US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, marking his first European visit since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Amidst international scrutiny over human rights and recent sectarian violence, which left over 1,700 dead, Macron aims to support the new Syrian authorities while demanding accountability for extremist activities linked to Sharaa’s past with Al-Qaeda. The meeting has drawn criticism from the French far right, highlighting concerns over Sharaa's connections to jihadist...

An alligator attacked and killed a woman in a small boat near Lake Kissimmee, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred as the woman, who was reportedly in a canoe or kayak with another person, fell into the water, and her body was later recovered nearby. Authorities, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Polk County sheriff's deputies, are investigating the attack, and an alligator trapper has been dispatched to the scene to...

India has initiated ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeting alleged terrorist training sites in Pakistan, which has retaliated by claiming to have downed Indian jets and causing significant casualties on both sides. Global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, have expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for restraint, while other nations like France and Japan have urged dialogue to prevent further conflict. Israel's ambassador to India affirmed India's right to self-defense...

White smoke signals the election of a new pope, drawing global attention as news outlets await the announcement from the Vatican chimney. The conclave, a secretive gathering of cardinals, commences 15 to 20 days after the pope's death, and they vote until a two-thirds majority is achieved. Following the appearance of white smoke, the senior cardinal announces "Habemus Papam" from St. Peter's Basilica balcony, introducing the new pope, who may choose a different papal name....

Salt Lake City adopted three new city flags to honor LGBTQ rights, trans rights, and Juneteenth in response to a new Utah law that bans flying such flags at public buildings. Presented by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the flags aim to symbolize inclusion and acceptance in a conservative state, where the law imposes fines for unsanctioned flag displays. Although the law is intended to promote political neutrality, Governor Spencer Cox expressed concerns about its broad restrictions,...

A significant police operation in East Auckland monitored gang members during a memorial drive, resulting in multiple arrests and heightened tensions. Objects were thrown at police at Botany Junction, leading to three arrests and the seizure of three motorbikes. Authorities are continuing their investigation and anticipate further arrests related to driving offenses and aggressive behavior, as expressed by Counties Manukau Police Inspector Adam Pyne, who voiced disappointment over the gang members' conduct during the event....