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December 12, 2024

Syria's liberated political prisons reveal grim reality of Bashar Assad's regime of torture

The fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has provided a unobstructed view of the torture and persecution inflicted on the nation's prisoners.

December 12, 2024

American who was detained by Assad regime while on Christian pilgrimage freed

Travis Timmerman appeared free in Syria on Thursday, saying he was detained by the Assad regime seven months ago after crossing into the country during a Christian pilgrimage.

December 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns

FIFA confirmed Wednesday that Saudi Arabia, the only country to submit a bid, will host the World Cup in 2034 despite human rights concerns.

December 11, 2024

Assad's departure surprised Biden, US leaders. Now America must step up and seize the moment

The Assad regime itself had been decaying for years, riven by internal division and the effects of organized crime, which had infiltrated virtually every corner of power.

December 11, 2024

US Navy defeats Houthi attacks in Gulf of Aden for second time in weeks

U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS O’Kane (DDG 77) successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden for the second time.

December 10, 2024

Israel's UN ambassador insists nation is 'not getting involved' in Syrian regime change

A top Israeli diplomat insisted his nation is "not getting involved" in Syria’s politics after the nation launched an aggressive campaign of airstrikes and seized control of a buffer zone in Syria.

December 10, 2024

Netanyahu wants to establish ‘relations’ with Syria but says Israel will attack it if becomes a threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants to establish a relationship with the incoming Syrian government but warned Israel will protect itself amid strikes.

December 10, 2024

Israel strikes military targets in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces hit military targets in Syria following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in a move to prevent military capabilities from falling into the hands of extremist groups.

December 10, 2024

Israel's ambassador to UN: 'We are not getting involved' in regime change in Syria

Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon insisted to Fox News Digital Israel only wanted a 'quiet border' with Syria and would not have a hand in who rules it next.

December 10, 2024

Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime renews US push to find Austin Tice

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad and the mass liberation of numerous notorious prisons in Syria has brought renewed hope for the location and return of American Austin Tice, held captive for 12 years.