Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led
Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe
Western North Carolina faced a huge challenge when Hurricane Helene hit on September 27, 2024. The storm caused serious damage, leaving many people without homes. Over 160 Veterans at the Veterans Restoration Quarters, run by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), were among those
Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S
Syria's Latakia city is under lockdown. The government ordered a curfew. It started at 5 PM on Tuesday. It will end at 6 AM on Wednesday. This happened after violent protests. Four people died. Many others got hurt. The protests were about power. The Alawite minority wants more control. They gather
Western New York is bracing for a rough few days. High winds are already causing problems, and more trouble is on the way. The wind is the main issue right now. It's strongest near Rochester and areas to the west. Gusts could hit 60-70 mph during late morning and early afternoon. Even after that pe
Syria’s top officials recently traveled to Russia for high-level talks. They met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The main focus? Military teamwork. Syria wants to boost its army’s power. Russia, in turn, seeks to keep its strong presence in Syria. The talks covered a lot. They included defen
Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous
Syria's National Museum in Damascus recently faced a significant loss when thieves made off with several ancient Roman-era statues. The museum, which reopened just a few months ago after a long closure due to the country's civil war, is now grappling with the aftermath of this brazen heist. The the
Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, has been on fire since his return from a three-game suspension. He's leading the Catamounts to big wins, and his stats are impressive. In just four games, he's thrown for over 1, 600 yards and 17 touchdowns without any interceptions. His completion rate
