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Dec 09, 2024

With Assad ousted, a new era begins in Syria

The lightning advance of a militia alliance spearheaded by Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate, marked one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations.

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Reuters
Dec 09, 2024

BYD set to overtake Ford and Honda in global sales

China’s top electric vehicle producer, BYD, is set to show further market share gains when November vehicle sales data is released on Monday.

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DW
Dec 09, 2024

South Korea arrests ex-defense minister over martial law

Police have launched an investigation into Kim, as well as Yoon and martial law commander Park An-su, for alleged insurrection.

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Reuters
Dec 09, 2024

Gold prices lifted by China’s buying, Fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices gained on Monday as investors awaited US inflation data due this week for clues on the Fed’s next monetary policy moves.

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Reuters
Dec 09, 2024

Global oil prices rise on Syrian instability, despite weak demand from China

Global oil prices nudged higher on Monday as heightened tensions in the Middle East following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by rebels offset concerns over weak Chinese demand that was highlighted by Saudi Aramco’s price cuts to Asian buyers.

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Reuters
Dec 08, 2024

Syria’s Assad, his family in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum

Interfax news agency quoted the unnamed source as saying: “President Assad of Syria has arrived in Moscow

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Reuters
Dec 08, 2024

Trump aims to deport all immigrants living in US illegally

US president-elect says he wants a deal to protect so-called “Dreamer” immigrants

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Reuters
Dec 08, 2024

Mystery continues to surround whereabouts of Bashar al-Assad

Two senior army officers say Assad boarded a plane early on Sunday in Damascus for an unknown destination

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Reuters
Dec 08, 2024

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead

Rebels also deal a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria in the heart of the region

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Reuters
Dec 08, 2024

Syrians stroll through Assad’s palaces, take furniture and ornaments

Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee and ending his family’s decades of rule after more than 13 years of civil war