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As Assad Regime Falls, Syrians Celebrate — and Brace for an Uncertain Future
As more than five decades of Assad family rule come to an end, Syrians are cautiously paving a way forward.
Syrian Writer and Former 16-Year Political Prisoner Celebrates Assad’s Ouster
Yassin al-Haj Saleh cautions it’s still unclear if others disappeared in Syria, including his wife, will be recovered.
Zelenskyy’s Backing of Iran Sanctions May Have Cost Iranian People’s Solidarity
The Ukrainian president's rejection of diplomacy with Iran has lost him favor with many who had championed his cause.
Experts Fear Russian Escalation After Ukraine Fires First Long-Range Missiles
“Russia is lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike in response to a possible conventional attack," said one expert.
Biden Allows Ukraine to Use Long-Range Missiles for Deep Strikes Inside Russia
One Russian official described the decision as “a very big step towards the start of World War III.”
BRICS Is Mounting a Challenge to the US-Led World Order — But for Whom?
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa held a summit to counter the unipolar power of the US and Europe.
As Ukraine War Reaches Violent New Heights, US Boosts Weapons Production
Casualties on both sides have reached roughly 1 million as the US races to expand production of artillery shells.
Putin Warns of Direct War With NATO as US Mulls Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
The potential escalation and spread of the war comes as a diplomatic resolution appears nonexistent.
UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Facilitate Government Repression
It would expand transnational government surveillance without adequately protecting people from abuses of power.
Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy and Threatens to Cut Aid to Ukraine If Reelected
“I will have that settled prior to taking the White House,” Trump said at a campaign rally this weekend.