Today
Rebels vow reforms in race to stabilise Syria
The government is trying to get the state functioning again, while Russia frets over its bases, and Israel and Turkey look to increase their leverage.
- Hans van Leeuwen
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- Syrian conflict
New day dawns for Syria after Assad flees to Moscow
The swift and surprise toppling of President Bashar al-Assad is sending shockwaves through the Middle East and the world – especially in Moscow and Tehran.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
Yesterday
- Analysis
- Syrian conflict
Middle East braces for fresh chaos after Assad’s fall
Euphoria has swept the streets of Damascus after Bashar al-Assad’s brutal reign suddenly ended. But what comes next?
- James Curran
This Month
Alone against a renewed insurgency, Assad faces the end without allies
It seemed Syria’s president was almost out of the woods. But then a sudden rebel offensive caught everyone off guard.
- Zeina Karam and Sarah El Deeb
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- Bashar al-Assad
Assad flees as Syrian capital falls to rebels
The president flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination as rebels say they have entered the capital with no sign of army deployments.
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- Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Labor lacking business nous
Readers’ letters on Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the state of the economy, Labor’s stance on Israel, the Melbourne arson attack and payroll tax.
Australia breaks EV sales record
More than 100,000 electric vehicles have been sold in Australia this year; Israel reprimands Australian ambassador over visa refusal. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening
Donald Trump announces first foreign trip since winning the election; Elon Musk loses bid to restore record $86b pay package. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
- Analysis
- Trump's White House
How Trump can earn a place in history that he did not expect
There is enormous opportunity and appetite for a game-changing deal in the Middle East – and we know the president-elect loves a deal.
- Thomas L. Friedman
- Opinion
- Opinion
Syria’s Assad can’t rely on ally Putin this time
The president is in serious trouble again. But this time, Moscow is bogged down in Ukraine, while Iran is grappling with a relentless Israeli campaign.
- Hassan Hassan
Syrian rebels seize Aleppo city in lightning raid
The rapid advance on the nation’s second city came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation of the civil war in years.
- Muhammad Haj Kadour and Raja Abdulrahim
November
The full list of bills to be passed tonight
The Senate has begun voting on a series of bills being rushed through in the final hours of parliamentary sittings for 2024. Follow live updates.
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- Timothy Moore and Lucy Slade
Netanyahu eyes ‘total victory’ after ceasefire deal
After successfully crippling Hezbollah, Israel’s prime minister finally agreed a ceasefire in Lebanon and will now turn his full attention back to Gaza.
- Neri Zilber and James Shotter
I’m from Iran and this is why boycotting Israel won’t work
Writers the world over have backed a call for a cultural boycott of Israel, similar to that imposed on South Africa during the apartheid era. What good will that serve?
- Arash Azizi
AEMO secures enough supplies to prevent NSW blackout
The Australian Energy Market Operator has secured “secured extra supplies”; Fatima Payman says Pauline Hanson is a “disgrace to the human race”. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
- Analysis
- Analysis
Decimated Hezbollah already regrouping after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation.
- Andrew England
- Opinion
- Opinion
Netanyahu arrest warrant is a dangerous problem for the West
Donald Trump is likely to try to destroy the International Criminal Court over the pursuit for Israel’s leaders, but this is not in anybody’s interests.
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- Gideon Rachman
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- Lebanon
Israel-Hezbollah peace deal draws closer
The Israeli cabinet will meet to decide on a US-proposed 60-day truce, which is expected to be approved.
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- Maayan Lubell and Laila Bassam
US ambassador says Israel close to ceasefire with Hezbollah
After the sides rained rockets on each other over the weekend, the Israeli prime minister considers a proposal to quieten fire.
- Dan Williams
Australia will comply with international law on Netanyahu arrest
Penny Wong has given her strongest signal that Australia would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu; man charged over Sydney anti-Israel vandalism. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade