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Brazilian President Lula in ICU after surgery to drain head hemorrhage, hospital says

Fox News Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive-care unit after undergoing surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage, the Sirio-Libanes hospital said in a statement in the early hours of Tuesday. The procedure was performed after the 79-year-old leftist leader felt headaches doctors believed resulted from a fall at home in…

Syria’s unaccounted for chemical weapons ‘extremely worrying,’ UN official says

Fox News The regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fell after over 13 years of civil war and nearly 54 years of his family’s dynastic rule. While many Syrians across the country and members of the Syrian diaspora cheered the downfall of his brutal dictatorship, many in the region and in the U.S. fear what…

Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send ‘very simple’ message

Fox News Taiwan defense officials are raising concerns about a substantial deployment of Chinese naval ships and military planes in the past 24 hours, saying the build-up could eventually lead to war as tensions continue to rise in the area. Officials say China has sent about a dozen ships and 47 military planes to regional…

Live Updates: Israel Strikes Targets in Syria, Casting Attacks as Defensive

New York Times Israel has said it is striking suspected chemical weapons stockpiles to prevent them from falling “into the hands of extremists.” The Syrian rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/10/world/syria-news-assad-rebels

Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money

New York Times Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/climate/heat-pumps-savings.html

Biden seems to take credit for Assad’s downfall amid fears of Islamic State revival

Fox News JERUSALEM — The rapid-fire collapse of the Syrian dictatorship of Bashar Assad has engulfed the Biden administration in a new wave of criticism about its efforts to claim a win for the end of one of the most brutal regimes in the Middle East. Questions abound about whether Biden’s foreign policy team had…

Live Briefing: Israel deploys troops across Syrian border for first time in 50 years

Washington Post Israel’s defense minister says it seeks “complete control over the buffer zone” on the Syrian border, days after rebels ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/10/syria-war-news-israel-hamas-gaza-lebanon/

Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial. Here’s what to know.

Washington Post Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s court appearance comes against the backdrop of war in Gaza, regime collapse in Syria and a tenuous ceasefire in Lebanon. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/10/israel-netanyahu-corruption-trial-testimony/

U.S. scrambles to contain Syrian chaos

Washington Post The sudden rebel offensive leading to the collapse of Assad’s government and military forces has left governments around the world reeling. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/12/09/us-syria-biden-hts-middle-east/

Biden special envoy for hostages in Beirut in search of Austin Tice

Washington Post Senior administration officials have no confirmed evidence that the imprisoned journalist is alive, but the State Department “will leave no stone unturned.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/12/09/austin-tice-syria-hostage-search/