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Rebels in Syria have made rapid advances and have reached the outskirts of Damascus. The opposition forces moved at a rapid speed after seizing several cities in the war-torn country. Watch for more details!

Rebels in Syria have made rapid advances and have reached the outskirts of Damascus. The opposition forces moved at a rapid speed after seizing several cities in the war-torn country. Watch for more details!

Syrian rebel forces on Sunday (Dec 8) announced that Damascus was “free" and claimed that President Bashar al-Assad left the capital, marking the historic end of the Assad family's 50-year rule.

Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters by 4-2 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight, as a hat-trick by Sunil Chhetri inspired the Blues to clinch all three points in this edition of the Southern Rivalry.

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony, held at the famous St Peter’s Basilica and attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world, witnessed the induction of 21 new cardinals from various countries.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was spotted in Paris at the historic reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral. The iconic cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in 2019, has now been fully restored.

Rebels in Syria have made rapid advances and have reached the outskirts of Damascus. The opposition forces moved at a rapid speed after seizing several cities in the war-torn country. Watch for more details!

Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday as high winds caused the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool to be postponed.

Syria's Interior Minister Mohammed said on Saturday (Dec 7) that the government security forces had imposed an impenetrable cordon around Damascus, as the rebel factions opposing the government said they were nearing the capital.

The ongoing Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, has seen tens of thousands of casualties, shifting alliances, and foreign interventions. As the conflict continues to unfold, rebel forces have entered the capital Damascus and reports say that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country.

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that his incoming administration would reduce aid to Ukraine, which the United States has been steadfastly backing since its invasion by Russia. Watch for more details!

United States president-elect Donald Trump heaped praise on Prince William after meeting the heir to the British throne on Saturday (Dec 7), stating that he was a "good man" doing a "fantastic job".

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US President-elect Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on hard-line campaign pledges to impose trade tariffs and carry out mass deportations while dangling the idea that the United States could withdraw from NATO after he takes office next month.

Syrian rebel forces have entered Damascus amid reports that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country by plane for an unknown destination after 13 years of civil war. Watch for more details!

According to a Syrian commander, Syria's army headquarters has informed officers that President Bashar al-Assad's reign has come to an end after a fierce rebel uprising. Damascus was declared "now free of Assad" by Syrian rebels. Earlier, rebels claimed they had reached the capital without seeing any army deployments, and two senior army commanders told Reuters that Assad had taken a plane out of Damascus on Sunday for an unspecified destination.

Syrian rebels loot banks, ransack Assad’s millions & storm embassies after toppling tyrant as nation descends into chaos. Watch for more details!

Several parts of Delhi-NCR received light rain on the night of Sunday, December 8. This comes amid the rising air pollution crisis in the national capital, with the drizzle bringing some respite from the poor air quality.

The leader of Syria's main rebel group claimed that they had taken control of its third-largest city Homs, and have entered the capital city of Damascus as part of their ongoing offensive.