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An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza

On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack in Israel, killing more than 1,200 people out of a population of 9.5 million, including over 800 civilians and at least 33 children, and injuring 5,400 more. On July 19, 2024, the ICJ issued an advisory opinion on “the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied …

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1 week, 3 days ago

What happened during Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight

Hindustan Times

Bashar al-Assad confided in almost no one about his plans to flee Syria as his reign collapsed. Hadi al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said that Assad didn't convey the reality of the situation to aides back home, citing a source within Assad's close circle and a regional official. Three members of Assad's inner circle said he initially …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily

WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against any threats," and maintain the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 10:33 WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS

New Indian Express

President elect- Trump, who visited Paris on Saturday, warned against US involvement in Syria, saying the country is "a mess" and "not our friend." In his remarks, Trump blamed former President Obama for the situation in Syria and suggested that Russia should now distance itself from the country, using its "weakened state" to advocate for a negotiated end to the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Assad fled Syria ahead of rebels entering Damascus

Deccan Chronicle

The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus after a stunning advance across the country.The events suggested that the end of Assad's regime could be imminent after his bloody 14-year struggle to hold onto control as …

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Syria civil war: 'United States should stay out of it as this is not our fight', says Donald Trump

India TV News

Syria civil war: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said that the United States military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.” With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian-and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President …

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Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

New Indian Express

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national …

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‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing

Firstpost

Lai visited Guam and Palau earlier this week drawing the ire from Beijing which has considered Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te concluded his trip to the US-Pacific Islands, China warned the island nation that relying on Washington for its independence “will inevitably hit a wall”. “Seeking …

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4 weeks ago

Book Review | A Deep Dive into “New History” of India and its Eastern Neighbourhood

The Hindu

Published : Nov 26, 2024 19:48 IST - 9 MINS READ Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic ouster as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on August 5 this year after weeks of student protests evoked at the time comparisons with Sri Lanka, where Gotabaya Rajapaksa had to flee the country in July 2022 after a public uprising, and with the hasty exit of Ashraf …

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1 month ago

Satellite images show North Korea breaking sanctions to get million barrels of oil from Russia

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korea has allegedly imported …

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1 month ago

Dozen British Storm Shadow missiles fired into Russia 'were personally approved by Keir Starmer' after Putin signed off on changes to nuclear doctrine

Daily Mail

Ukrainian forces unleashed British made cruise missiles on Russia for the first time on Wednesday. In a dramatic development, up to 12 Storm Shadow rockets were fired at targets in Kursk – the southern Russian province where Kyiv troops have seized territory. The Mail understands the attacks, which followed Ukraine firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Tuesday, were personally approved by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Could Trump's return be tougher on Russia than expected? 3 reasons Ukraine may benefit

Firstpost

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was quick to reach out to US President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory, hoping for a continued alliance. However, Trump’s past ambivalence towards Nato and critiques of US aid to Ukraine have raised concerns about his commitment to defending Ukraine from Russian aggression Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Poland to ramp up ammunition production in a bid to ensure sufficient supplies for NATO

Hindustan Times

Poland is considering increasing its production of 155 mm artillery rounds to ensure sufficient supplies in the event of a Russian attack on NATO. The country aims to ramp up production within five to eight years, with the goal of filling up Polish warehouses in parallel to achieving a full, independent capacity to produce ammunition in Poland.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why has North Korea sent troops to help Russia fight Ukraine?

LA Times

The North Korean Embassy in Moscow, where North Korea’s foreign minister is holding talks with his Russian counterpart. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told South Korean television on Thursday that he expected North Korean troops to take part in combat against Ukrainian forces within “days, not months.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, standing alongside senior South Korean officials at …

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2 months ago

With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, its political opponents in Lebanon see an opportunity

LA Times

Under heavy attack from Israel, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been seriously weakened militarily in recent weeks, with many of its top leaders killed, and at least some of its arsenal destroyed. U.S. officials and many Lebanese politicians would like to see a full implementation of United Nations resolution 1701, a 2006 agreement under which Hezbollah fighters would withdraw …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky city-hops across Europe, promoting ‘victory plan’ to allies

LA Times

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, greets his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, before a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was city-hopping across Europe on Thursday to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia, detailing the proposals to European …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the focus has shifted …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrations, anger as Middle East reacts to death of Hezbollah leader in Israeli air strike — as it happened

ABC

Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrallah has removed the most powerful figure in Lebanese politics. Hezbollah is not just a militant group, it is a major Lebanese political party which has held office in various governments and played a large role in Lebanese politics. A Hezbollah member was found guilty by an international tribunal of killing former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri …

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3 months ago

The exploding device attacks dealt a major but not crippling blow to Hezbollah, analysts say

Associated Press

BEIRUT — The waves of remotely triggered explosions that hit pagers and walkie-talkies carried by Hezbollah members in grocery stores, on streets and at a funeral procession this week made for an eerie and shocking spectacle. Retired Lebanese army Gen. Elias Hanna described the attacks as the “Pearl Harbor or 9/11 of Hezbollah.” Mohanad Hage Ali, a senior fellow at …

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3 months ago

The exploding device attacks dealt a major but not crippling blow to Hezbollah, analysts say

The Independent

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5 months ago

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Associated Press

ASPEN, Colo. — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday, noting that more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president. Concerns among …

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5 months ago

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Associated Press

ASPEN, Colo. — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday, noting that more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president. Blinken for …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alliance has become Frankenstein's monster

China Daily

The flag of NATO. No longer does NATO simply seek to preserve the security and independence of a handful of countries across North America and Western Europe from an ideologically hostile Soviet bloc. Today, NATO supports the aggressive, irresponsible and entirely unjustifiable AUKUS trilateral security partnership of Australia, which has far too small a population base to indulge in such …

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An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza

What happened during Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS

Assad fled Syria ahead of rebels entering Damascus

Syria civil war: 'United States should stay out of it as this is not our fight', says Donald Trump

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing

Book Review | A Deep Dive into “New History” of India and its Eastern Neighbourhood

Satellite images show North Korea breaking sanctions to get million barrels of oil from Russia

Dozen British Storm Shadow missiles fired into Russia 'were personally approved by Keir Starmer' after Putin signed off on changes to nuclear doctrine

Could Trump's return be tougher on Russia than expected? 3 reasons Ukraine may benefit

Poland to ramp up ammunition production in a bid to ensure sufficient supplies for NATO

Why has North Korea sent troops to help Russia fight Ukraine?

With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, its political opponents in Lebanon see an opportunity

Ukraine’s Zelensky city-hops across Europe, promoting ‘victory plan’ to allies

Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

Celebrations, anger as Middle East reacts to death of Hezbollah leader in Israeli air strike — as it happened

The exploding device attacks dealt a major but not crippling blow to Hezbollah, analysts say

The exploding device attacks dealt a major but not crippling blow to Hezbollah, analysts say

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Alliance has become Frankenstein's monster