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Day: December 9, 2024

Ajmer Sharif Dargah Faces Hindu Nationalist Claims Amid Rising Communal Tensions in India

NEW DELHI – The revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a symbol of India’s syncretic traditions, has become the latest religious site embroiled in disputes fueled by Hindu nationalist efforts to reclaim places allegedly built over Hindu temples. On Nov 27, a civil court in Rajasthan’s Ajmer city issued notices to the Indian government and the Archaeological […]

Israel Seizes Land in Golan Heights Following Assad’s Fall

Israel has occupied a significant portion of the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights. Israeli forces have ordered residents of five villages in the area to remain indoors. This move came immediately after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government on Sunday (December 8), following an armed offensive by Syrian opposition groups. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated […]

South Korea’s Leadership Crisis Deepens Amid Martial Law Fallout

South Korea’s political crisis intensified as prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol following last week’s controversial martial law declaration. Yoon’s former defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, has also been arrested, further complicating the nation’s governance. Impeachment Efforts and Political Turmoil On Saturday, Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment vote in the opposition-controlled parliament. […]

Spyrians in Malaysia Celebrate Assad’s Resignation with Rebel Flag, Unity, and Prayers

Syrians in Malaysia marked a historic moment as they celebrated the end of the Assad family’s decades-long rule. President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation, confirmed by ally Russia, and the peaceful transfer of power signaled a new chapter for Syria. A video circulating on social media platform X captured Syrians gathering outside the Syrian Embassy in Kuala […]

Bashar al-Assad Finds Asylum in Moscow as Damascus Falls to Rebels

Syria’s ousted leader, Bashar al-Assad, has fled to Moscow with his family, where the Kremlin has confirmed he will be granted asylum. This development has left the Middle East on edge as it witnesses a dramatic shift in power. On Sunday, Islamist rebels launched a swift offensive that culminated in the capture of Damascus, forcing […]