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

President Biden angered some critics when he seemed to claim his administration's Mideast policies led to the downfall of Syria's Bashar Assad on Sunday.

Posted on 10 December 2024 | 4:00 am

New Taliban decree bans women from medical training: 'devastating decision'

The Taliban issued a new directive that bans women from studying at medical institutions, effectively shutting out women from becoming nurses and midwives.

Posted on 9 December 2024 | 10:38 am

Israel deploys paratroopers to Syria in 'defense activities' after fall of Assad

Israeli forces released footage of their deployment into Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime.

Posted on 9 December 2024 | 9:47 am

Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial amid multiple conflicts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin his witness testimony Tuesday for his ongoing trial on corruption and fraud charges.

Posted on 9 December 2024 | 6:52 am

Fall of Syria's Bashar Assad is strategic blow to Iran and Russia, experts say

Analysts and commentators say the collapse of Syria's Bashar al-Assad's regime is likely to reshape the power dynamics in the Middle East while signaling a critical shift in influence among world powers.

Posted on 9 December 2024 | 6:12 am

South Korea imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law declaration

The South Korean Justice Ministry imposed an overseas travel ban against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday over his martial law declaration last week.

Posted on 9 December 2024 | 4:21 am

The rise and fall of Bashar and Asma Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma started as a couple that could have broken the country's tyrant regime, though the opposite happened.

Posted on 8 December 2024 | 9:36 pm

New reports claim UNRWA works with terrorists, teaches hate as agency hits back at critics

UNRWA is facing new allegations that its former and present leadership have met with Hamas and other terror-related groups. This comes as another NGO says agency-run schools continue to teach hate.

Posted on 8 December 2024 | 11:13 am

Gunmen storm Iranian embassy in Damascus as Russia claims Assad left 'instructions' to 'transfer power'

Iran says its embassy in Damascus was attacked by a group of gunmen, as Russia says Bashar Assad has stepped down and left the country.

Posted on 8 December 2024 | 7:40 am

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad flees into exile as Islamist rebels conquer country

A lightning Syrian Islamist offensive over just days contributed to the demise of the over 50-year reign of the Assad Baathist regime in Damascus.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 9:53 pm

Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime

Syrian insurgents have reached the gates of the nation's capital, shortly after Bashar al-Assad's government abandoned the key city of Homs.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 8:40 pm

Trump urges US to stay out of Syrian civil war, blaming Obama for failure as Islamists close in on capital

Amid the rapid offensive of Islamist rebels in their campaign to dislodge Syrian dictator Assad, President-elect Donal Trump has urged non-intervention by the U.S.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 1:28 pm

Ignominy, impeachment, death sentences, imprisonment: What’s the problem with South Korean presidents?

South Korean presidents don't have a good track record when it comes to breaking the law. Four of country's last last six presidents have done time in prison for criminal acts.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 1:16 pm

South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment attempt after his party boycotts vote

South Korean President Yoon survived an impeachment motion after members of his party boycotted the vote. Yoon attempted to impose martial law earlier this week, sparking backlash.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 1:09 pm

Reporter's Notebook: Following President Biden on his 'global finale' to Africa

Fox News' senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reported from President Biden's trip to Angola, where the president announced major funding for projects in Africa.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 7:00 am

South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law earlier in the week, as he now prepares for a parliamentary vote on his impeachment.

Posted on 7 December 2024 | 2:29 am

Italian nun among 25 arrested in raid against 'Ndrangheta mafia

As part of an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the city of Brescia, Italian police have arrested 25 people including a nun known for her prison work.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 7:54 pm

Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

Hongchi Xiao, a 61-year-old alternative healer who used 'slapping therapy' to treat maladies, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old woman.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 7:27 pm

Turkey’s Erdogan encourages Islamist rebels to continue advances as Assad regime scrambles to survive

Amid a fast moving seizure of Syrian cities by a U.S.-classified Islamist terrorist movement, the power politics of the Mideast is rapidly changing quickly.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 1:46 pm

Romania annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Romania's top court annulled the first round of the country's presidential election after intelligence was declassified alleging Russia interfered to promote Calin Georgescu.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 12:00 pm

Iran launches rocket with heaviest-ever payload into space amid heightened concern over nuclear program

Iran launches rocket into space carrying its heaviest-ever payload, as security experts remain concerned by its "drastically" increased stockpiles of enriched uranium near nuclear weapons grade purity.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 11:49 am

Metal detectorist uncovers fragment of Viking sword in the Netherlands

A 10th-century Viking sword fragment was discovered by a metal detectorist scouring a field in the Netherlands. Further research is being done to find out more about the ancient item.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 8:51 am

South Korean lawmakers support suspending president’s powers after short-lived martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's constitutional powers to be stripped after his short-lived martial law declaration.

Posted on 6 December 2024 | 5:16 am

Canada bans more assault firearms, suggests donating guns to Ukraine

Top leaders in Canada announced that they had banned an additional 324 assault-style firearms in a continued effort for more stringent gun control.

Posted on 5 December 2024 | 11:55 pm

Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat

Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, died after ingesting Amazonian frog venom during a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.

Posted on 5 December 2024 | 7:57 pm