How Syria quietly returned to global attention after years of silence
Syria unexpectedly became a new headache for White House despite being off radar for many years. Regional powers shifted their approach while territory lines stayed frozen since early-2010s
26-year-old caught at fast-food place after Manhattan exec shooting
Police caught a suspect in Pennsylvania after five-day search for Manhattan health exec shooter. The man had an un-registered weapon and anti-business notes when found at fast-food restaurant
Biden's unexpected headache: Syria returns to global spotlight
Syria emerges as surprise trouble-spot for Biden team after years of relative quiet. Regional powers shift their approach while old peace-making efforts remain stuck in place
US charges Syrian prison chiefs after Assad's unexpected fall from power
Two high-ranking Syrian officials face US criminal charges for running torture facility where American citizen died. Legal action comes right after rebels take control of Syria
US backs huge African railway plan with multi-million investment package
US government puts money into major African railway connecting mineral-rich regions to Atlantic coast. The trans-continental project aims to create new trade routes from central Africa to western ports
Legal clash in Wisconsin over Electoral College meeting timing causes stir
Wisconsin GOP started legal process to fix state and federal law conflict about Electoral College meeting dates. The dispute focused on one-day difference for casting states 10 electoral votes
Iowa senator's second chat with defense pick hints at possible support shift
Key republican senator meets again with Pentagon nominee to discuss vital military issues. After two meetings in quick succession senator gives careful but positive feedback
UK freezes Syrian asylum process after dramatic changes in Damascus
British government stops processing Syrian asylum claims following weekend rebel victory in Damascus. European nations make similar moves as ex-president Assad finds refuge in Russia
Strange message from Manhattan crime scene turns into viral merchandise trend
After shooting of healthcare executive in Manhattan strange three-word message from crime scene started appearing on various items for sale. Message found on bullet casings became unexpected merchandise trend
Ukraine leader opens door to peace talks as Trump prepares White House return
**Volodymyr Zelenskiy** signals readiness for diplomatic solution during talks with German opposition leader. Key European meeting planned for this month to develop joint position for possible negotiations
Assad's sudden exit from Syria creates new power dynamics in Middle East
Syrian insurgents take control of Damascus after quick military campaign ends Assadʼs 24-year rule. Russia grants asylum to former leader while new government promises reforms and religious freedom
Ex-lawmaker Gabbard faces tough questions after Syrian leader's sudden exit
Former representative Tulsi Gabbard seeks top intel position right after Syrian regime change. Her past meeting with ex-leader Assad raises questions about confirmation chances
China targets US tech giant Nvidia in new monopoly probe
China starts looking into Nvidiaʼs business methods as tech rivalry with US gets more intense. Both countries keep making new rules about who can sell what to whom in the chip-making world
Casual dress code breaks tradition at prestigious Reagan defense meet
Annual defense gathering at Reagan Library shows unexpected shift in attendee appearance. Military officials contractors and diplomats mix with new faces bringing fresh perspective to traditional forum
Parents lose Supreme Court battle over Wisconsin school gender identity rules
Supreme Court wont hear challenge to school policy letting students pick names and bathrooms matching their gender identity Parents group failed to show direct impact of rules on their kids.
Unexpected power shift in Syria leaves Damascus citizens amazed
Damascus streets show dramatic changes as new flags wave above central squares just a day after Assadʼs departure. Local people slowly venture out to witness the citys transformation
Haiti slum violence: Gang chief targets elderly over superstitious beliefs
Mass killings of older residents happened in Haitiʼs poor neighborhood after gang boss blamed them for his childs illness. Local rights groups point to growing violence in the area
South Korea faces chaos after president's shocking 6-hour power grab
South Korean government deals with aftermath of presidents brief martial law declaration that shook financial markets and international relations. Political uncertainty grows as opposition pushes for leadership change
Israeli military hits multiple strategic locations across Syria in one day
Israeli forces conducted multiple strikes across Syria targeting military installations and research facilities. The attacks hit key-points near Latakia port Damascus and southwest regions including an air-base
Turkish leader's Syria gamble: How Erdogan lost control of his own game
In a swift turn of events Turkeyʼs long-running Syria strategy backfired when rebel groups gained unexpected victory. What started as a small operation turned into a complete regime change leaving Turkish influence at risk
Trump's new Cabinet picks raise questions about future abortion policies
As **Donald Trump** builds his potential second-term team‚ eyes turn to how new appointees might reshape abortion laws. His mixed messages and Supreme Court impact make watchers wonder about coming changes
Former jihadist promises new path for Syria as 50-year dynasty ends
Syria enters uncharted territory as Assad family rule comes to unexpected end after half-century. Ex-militant leader pushes for democratic changes while population faces mix of hope and worry
US negotiator seeks answers in Lebanon about long-missing American reporter
Top US hostage expert arrives in Beirut searching for missing journalist Austin Tice. Recent changes in Syrian leadership open new possibilities for finding the American who disappeared almost 12 years ago
South Korean leader's power move backfires as country faces historic crisis
South Korean presidentʼs sudden martial-law declaration shocked the nation causing mass-protests and impeachment attempts. Political parties now fight over control while constitutional experts warn of serious law-breaking
Austria changes mind about letting Romania and Bulgaria into border-free zone
Austrian officials dropped their block on Romania and Bulgaria joining the Schengen area fully. The decision comes after seeing big drops in illegal border-crossing numbers between Hungary and Austria
South Korean president's martial law move leads to major political crisis
South Korea faces its biggest political shake-up in decades after President Yoonʼs sudden martial law declaration. His actions triggered mass-protests nation-wide and an ongoing power-struggle between political forces
How Turkey's long-time ruler lost control over Syrian power game
From best friends to enemies - the story of Turkish-Syrian relations took an unexpected turn. After decades of complex politics Turkish leader finds himself in a tricky spot with new Syrian forces
Breaking: Syrian power shift creates new questions about refugee future
After **Bashar al-Assad** lost control in Syria‚ host nations start discussing plans for millions of refugees return. Yet experts point to risks of new refugee flows due to unstable situation
26-year-old suspect caught at fast-food place after healthcare exec murder
Police caught the suspect in last weeks killing of UnitedHealth leader at Pennsylvania McDonalds. The arrest revealed a ghost-gun‚ fake IDs and documents showing possible anti-corporate thoughts
Chinese navy floods waters near Taiwan as regional tensions grow
Taiwan spotted about 90 Chinese ships spread across regional waters yesterday‚ marking a new pattern in military presence. Chinese authorities set-up no-fly zones near Taiwanʼs coast lasting until mid-week