The fall of Syria's dictatorship ripples out to one family in Toledo, Ohio

Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem is facing a funding drought and a scandal involving Indonesian agritech unicorn eFishery, which is being investigated for financial malpractices. The company, backed by investors like SoftBank Group and Temasek Holdings, is accused of inflating revenue by $600 million and hiding a $35.4 million loss. EFishery's board has appointed FTI Consulting as acting management amid discussions of liquidation or buyout by investors. Full Article

Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has formed the country's first full-fledged government since 2022, with a cabinet of 24 ministers evenly split between Christian and Muslim sects. The new government faces challenges such as rebuilding the southern region after the Israel-Hezbollah war, addressing the ongoing economic crisis, and improving ties with Gulf nations. Despite not being endorsed by Hezbollah, Salam aims to reform the judiciary and economy to bring stability to Lebanon. Full Article

A Colorado resident captured the first snowfall of the season in Granby while humorously asking, "Are we hot tubbing?" HomeToGo's Ski Season Report highlighted affordable ski resorts like Gore Mountain in New York, Mount Baker in Washington, and Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana, offering budget-friendly options for winter getaways. To save money, travelers can be flexible with dates, book holiday tickets and rentals in advance, and adjust amenities when booking vacation rentals. Full Article

Premier League champions Manchester City narrowly avoided a shock defeat in the FA Cup fourth round against third-tier Leyton Orient, with Kevin De Bruyne coming off the bench to secure a 2-1 win. Orient initially took the lead with a stunning goal from Jamie Donley, but City fought back with a goal from Abdukodir Khusanov before De Bruyne scored the winner in the 79th minute. Despite a late chance for Orient, City held on to...

Hamas released three more Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of an exchange for Palestinian prisoners, marking the fifth release in a series of exchanges under a 42-day cease-fire deal. The hostages included Ohad Ben Ami, whose family had been vocal advocates for his release; Or Levy, whose wife died during the attack that led to his capture; and Eli Sharabi, who lost his wife and brother in the same incident. The hostages were released...

In an important regional election in India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won over 40 seats, forming the government and defeating the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party. The A.A.P., which has governed Delhi for the past decade, faced challenges including leadership jailing and corruption accusations, while the B.J.P. focused on delivering basic services and challenging the A.A.P.’s anticorruption image. The election highlighted the cutthroat nature of Indian politics and the ongoing struggle to...