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ISIS Detention Camps Pose a Dangerous Problem for Syria’s Leaders
ByAlissa J. Rubin and Daniel Berehulak December 10, 2025

The government faces a dilemma over what to do with civil-war-era prisons and detention camps that hold thousands of ISIS fighters and tens of thousands of their family members.

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Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 10, 2025

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.

Read More Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt
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Israeli Ban on Media Entering Gaza Remains, as Legal Challenge Is Delayed
ByAaron Boxerman December 9, 2025

Israel’s top court gave the government further reprieve on a long-stalled petition seeking free access to Gaza. Critics say barring journalists denies the world a full picture of conditions there.

Read More Israeli Ban on Media Entering Gaza Remains, as Legal Challenge Is Delayed
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Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Reham Mourshed and David Guttenfelder December 8, 2025

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.

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A Weakened Hamas Still Dominates Gaza, Building Day by Day
ByAdam Rasgon December 8, 2025

A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said.

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Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You’re Rich Enough
ByVivian Nereim December 6, 2025

The conservative Islamic kingdom’s approach to social policy change is often silence and ambiguity. Legalizing alcohol has been no different.

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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
ByAlex Marshall December 4, 2025

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.

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Yasser Abu Shabab, Militant Leader Backed by Israel, Is Killed in Gaza, Official Says
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer December 4, 2025

Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin man in his 30s, was at the center of an Israeli project in Gaza to build up anti-Hamas militias.

Read More Yasser Abu Shabab, Militant Leader Backed by Israel, Is Killed in Gaza, Official Says
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Hamas Returns Body of Last Thai Hostage in Gaza
ByJohn Yoon December 4, 2025

The militant group took more than 250 hostages from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, including 31 from Thailand. The remains of all but one other hostage, an Israeli, have been recovered.

Read More Hamas Returns Body of Last Thai Hostage in Gaza
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Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast
ByAbdi Latif Dahir December 2, 2025December 3, 2025

A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.

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