The dictator has fallen in Syria, but what the new government will look like is still unclear. In this series, VOA’s Heather Murdock asks some in the country’s key minority groups what they hope for and what they fear from the new leadership. Camera: Yan Boechat.
Antonio Tajani meets in person and by phone with his counterparts from several countries to coordinate initiatives
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has led to a face-off between Turkey and Israel in Syria, where both countries have deployed forces. Relations between Turkey and the Jewish state were already strained over the Gaza war, and now analysts warn of a new escalation. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Joseph Aoun’s election fills a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum and comes at a time when the country is seeking international assistance for reconstruction
The killing of journalists in Gaza and Haiti in recent weeks underscore the dangers media confront. Analysts say war, instability and lack of accountability contributed to a deadly year for the media, with more than 100 journalists killed in 2024. Press Freedom Editor Jessica Jerreat has the story.
Palestinian health officials say Gaza death toll over 46,000
It’s had 12 failed attempts over 2 years
Officials examining whether a second body was that of another hostage
UN envoy also warns of signs of instability and threat from the Islamic State
Outgoing and incoming US administration officials rush to ease conflict in Lebanon as its parliament holds presidential vote this week
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