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President Xi Jinping expressed willingness to work with President-elect Donald Trump to resolve trade disputes, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation over confrontation. Xi reiterated his commitment to opening up the China market for foreign companies, including American businesses, and warned against the dangers of tariff wars and trade conflicts. The public messages from Beijing suggest a sense of anxiety and potential lack of communication channels with the new Trump administration, prompting Chinese authorities...

Bayan al-Hinnawi, a former prisoner in Bashar al-Assad's Syria, celebrated the president's fall in Sweida's main square, a dream come true for the ex-inmate who was jailed for 17 years under the Assad regime. Hundreds of people gathered, waving pre-Assad flags and olive branches, symbolizing peace, while reflecting on lost family members and the torture endured in detention centers. Sweida's Druze community, historically marginalized, expressed hope for a better future, with residents seeking closure for...

Exuberant Syrians celebrate the end of President Bashar Assad's authoritarian rule with Friday prayers across Damascus and other major cities after insurgents seized control. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for an "inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government while meeting with allies in Iraq, Jordan, and Turkey. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the main insurgent force, aims to establish security and reassure the public after seizing power, as international recognition and concerns about extremist rule in Syria...

Syrians celebrate the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime by dancing and gathering outside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani calls for peaceful celebrations, urging people to come together to rebuild the country. The crowded mosque courtyard marks a festive atmosphere as people wave the new Syrian flag. This is the first Friday prayers since Assad's overthrow, symbolizing a new era for the historic mosque after years of government suppression. Full...

Prince Andrew has stated that he cut off all contact with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after receiving advice from the government. The alleged spy, known as H6, had formed a close relationship with the duke and was believed to be seeking influence over him. The UK's national security court upheld a ban on H6 from the country, citing concerns about his ties to the Chinese Communist Party and potential political interference....

Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine's power grid for the third consecutive winter, firing 90 missiles and 200 drones at plants in Western Ukraine. The DTEK energy company reported equipment damage and power outages in the affected regions. Concerns of further attacks using new ballistic missiles persist, as Russian forces make incremental gains near Donetsk. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian attacks in Kurakhove, showcasing their resilience against ongoing aggression. Full Article