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Syria's power struggle: Who controls what, and why fighting continues - analysis
For some commentators, the current conflict in Syria boils down to the new Syrian government attacking Kurdish forces. While this is correct in some ways, it is also very simplistic.
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Israel stands with Kurds as Aleppo burns and the world stays silent - opinion
Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods fall, and Syria’s minority question resurfaces - analysis
Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode
The US strikes were conducted on Christmas night, December 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump declared the attack a "Christmas present" for ISIS, claiming that they were persecuting Christians.
Israel, Syria deal has ‘great potential’ to expand Abraham Accords, envoy to US tells ‘Post’
In an interview with the Post and remarks to Fort Worth Jews, Ambassador Yeichel Leiter discusses Syria, the Trump administration, and how Jews can combat rising antisemitism.
Are we watching the collapse of Western Europe in real time? - comment
The terrorists don't need to show up again. The inhibition is already installed, running quietly in the background like software that updates itself.
'The system is in crisis': Kurdish leader tells 'Post' Iran is nearing a Soviet-style break point
“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis."
UK, France strike ISIS arms storage facility near Palmyra, Syria
Britain and France carried out a joint airstrike on an ISIS-linked underground weapons facility north of Palmyra, with the UK Defense Ministry saying no civilians were at risk.
FBI thwarts potential terrorist attack inspired by ISIS on New Year's Eve, DOJ releases
The FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack planned for New Year's Eve, the US Justice Department released on Friday.
Iraq moves to reclaim Ain al-Assad as US-led coalition ends mission
Assad's base was one of the few places the US remained, until Iran targeted the base with ballistic missiles in 2020 in response to the US killing Soleimani.
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.
Facebook lagging on removing posts celebrating Bondi Beach massacre, CST claims
The social media site was also accused of allowing content praising the Islamic State terror group to remain online.
US, partner forces kill or capture 25 ISIS operatives in Syria during December ops
At least seven ISIS members were killed, while the rest were captured. The operations also led to the destruction of four ISIS weapons caches.
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed
Eight police officers and another security force member were wounded in the raid on the property, which was one of more than 100 addresses targeted by authorities on Monday.
