Syria
Syrian rebels battle for Homs and advance on Damascus, Assad’s rule at stake
Rebel fighters sit on a vehicle in Homs countryside, after Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they had seized most of the south, as government forces dug in to defend the key central city of Homs to try to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule, in Syria December 7, 2024. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hasano […]
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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
Anti-government fighters brandish their guns as they ride a vehicle in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria’s second city of Aleppo on November 29, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government. Omar Haj Kadour | Afp | Getty […]
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As Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army closes airport and roads, sources say
A fighter inspects a seized Syrian Army rocket launcher in the district of Khan al-Assal which was taken over by Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies in the northern Syrian Aleppo province, on November 29, 2024. Aaref Watad | Afp | Getty Images Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the […]
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In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016
Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive launched by insurgents Wednesday, as thousands […]
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Sweden told people to open their hearts to immigrants 10 years ago. Its U-turn has been dramatic
Stockholm, Sweden ranked as the No. 2 most sustainable destination in the world for 2024, according to Tripadvisor. Laurie Noble | Stone | Getty Images Sweden is often viewed as a a liberal utopia in Europe and beyond, with the country of 10.5 million people known for its stable economy, high quality of life and […]
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Water shortages are likely brewing future wars — with several flashpoints across the globe
A ship stranded in the growing salt flats of Lake Urmia in Iran. Hamed | Afp | Getty Images The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be considered one of the most pressing environmental security challenges of the century. That’s the view of one military geography and environmental security specialist, who recently […]
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Rockets fired from Iraq to U.S. armed service foundation in Syria, Reuters reports citing resources
At least five rockets ended up released from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. armed service foundation in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi stability sources and a U.S. formal instructed Reuters. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Visuals At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi security sources and a U.S. official told Reuters. […]
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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, almost 40 reported killed
A look at of destruction after the US warplanes carried out an airstrike on the headquarters of Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Qa’im town of Anbar, Iraq on February 03, 2024. Hashd al-Shaabi Media Business | Anadolu | Getty Illustrations or photos The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against far more than 85 targets […]
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Oil selling prices better soon after Iran-linked drone strikes destroy a few U.S. troops, Biden vows retaliation
A drone start all through a armed forces exercising in an undisclosed site in Iran captured in a handout image received on Aug. 25, 2022. Iranian Military | West Asia Information Company | by way of Reuters Oil costs innovative early Monday soon after missiles introduced by Iran-backed militants killed U.S. troops in Jordan on […]
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Iran's ‘brazen’ strikes about the Middle East deliver a concept to Israel and the U.S., analysts say
A person watches a information channel on tv inside a store right after the Pakistani overseas ministry claimed the state carried out strikes inside of Iran targeting separatist militants, two days just after Tehran said it attacked Israel-connected militant bases inside of Pakistani territory, in Peshawar, Pakistan January 18, 2024. Fayaz Aziz | Reuters Iran’s […]
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