The fall of Assad creates a security vacuum - and may give Trump little choice but to play a role

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut

Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.

What does the fall of the Assad regime mean for EU Member States and their asylum policies?

Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next? Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran's Tunnel of Missile Plants Exposed: Israel Shares Shocking SYIRA Video | Watch

In one of Israel's most daring and high-stakes operations, 120 elite commandos from the Israeli Air Force infiltrated and destroyed an underground Iranian missile manufacturing facility deep within Syria. Codenamed Operation Many Ways, the mission targeted a facility used by Iran to produce precision missiles for Hezbollah and the Assad regime. Learn how the operation was executed with precision, from strategic planning to the dramatic destruction of the facility. #IsraeliAirForce #OperationManyWays #SyriaMission #Commandos #MissileDestruction #IranHezbollah #MiddleEastOperations #MilitaryPrecision #SpecialForces #IsraelDefense ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

Israel Targets Syrian Defense Sites Near Aleppo, Causing Damage Amid Regional Tensions

Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian defense facilities near Aleppo, targeting sites in al-Safira. Explosions caused significant material damage, though no casualties have been reported. Additional strikes occurred near Quneitra. The strikes come amid political instability following the recent overthrow of Assad's regime. #Israel #Syria #AleppoStrikes #MiddleEast #Airstrikes #Defense #Geopolitics #HTS #Conflict #Instability #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Israel Defense Force Confirms Death Of Hamas Commander Abd Al-Hadi Sabah In Drone Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defense-force-confirms-death-of-hamas-commander-abd-al-hadi-sabah-in-drone-strike-011-4030545.html?ref=DMDesc New Year 2025 Brings Mixed Emotions in West Asia Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Change :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/new-year-2025-west-asia-conflict-change-011-4030449.html?ref=DMDesc EXPLAINED | Is Yemen The Next Battleground In Israel's Campaign Against Iranian-backed Militias? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-is-yemen-the-next-battleground-in-israels-campaign-against-iranian-backed-militias-4026285.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.346~GR.122~

Carrie Underwood to Perform "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's Inauguration | THR News Video

Carrie Underwood is set to perform at Donald Trump's second inauguration. The country music star will sing "America the Beautiful" during the January 20th swearing-in ceremony. The decision has shocked some of Underwood's fans on social media given the "Before He Cheats" singer doesn't have a history of being political.

Scholz tells voters he is against increase in defence budget

Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending.

Defence ministers of five NATO countries hold talks in Warsaw on aid to Ukraine

The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe braces for the unpredictability of a new Donald Trump presidency.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered? IDF Launches Big Attack on Hezbollah Sites, Weapons

In a significant escalation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including a rocket launcher site, military bases, and smuggling routes near the Syria-Lebanon border. The strikes come amidst concerns over Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild its forces in violation of the recent ceasefire agreement. #IsraelStrikesHezbollah #IDFAttacks #MiddleEastTensions #CeasefireBreach #HezbollahTargetsHit #LebanonConflict #SyriaBorderStrikes #WeaponsSmuggling #IDFvsHezbollah #FragileTruce #IsraelDefenseForces #AirstrikesInLebanon #HezbollahRetaliation #LebanonCrisis #RegionalSecurity Also Read Israel Engages Allies to Secure Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraq :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-seeks-global-support-release-elizabeth-tsurkov-011-4038441.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Defense Force Confirms Death Of Hamas Commander Abd Al-Hadi Sabah In Drone Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defense-force-confirms-death-of-hamas-commander-abd-al-hadi-sabah-in-drone-strike-011-4030545.html?ref=DMDesc EXPLAINED | Is Yemen The Next Battleground In Israel's Campaign Against Iranian-backed Militias? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-is-yemen-the-next-battleground-in-israels-campaign-against-iranian-backed-militias-4026285.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.346~GR.125~

Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces | Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40

Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG as a PKK-linked terrorist group. The conflict has worsened with foreign militants like HTS involved, and Turkey threatens further action. #SyriaConflict #TurkeyUSClash #SyrianDemocraticForces #SDF #PKK #YPG #Manbij #HayatTahrirAlSham #SyrianWar #NorthernSyria #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Visits Syria to Support Transition After Assad's Ouster and Calls for EU Sanctions Review :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/italy-fm-syria-post-assad-transition-eu-sanctions-review-011-4038417.html?ref=DMDesc US Troops Must Stay in Syria to Prevent Resurgence of Islamic State Group, Says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-troops-need-to-stay-in-syria-to-counter-islamic-state-011-4037477.html?ref=DMDesc US Eases Restrictions on Syria's Transitional Government to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid Access :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-eases-restrictions-on-syria-humanitarian-aid-011-4035385.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.103~HT.336~