Thousands of bodies found in Syria’s mass graves
Al-Assad and his father Hafez have been accused of widespread extrajudicial killings, including mass executions.
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“Euphoria” in Syria could quickly turn to “frustration”
Mohamad Elmasry talks about the challenges Syrians face that could easily disrupt the current mood.
Chief of Russian nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow bomb blast
Chief of Russia’s Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence killed outside an apartment building.
South Korea political turmoil presents investment opportunities, says U.S. investor
Arjun Jayaraman, portfolio manager at Causeway Capital Management, said the “value is certainly compelling” in…
Germany’s auto giants were already reeling. Now Trump wants to turn them into American companies
For Germany, the prospect of U.S. tariffs on European autos comes at a time when…
“Wheels of justice now turning” for Syrian torture victims
Roger Lu Phillips talks about what the new Syrian government will have to do to…
Syria’s Last Chapter: Hope in Idlib
A father’s struggle for survival in Idlib, Syria, in the final four years of war…
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to throw out Stormy Daniels hush money conviction
A New York judge rejected a claim by Trump’s lawyers that he is immune from…
North Korean soldiers reported killed fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim some 30 North Korean troops…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital
Tsunami warning issued for nearby islands after earthquake strikes near Vanuatu’s capital Porta Vila.
Philippines Senate ratifies new defence pact with Japan
New pact cements deepening military ties between the Philippines and Japan as tensions with China…
Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination
The Alphabet-owned company has struck deals with major Japan-based robotaxi operators to begin testing in…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,027
Here are the key developments on the 1,027th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
82-year-old billionaire CEO shares his advice for the younger generation: ‘Have a go, don’t stand around thinking about it’
Jack Cowin, 82, built a fast food business that is worth over $3 billion. He…
Trump loses bid to toss New York hush money conviction on immunity claim
President-elect Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to…
CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq hits high despite Nvidia lagging behind
The stock market is not necessarily a zero-sum game. You can own both Nvidia and…
Indonesia’s protectionist policies aimed at attracting tech investment may backfire, economists warn
“I call it pseudo-protectionism,” said Bhima Yudhistira, executive director of the Center of Economic and…
China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals
Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and even…
Media freedom watchdog decries Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza
CPJ says the Israeli military ‘continues to act with total impunity when it comes to…
Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye
US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term.
