Power balance shifts after sudden fall of Assad regime
amsterdam December 12, 2024 20:00Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.
Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.
The US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to protect civilians in Syria, including minorities, in a discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.
Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.
The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.
Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.
Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.
Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.
A Russian passenger plane operated by Azimuth Airlines caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey. All passengers were safely evacuated.
Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Israeli officials are making significant efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, offering millions for their release.
Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.
A 79-year-old grandmother was removed from a plane by the police in Turkey with drawn guns after a trip to Bodrum, Turkey. The woman refused to pay nearly ten euros for a half soggy, half frozen tuna sandwich during the flight.
A man of Syrian origin living in Austria has been convicted in a human trafficking case in Germany, resulting in the death of seven migrants.
Eight suspects, seven men and one woman, are standing trial in relation to the death of French teacher Samuel Paty, each accused of varying levels of involvement. Read on to learn about their roles in the tragic incident.
The Turkish government announces the identification of a perpetrator involved in the terrorist attack on aerospace company TUSAS, linking him to the PKK.
Turkey conducted airstrikes on targets in Syria and Iraq, citing self-defense rights under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Five people were killed and 22 wounded in an attack near Ankara.
Russian influencer Valeria Fedyakina, known as Bitmama, has been arrested for fraudulently sending over 20 million euros to support Ukrainian troops.
Russia is hosting a BRICS summit with several prominent world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
An earthquake of around 6.0 magnitude has struck eastern Turkey, with the epicenter located east of Malatya, approximately 545 kilometers southeast of the capital Ankara.
The national action day for Giro555 has started at the Institute for Sound & Vision in Hilversum. Two students, one Jewish and one Palestinian, opened the Giro555 action center in the media museum.
Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.
A Turkish Airlines plane made an emergency landing in New York after one of the pilots on board passed away. The Airbus A350 was en route from Seattle, Canada to Istanbul, Turkey when pilot İlçehin Pehlivan lost consciousness. Despite medical intervention, the 59-year-old pilot passed away before the plane could land.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been charged in a corruption investigation, shaking the city to its core.
A Swedish teenager involved in gang violence in Denmark has been sentenced to five years in prison after throwing a hand grenade into a jewelry store. This is the first conviction following a wave of gang violence originating from Sweden this summer.