Talks While War Escalates, Stands Firm on Territorial Demands
Russia declared there are "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, further cementing its hardline position as speculation grows over potential diplomatic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's stance in an interview published Wednesday, stating that peace talks remain off the table unless Kyiv and its allies acknowledge Russia's territorial claims. 
Russia declared there are "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, further cementing its hardline position as speculation grows over potential diplomatic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's stance in an interview published Wednesday, stating that peace talks remain off the table unless Kyiv and its allies acknowledge Russia's territorial claims. -
South Korea Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Pushback, President Yoon Faces Impeachment Threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his declaration of martial law early Wednesday following an intense standoff with parliament and widespread public protests. The controversial move, which lasted only six hours, brought immediate backlash from lawmakers and citizens, further deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his declaration of martial law early Wednesday following an intense standoff with parliament and widespread public protests. The controversial move, which lasted only six hours, brought immediate backlash from lawmakers and citizens, further deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. -
Hamas Slams Trump’s ‘Hell to Pay’ Threat, Accuses Netanyahu of Blocking Hostage Deal
Hamas has issued a sharp response to President-elect Donald Trump's ultimatum regarding the release of hostages in Gaza, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing progress in negotiations. 
Hamas has issued a sharp response to President-elect Donald Trump's ultimatum regarding the release of hostages in Gaza, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing progress in negotiations. -
Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah Mortar Fire Raise Tensions
Less than a week after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to unravel the fragile truce. Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's mortar fire into Israeli-occupied territory have raised fears of a full-scale conflict, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement. 
Less than a week after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to unravel the fragile truce. Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's mortar fire into Israeli-occupied territory have raised fears of a full-scale conflict, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement. -
South Korean Parliament Overturns President Yoon’s Martial Law in Unprecedented Vote
South Korea's National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning to overturn President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise martial law declaration, marking a dramatic escalation in the country's political turmoil. The parliamentary decision, made within hours of Yoon's announcement late Tuesday night, underscores the president's struggles with a powerful opposition and raises questions about the stability of Asia's fourth-largest economy. 
South Korea's National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning to overturn President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise martial law declaration, marking a dramatic escalation in the country's political turmoil. The parliamentary decision, made within hours of Yoon's announcement late Tuesday night, underscores the president's struggles with a powerful opposition and raises questions about the stability of Asia's fourth-largest economy.
