UMMID (2025-01-04). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
Joe Lombardo (2025-01-04). 'Let's redouble our efforts and build our movement.'. workers.org 
I want to welcome you again to this webinar sponsored by the United National Antiwar Coalition. As we saw the events developing in Syria, we put out a statement. You can find that on the UNAC website, which is at UNACpeace.org. Joe Lombardo, UNAC. WW Photo Some people have tried . . . |
A Guest Author (2025-01-04). The fall of Syria, Arab media lies and the student movement. workers.org ![]()
By Shawky Darwish Shawky Darwish, representing Students for Justice in Palestine at The New School, gave this lightly edited presentation at a webinar on the U.S. role in Syria, sponsored by United National Antiwar Coalition, on Dec. 28, 2024. Shawky Darwish, speaking at webinar on U.S. role in Syria, Dec. . . . |
Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2025-01-04). Ignoring a Leopard's Spots: The UK, Syria and Courting Dictators. globalresearch.ca Moral evangelists in power preaching about democracy and human rights resemble dowdy advocates of family values. When given a chance, they will wander, leaving their principles aside like unwanted impediments. This was certainly the case regarding various Western powers and …
Patrick Bond (2025-01-04). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
Zvi Bar'el (2025-01-04). Syria's new leader is building a state from scratch, unfortunately for him there's no handbook. haaretz.com Mohammed al-Golani, in an attempt to learn from the mistakes of the 'Arab Spring', focuses on creating a unified Syria, open to foreign investment. Democratic processes and the enshrining of human rights take a back seat…
tn.ai (2025-01-04). Iran Reaffirms Right to Prosecute Assassins of Gen. Soleimani. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations reaffirmed Tehran's legitimate right to hold accountable the perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, who was martyred in a US strike in Iraq in 2020.
mforinoco (2025-01-04). China Donates 70 Tons of Equipment to Cuba To Restore Its Electric System. orinocotribune.com The People's Republic of China has donated almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to The materials arrived in the country on Sunday (29) and were received by China's ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, and Cuba's deputy ministers of Foreign Trade and Investment, Déborah Rivas, and Energy and Mining, Tatiana Amarán…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2025-01-04). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories In his 5 years, Arthur has lived much of his life in the hospital because of terminal cancer. That's where he met Kevin Pike, a security ambassador at Mayo Clinic, who ignited a passion for Pokémon in Arthur. So much so that Arthur, with Kevin's help…
Stefania Maurizi, Il Fatto Quotidiano. (2025-01-04). Journalist Could Face Prison For Refusing To Give Passwords To Police. popularresistance.org It is an unprecedented case. And it risks triggering an unprecedented threat to journalism. The UK police have repeatedly tried to obtain the passwords to the phones of the British independent journalist, Richard Medhurst, the first reporter arrested in London under Section 12: his analyses and comments on Israel's bloodbath in Gaza — which Amnesty International has characterised as genocide — have been interpreted by the police as support for organisations banned from the UK, such as Hamas and Hezbollah. | The son of two UN peacekeepers, Medhurst was arrested last August at London's Heathrow Airport…
presstv.ir (2025-01-04). Hezbollah chief: Gen. Soleimani was a leader on strategic, intellectual levels. presstv.ir The Hezbollah chief says General Soleimani was a leader on strategic and intellectual levels, and exposed the United States and its plans, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Staff (2025-01-04). Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage IDF spotter Liri Elbag. haaretz.com GAZA: Medics report 42 killed in Israeli attacks since Thursday night; IDF reportedly evacuates the northern Indonesian Hospital, Bureij neighborhood ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ ISRAEL: Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities; IDF: False alarm ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF sets to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion, Al-Akhbar reports…
Staff (2025-01-04). Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage IDF spotter Liri Elbag. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Rocket launched from northern Gaza landed in southern Israel, IDF reports ‚ñ GAZA: Nine security personnel overseeing humanitarian aid convoys killed in Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
newarab (2025-01-04). Israel 'could stay in south Lebanon after ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to inform the US that Tel Aviv is likely to use the pretext that "the Lebanese army is not meeting the terms of the agreement, while "Under the ceasefire agreement, th…
newarab (2025-01-04). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2025-01-03). Twenty-six Things About the Islamic State (Al Qaeda, ISIS-ISIL-Daesh) that the U.S. Government Does Not Want You to Know About. globalresearch.ca The US led war against the Islamic State is a big lie. Going after "Islamic terrorists" is used to justify a military agenda. The Islamic State is a creation of US intelligence. Washington's "Counter-terrorism Agenda" in Iraq & Syria consists in Supporting the Terrorists.
