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One month after the surprisingly rapid fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syrians are balancing feelings of hope and trepidation for the future. National reconciliation remains uncertain, as does the governing ability of the rebel leaders who took control of the war torn nation. Charli James looks at the many challenges ahead… Source link
Since toppling president Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s Islamist-led rulers are to set up an inclusive committee to set up a “national dialogue conference”. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Aaron Y. Zelin at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he directs the Islamic State Worldwide Activity Map project. Dr. Zelin is also an author, … Read more
José María Macedo, founder of Delphi Labs, was very against the bank. At the moment, the move appears to be exclusive to BiG. In the last few hours, it was announced that the Banco de Investimento Global (BiG), one of the largest banking entities in Portugal, has begun to block fiat money transfers to cryptocurrency … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire remained closed, but reiterated that it may not happen before President Joe Biden hands over to Donald Trump. FRANCE 24’s international affairs editor, Angela Diffley has more. Source link
At least 13 civilians have been killed, and around 30 injured in a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said Wednesday. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Telegram channel showed civilians lying in a city street in the aftermath of the attack, with the president saying the country had “a … Read more
In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military forces to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential election, Trump has made several seemingly absurd and perplexing claims regarding neighboring Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, leaving supporters and opponents alike … Read more
The European Union on Wednesday dismissed as “unrealistic fantasy” US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to launch a military attack to take control of Denmark’s autonomous region of Greenland, while confirming that the EU would intervene if Trump invaded. The countries will be forced to defend the island. it. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated … Read more
Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. FRANCE 24’s correspondent, Wassim Cornet tells us more about the situation. Source link
Listen to the replay of Antony Blinken and Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris. Source link
After Islamist-led rebels ousted former president Bashar al-Assad in early December, thousands of soldiers, policemen and other security officials deserted their posts, leaving the door open to petty theft, looting and other crimes. The new Syrian authorities now face the mammoth challenge of rebuilding state institutions shaped by the Assad family’s five-decade rule, including the … Read more