Category: World News
Who are the key players fighting in Syria’s civil war?
Washington Post Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a lightning assault against pro-Assad forces in Aleppo. Here’s who else is fighting in Syria’s civil war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/02/syria-war-rebels-hts-assad-key-figures/
Read MoreAt least 56 killed in stampede at soccer match in Guinea, officials say
Washington Post An unknown number of others in the country’s largest southern city were injured when security tried to stop clashes over a disputed penalty, https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/12/02/guinea-soccer-stampede-crowd-deaths/
Read MoreUS Navy ships repel attack from Houthis in Gulf of Aden
Fox News Two U.S. Navy destroyers repelled an attack by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on American ships over the weekend, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says. “U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and the USS O’Kane successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 30-Dec. 1,” U.S. Central Command said in a…
Read MoreAmerican-Israeli IDF platoon commander killed in battle, body held in Gaza, IDF says
Fox News Capt. Omer Neutra, 21, from New York was killed in battle on Oct. 7, 2023, and “his body has been held hostage in Gaza since,” Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on social media. The American-Israeli served as a tank platoon commander in the Armored Corps 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade, the IDF said on…
Read MoreFrom beer to barley: How Trump’s tariff threat could affect your wallet
Washington Post Donald Trump’s threat to hit Mexico with tariffs could raise prices on a surprising number of foods and drinks Americans love — from beer to berries to broccoli. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/02/mexico-tariffs-beer-avocados-tomatoes-berries/
Read MoreWhat Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
New York Times The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/world/icj-climate-change-opinion-hearings.html
Read MoreThe Secret Pentagon War Game That Offers a Stark Warning for Our Times
New York Times The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/magazine/nuclear-strategy-proud-prophet.html
Read MoreBiden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid
Washington Post Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/12/02/biden-trump-ukraine-russia/
Read MoreTrump victory boosts conservatives in Latin America, wake-up call to dictators: ‘there will be consequences’
Fox News MEXICO CITY – U.S. foes in Latin America have expressed apprehension regarding the forthcoming Trump administration, primarily due to anticipated shifts in U.S. foreign policy that may adversely affect their national interests. Just last week, Trump’s tariff policies seemingly unsettled Mexico’s socialist president, who seemed to offer an olive branch to the incoming…
Read MoreLive briefing: Rebels advance in Syria; UNRWA pauses Gaza aid at key crossing
Washington Post The rebel offensive in Syria started after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire in Lebanon, where conflict has weakened key backers of Syria’s government. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/02/israel-war-syria-russia-news-iran-lebanon/
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