A Guest Author (2025-01-03). Refugees, foreign goods flood Syria as prices rise. workers.org 
By Karin Leukefeld Damascus The author has been covering events in Syria and West Asia for decades for the German left daily newspaper, junge Welt, and other mainly German-language media. This article, published Dec. 30, gives a description of her entry into Syria some days earlier after the seizure of . . . |
Rizik Alabi (2025-01-03). Celebrating Assad Regime's Fall, 1 of 9 Jews Remaining in Syria Calls on Syrian Jewish Émigrés To Visit. themedialine.org 
Patrick Bond (2025-01-03). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati says he had a phone call with Syria's new leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani. english.almanar.com.lb
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Mikati: Talks with Al-Sharaa tackled bilateral ties between Lebanon and Syria, especially the urgent issues. english.almanar.com.lb
Aaron Kirshenbaum (2025-01-03). Massive Israeli Airstrike on Syria: The Earthquake Environmental Justice Aren't Talking About. globalresearch.ca Seismic scales registered above 3.0 on the Richter scale and could be felt
UMMID (2025-01-03). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
Robert Inlakesh (2025-01-03). Peace with Israel Tops the Agenda for Syria's New Leaders. mintpressnews.com 
It is not just isolated voices advocating for normalization; the new Syrian government and its backers appear determined to establish ties with Israel, even as Israel continues its occupation of Syrian territory and the bombardment of what remains of its infrastructure. While apologists attempt to justify Damascus's Israel-friendly comments, the writing on the wall has long been clear. | The new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) backed Mayor of Damascus, Maher Marwan, stirred controversy last week when he
WSWS (2025-01-03). Kurdish nationalist DEM Party delegation meets imprisoned PKK leader àñcalan. wsws.org The renewed negotiations between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers Party, which Turkey has been trying to suppress for 40 years, are part of the war in the Middle East ⚪ which has escalated with the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza, the struggle for the division of Syria, and the efforts of the US imperialism to reshape the region.
presstv.ir (2025-01-03). Israel launches new strikes against Syrian defense facilities. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has carried out fresh airstrikes on Syria, targeting positions in the northern province of Aleppo.
A Guest Author (2025-01-03). Refugees, foreign goods flood Syria as prices rise. workers.org By Karin Leukefeld Damascus The author has been covering events in Syria and West Asia for decades for the German left daily newspaper, junge Welt, and other mainly German-language media. This article, published Dec. 30, gives a description of her entry into Syria some days earlier after the seizure of . . . |
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati says he had a phone call with Syria's new leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani. english.almanar.com.lb
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Mikati: Talks with Al-Sharaa tackled bilateral ties between Lebanon and Syria, especially the urgent issues. english.almanar.com.lb
Robert Inlakesh (2025-01-03). Peace with Israel Tops the Agenda for Syria's New Leaders. mintpressnews.com It is not just isolated voices advocating for normalization; the new Syrian government and its backers appear determined to establish ties with Israel, even as Israel continues its occupation of Syrian territory and the bombardment of what remains of its infrastructure. While apologists attempt to justify Damascus's Israel-friendly comments, the writing on the wall has long been clear. | The new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) backed Mayor of Damascus, Maher Marwan, stirred controversy last week when he
presstv.ir (2025-01-03). Iran will continue 'all-out support' for Resistance Front: Ambassador. presstv.ir Iran will continue to offer its material and spiritual support to the Resistance Front, says the Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani.
tn.ai (2025-01-03). Iran's Ambassador Discusses Detained Nationals with Italy's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri met with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia in Rome to address consular matters and the cases of detained nationals, including Mohammad Abedini and Cecilia Sala.
Mel Gurtov (2025-01-03). The People's List of Trump's Worst (Part 2). counterpunch.org 
[Note to Readers: In Part 1, I wrote about the big-time donors and loyalists who will populate Trump's cabinet, inner circle, and ambassadorships. Elon Musk naturally stands out in that grouping, and now the New York Times has introduced us to Musk's inner and outer circle. Three things stand out for me from that profile: venture capitalists
submedia.tv (2025-01-03). The Fall of the Regime. itsgoingdown.org Anarchist media collective subMedia teams up with Elia Ayoub of From the Periphery for a new short documentary on the fall of the Assad regime. On December 8th 2024, Bashar al-Assad boarded a Russian military plane, and flew away into exile. His hasty, ignoble retreat marked the surreal culmination of the most brutal and bloody…
presstv.ir (2025-01-03). Tehran summons Italian ambassador to protest arrest of Iranian national. presstv.ir Iran summons the Italian ambassador to Tehran to protest continued detention of an Iranian citizen in Milan over unfounded accusations.
