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Here’s what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 8, 2024.

Syrians who fled home rejoice at Assad’s ouster, although some are cautious
Syrians across the Middle East celebrate the fall of the al-Assad regime and express hope to return to their homeland.
Published On 9 Dec 2024
‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past
Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.
Published On 8 Dec 2024
Joyous celebrations across Syria after al-Assad’s fall
Syrian opposition fighters have declared that the country has been ‘liberated’ after they stormed the capital.
Published On 8 Dec 2024
EXPLAINER
Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic?
Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals.
Published On 9 Dec 2024
‘Hindus have changed’: A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox
The northeastern state of Tripura does not have a history of inter-religious clashes. That’s changing under Modi’s BJP.
Published On 7 Dec 2024