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Syrian Rebels Claim They Have Taken Capital City Damascus

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!

US man gets wrongly identified as killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO, receives death threats

In a shocking incident, a man living in the United States disclosed how he started receiving death threats on social media platforms because of a viral post in which he was wrongly identified as the killer of CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson.

Pope Francis Elevates 21 New Cardinals, Ceremony Reflects Global Church Diversity

Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals from 17 different countries, strengthening the global reach of the Catholic Church. The move highlights his commitment to inclusivity and international representation within the Church's leadership.

BGT 2024-25: 'That's what happened...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma points out reason for Adelaide loss

India skipper Rohit Sharma lamented team's performance with the bat after a crushing 10-wicket loss in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8).

Syrian Rebels Claim to Have Captured Damascus, Saying President Assad Has Fled

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!

WATCH: Syrian rebels appear on state TV, say toppled 'tyrant' Bashar al-Assad

Syrian rebel factions announced on Sunday (Dec 8) on state television that they have successfully overthrown President Bashar al-Assad and have freed "unjustly detained" prisoners.

Pushpa 2 box office: Allu Arjun's film is unstoppable, earns Rs 6 billion globally in three days

Pushpa Raj's magic is spreading across the globe! Actor Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has been registering several box office records since day 1 of its release.

Centenarians Bernie and Marjorie set record as world’s oldest newlyweds with combined age of 202

Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, have etched their names in history as the world’s oldest newlyweds. With a combined age of 202 years and 271 days, the couple was officially recognised by Guinness World Records on Tuesday (Dec 3).

Who are the Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar-al Assad's 24-year-old regime in two weeks?

A lightning offensive led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) culminated with the historic toppling of President Bashar-al Assad's regime in Syria's 13-year-long conflict.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai thanks fans for wishes following hospitalisation, says everything is fine

Indian film director Subhash Ghai's health is fine. Hours after the news of his hospitalisation broke, the Taal director shared a statement, assuring fans. Expressing gratitude for all the good wishes, Ghai, in a post shared on X, wrote, ''I feel so blessed to know that I’ve so many friends expressing their love n affection for my health.

Zelensky says talks with Trump were 'good and productive', insists on ‘just’ settlement with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Donald Trump seeks 'immediate ceasefire' between Russia, Ukraine, says Assad fled as Moscow pulled support

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 8) called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying "negotiations should begin" between the fighting nations.

BGT: Rohit hints at Mohammed Shami's addition to Test squad after Adelaide mauling, says 'door very much open'

India Test captain Rohit Sharma addressed rumours of ace seamer Mohammed Shami linking up with the BGT-bound squad any time during the remainder of the series. Rohit expressed concerns about Shami's fitness, adding that the team would welcome him with open arms should he get clearance from the NCA.

Damascus falls: Syrian rebels announce capital city 'free', PM says ready for handover

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

Bashar Al-Assad: Syria's 'tyrant' who pushed the country into a decade-long civil war

On the morning of Sunday (Dec 8), Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was nowhere to be found in Damascus when the rebel forces stormed the capital city after taking over five other cities in a span of a few days.

Actor Barry Keoghan deactivates Instagram, details harassment faced by family

Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan has waved goodbye to Instagram. The Oscar-nominated actor has decided to stay away from the photo and video-sharing platform amid the online abuse he has been facing for over a few weeks now.

'Thieves': Romanians demand to vote after scrapped elections

Romanians on Sunday protested outside a voting station near Bucharest together with far-right presidential frontrunner Calin Georgescu after a top court scrapped the scheduled run-off vote after allegations of Russian interference.

'Pride for India', says PM Modi after Pope Francis bestows Cardinal title on Kerala's George Koovakad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pride after Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad from Kerala was elevated to Cardinal post of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis at St Peter's Bascilica in Rome.

US President Joe Biden closely monitoring 'extraordinary events' in Syria, says White House

United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the "extraordinary events" unfolding in Syria, the White House said late Saturday (Dec 7). "President Biden and his team are closely monitoring the extraordinary events in Syria and staying in constant touch with regional partners," National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said in a statement on social media.