United World International (2025-01-03). Iran in the struggle to face the reality of Assad's fall. unitedworldint.com Iran is facing a new reality and has no choice but to adapt its demands. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the …
United World International (2025-01-03). Iran in the struggle to face the reality of Assad's fall. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the Iranian government and people because it directly ties to Iran's regional strategy, which has been …
tn.ai (2025-01-03). Iran's Ambassador Discusses Detained Nationals with Italy's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri met with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia in Rome to address consular matters and the cases of detained nationals, including Mohammad Abedini and Cecilia Sala.
submedia.tv (2025-01-03). The Fall of the Regime. itsgoingdown.org Anarchist media collective subMedia teams up with Elia Ayoub of From the Periphery for a new short documentary on the fall of the Assad regime. On December 8th 2024, Bashar al-Assad boarded a Russian military plane, and flew away into exile. His hasty, ignoble retreat marked the surreal culmination of the most brutal and bloody…
Staff (2025-01-03). IDF intercepts drone from Yemen hours after Houthi missile fired at central Israel. haaretz.com Gaza: Medics report 81 killed in Israeli attacks; IDF says it killed Hamas' internal security chief in southern Gaza humanitarian zone ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts, citing incitement and bias ‚ñ ISRAEL: Members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee say IDF's actions in Gaza foil war's objectives; all food, water sources must be destroyed ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF says it attacked Hezbollah's rocket launchers in southern Lebanon; says Lebanese Army failed to act on its request to neutralize the threat…
newarab (2025-01-03). Israel says struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Thursday, The truce, which took effect on November 27, has been marked by mutual accusations of violations from both sides. | The Israeli military said Thursday's strike targeted medium-range rocket launchers in the Lebanon's official National News Agency reported at least thr…
newarab (2025-01-03). Israel says struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon. newarab.com The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Thursday, The truce, which took effect on November 27, has been marked by mutual accusations of violations from both sides. | The Israeli military said Thursday's strike targeted medium-range rocket launchers in the Lebanon's official National News Agency reported at least thr…
News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-01-03). Israeli Demolition Campaign Intensifies In Southern Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli troops advanced into and heavily attacked the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif on 2 January, in violation of the fragile ceasefire that Tel Aviv has been continuously breaching since it took effect in late November last year. | "The Roumieh area between Beit Lif and Yater was subjected to enemy artillery shelling," Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday afternoon, coming as Israeli forces entered and searched homes in the area. | According to Al Manar's correspondent in the south, the Israeli army pushed into Beit Lif with several Merkava tanks, military hummers, a bulldozer, and i…
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Withdrawal: The Only Option for 'Israel' in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb As the 60-day deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories approaches, reports and actions since the recent ceasefire on 27 November have raised serious doubts about the Zionist entity's intentions to comply. This possibility has become a pressing concern, fueling debates over its implications and potential consequences for Lebanon and the broader region, …
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). South Lebanon: Israeli occupation denies access of ambulance attempting to evacuate injured Lebanese citizen in the border town of Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Israeli Ceasefire Violations Escalate: Overnight Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Loud Explosions Rock Along Border. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces have continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, launching a series of attacks on southern areas. On Thursday evening, the Israeli enemy conducted airstrikes on the outskirts of Jbaa and Mount Al-Rihan in the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region. Simultaneously, Israeli enemy troops carried out sweeping operations throughout the night and into …
tn.ai (2025-01-03). Lebanon Denies Diplomatic Bag Inspection at Beirut Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanon's Foreign Ministry clarified that it adhered to the 1961 Vienna Convention and did not inspect diplomatic bags carried by an Iranian diplomat, contrary to reports from some Arab media outlets.
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Lebanon: Fire extinguished inside a a fuel storage warehouse in the northern region of Wadi Khaled. english.almanar.com.lb
News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-01-03). Israeli Demolition Campaign Intensifies In Southern Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli troops advanced into and heavily attacked the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif on 2 January, in violation of the fragile ceasefire that Tel Aviv has been continuously breaching since it took effect in late November last year. | "The Roumieh area between Beit Lif and Yater was subjected to enemy artillery shelling," Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday afternoon, coming as Israeli forces entered and searched homes in the area. | According to Al Manar's correspondent in the south, the Israeli army pushed into Beit Lif with several Merkava tanks, military hummers, a bulldozer, and i…
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Withdrawal: The Only Option for 'Israel' in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb As the 60-day deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories approaches, reports and actions since the recent ceasefire on 27 November have raised serious doubts about the Zionist entity's intentions to comply. This possibility has become a pressing concern, fueling debates over its implications and potential consequences for Lebanon and the broader region, …
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). South Lebanon: Israeli occupation denies access of ambulance attempting to evacuate injured Lebanese citizen in the border town of Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Israeli Ceasefire Violations Escalate: Overnight Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Loud Explosions Rock Along Border. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces have continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, launching a series of attacks on southern areas. On Thursday evening, the Israeli enemy conducted airstrikes on the outskirts of Jbaa and Mount Al-Rihan in the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region. Simultaneously, Israeli enemy troops carried out sweeping operations throughout the night and into …
tn.ai (2025-01-03). Lebanon Denies Diplomatic Bag Inspection at Beirut Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanon's Foreign Ministry clarified that it adhered to the 1961 Vienna Convention and did not inspect diplomatic bags carried by an Iranian diplomat, contrary to reports from some Arab media outlets.
english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-03). Lebanon: Fire extinguished inside a a fuel storage warehouse in the northern region of Wadi Khaled. english.almanar.com.lb
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