The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. What has been the reaction in Israel? Answer by FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky. Source link
Islamist-led rebels took Damascus on Sunday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria. Who exactly is this rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Answer by Carys Garland. Source link
Opposition candidate John Mahama claimed victory in Ghana’s presidential elections on Sunday after ruling party candidate Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat. The vice president said Mahama had won the presidency “decisively”. Source link
In Israel there is “heightened awareness and fear of chaos on the border” with Syria, says FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reporting from Jerusalem after Syrian rebel forces on Sunday announced they had seized power in Damascus and toppled President Bashar al-Assad’s reign. Source link
Although there are big questions about what will come next for Syria, the fall of the Assad regime marks a “happy day” for Syrians said Nadim Houry, Executive Director at the Arab Reform Initiative Think Tank in Paris. “A regime that has tortured, disappeared and used chemical weapons in its own people is no more,” … Read more
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. Source link
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s party said on Sunday it had “effectively obtained” a promise from the leader to step down, despite the fact he survived an impeachment vote on Saturday hours after making a public apology for briefly imposing martial law. Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament during the vote to … Read more
Worshippers will be able to attend Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral on Sunday for the first time since the monument was devastated by a fire in 2019. A morning ceremony will be attended by hundreds of bishops and priests and an evening ceremony will be open to 2,500 members of the public. Source link
Current Affairs, GK Quiz, America News: Donald Trump, who won the US Presidential election, will take oath as the 47th President of America on January 20, 2025, but even before the oath taking ceremony, he has announced the names of the heads of different departments of his government. So far, names of four Indians have … Read more
Syrian rebels announce seizing full control over Homs Source link