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After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large
By December 22, 2025December 24, 2025

A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.

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For the First Time, a Former Refugee Will Lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Nick Cumming-Bruce December 18, 2025

Barham Salih, who fought against Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and later served as president, was chosen to lead the U.N. High Commission for Refugees.

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Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Amid sky-high inflation, water and energy cuts and prospects for a deal with the U. S. dimming, President Masoud Pezeshkian has apparently thrown up his hands.

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Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt
ByEphrat Livni and Johnatan Reiss December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.

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For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair and Fatima AbdulKarim December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.

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Jerusalem Authorities Raid UNRWA Compound and Raise Israeli Flag
ByEphrat Livni December 8, 2025

Municipal officials say the action was about unpaid taxes. The U.N. relief agency for Palestinians says it is exempt from taxes and should be immune from such a raid, calling it illegal.

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U.S. Deports Second Planeload of Iranians, Officials Say
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 8, 2025

The plane, carrying about 50 Iranians and other deportees, took off from Arizona on Sunday, under a deal the Trump administration reached with Iran two months ago.

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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.

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U.N. Security Council to Visit Syria and Lebanon at ‘Crucial’ Time for the Countries
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 2, 2025

The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.

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U.N. Security Council to Visit Syria and Lebanon at ‘Crucial’ Time for the Countries
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 2, 2025

The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.

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