Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies

Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said, after their sudden capture of Aleppo last week rocked President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said insurgents had captured villages, including Maar Shahur, a few miles […]

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South Korea’s Democracy at Crossroads: Martial Law Ignites Protests, Parliamentary Rejection

South Korea in Political Turmoil as Martial Law Sparks Protests SEOUL, December 2024 — South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, citing threats from North Korea and internal anti-state elements. The move has provoked widespread backlash, with the National Assembly voting overwhelmingly to block the measure. Both the ruling People Power […]

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Hamas and Fatah Agree to Joint Committee for Gaza Governance Amidst Post-War Rebuilding

CAIRO, December 2024 — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to establish a joint administrative committee to govern post-war Gaza, following Egyptian-mediated talks. The proposed committee, consisting of 10-15 non-partisan technocrats, will oversee vital sectors such as health, education, reconstruction, and border administration, including Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt. Fatah delegates, led by Azzam […]

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Pro-Western parties come out on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday’s parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff. Pro-Western parties will likely seek a coalition in Romania’s parliament, as final results show that the Social Democrats won the most votes in Sunday’s election. At […]

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