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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 152990" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_civil_war" target="_blank">Syrian civil war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwestern_Syria_offensive_%282024%29" target="_blank">Northwestern Syria offensive</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Homs_offensive" target="_blank">2024 Homs offensive</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">After taking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talbiseh" target="_blank">Talbiseh</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Rastan" target="_blank">Al-Rastan</a>, rebels capture several towns and villages in the northern countryside of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate" target="_blank">Homs Governorate</a>, reaching <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Dar_al-Kabirah" target="_blank">Al-Dar al-Kabirah</a> and approaching the outskirts of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs" target="_blank">Homs</a> city. <a href="https://www.syriahr.com/en/350716/" target="_blank">(SOHR)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rebels arrive at the entrance of the city of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs" target="_blank">Homs</a>. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%81%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%BA%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%B5/3416211" target="_blank">(Anadolu)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Air_Force" target="_blank">Russian</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Air_Force" target="_blank">Syrian</a> warplanes bombard rebel-held areas in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate" target="_blank">Homs Governorate</a>, killing at least 20 people. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwy8xzxe0w7t" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_offensive_%282024%29" target="_blank">Deir ez-Zor offensive</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Syrian Armed Forces</a> evacuate several positions in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_Governorate" target="_blank">Deir ez-Zor Governorate</a>, returning to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus" target="_blank">Damascus</a>. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurds_in_Syria" target="_blank">Kurdish</a>-led <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Democratic_Forces" target="_blank">Syrian Democratic Forces</a> (SDF) ocuppy those positions in the cities of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor" target="_blank">Deir ez-Zor</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Kamal" target="_blank">Al-Bukamal</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayadin" target="_blank">Al-Mayadin</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Quriyah" target="_blank">Al-Quriyah</a> along the west bank of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrates_River" target="_blank">Euphrates River</a>.<a href="https://www.syriahr.com/en/350718/" target="_blank">(SOHR)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">SDF forces take control of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor" target="_blank">Deir ez-Zor</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_Airport" target="_blank">its airport</a> following the withdrawal of pro-government forces. <a href="https://english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2024/12/syrian-regime-withdraws-forces-from-deir-ezzor/" target="_blank">(Enab Baladi)</a> <a href="https://www.syriahr.com/en/350727/" target="_blank">(SOHR)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iraqi militias withdraw from the Syrian side of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Qa%27im_border_crossing" target="_blank">Al-Qa'im border crossing</a> on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq%E2%80%93Syria_border" target="_blank">the border</a> with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq" target="_blank">Iraq</a>. <a href="https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-factions-withdraw-from-Syria-toward-Al-Qaim-as-SDF-seizes-Al-Bukamal-crossing" target="_blank">(Shafaq)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">In neighbouring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raqqa_Governorate" target="_blank">Raqqa</a>, the SDF deploy in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%27adan" target="_blank">Ma'adan</a> and inwards. <a href="https://en.muraselon.com/2024/12/kurdish-forces-enter-deir-ezzor-under-deal-with-syrian-army-video/" target="_blank">(Muraselon News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Syria_offensive_%282024%29" target="_blank">Southern Syria offensive</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Army" target="_blank">Syrian Army</a> soldiers from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Armoured_Division_%28Syria%29" target="_blank">8th Armoured Division</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa" target="_blank">Daraa</a> defect to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_opposition" target="_blank">Syrian opposition</a> as rebels launch attacks on pro-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Syria" target="_blank">government</a> checkpoints across the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa_Governorate" target="_blank">Daraa Governorate</a>, taking control of several towns, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkhil" target="_blank">Inkhil</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghabaghib" target="_blank">Ghabaghib</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Jiza%2C_Syria" target="_blank">al-Jiza</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasim" target="_blank">Jasim</a>. The rebels later claim near total control of the province. <a href="https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/clashes-intensify-in-syrias-southern-province-of-daraa-3695387" target="_blank">(Yeni Safak)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A rebel Southern Operations Room for fighters from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa_Governorate" target="_blank">Daraa</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwayda_Governorate" target="_blank">Suwayda</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quneitra_Governorate" target="_blank">Quneitra</a> governorates is announced. Shortly after, the mainly <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druze" target="_blank">Druze</a> city of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwayda" target="_blank">Suwayda</a> falls under rebel control. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/clashes-intensify-in-syrias-southern-province-of-daraa/3416138" target="_blank">(Anadolu)</a> <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/syria-civil-war-live-updates-syrian-state-media-denies-damascus-under-attack-rebels-advance-1996713" target="_blank">(Newsweek)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan" target="_blank">Jordan</a> closes <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan%E2%80%93Syria_border" target="_blank">the border</a> with Syria after rebel forces seize the main <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasib_Border_Crossing" target="_blank">Nasib Border Crossing</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-closes-border-crossing-into-syria-ministry-says-2024-12-06/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rebels from the Southern Operations Room take full control of the city of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa" target="_blank">Daraa</a> after agreeing to allow <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba%27ath_Party_%28Syrian-dominated_faction%29" target="_blank">Ba'ath Party</a> officials to leave the city with safe passage to Damascus. <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/syrian-rebels-take-over-southern-city-of-daraa-in-deal-with-army-rebel-sources/" target="_blank">(The Times of Israel)</a> <a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-regime-collapses-daraa-and-east-dozens-killed-gaza" target="_blank">(The New Arab)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra_offensive_%282024%29" target="_blank">Palmyra offensive (2024)</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Soldiers of the opposition faction <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Commando_Army" target="_blank">Revolutionary Commando Army</a> (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Free_Army" target="_blank">Syrian Free Army</a>) move northward and take control of Al-Sawana area after clashes with Government forces and Iranian militias, and continue their advance towards <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra_%28modern%29" target="_blank">Palmyra</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Sukhnah%2C_Syria" target="_blank">Al-Sukhnah</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate" target="_blank">Homs Governorate</a>. <a href="https://www.radioalkul.com/" target="_blank">(Radio Alkul)</a>.</li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia%E2%80%93Syria_relations" target="_blank">Russia–Syria relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a> tells its nationals to leave Syria on commercial flights while they still can amid rebel advances. <a href="https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/12/06/russia-tells-its-nationals-to-leave-syria" target="_blank">(Al Arabiya)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahrir_al-Sham" target="_blank">Tahrir al-Sham</a> leader <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Mohammad_al-Julani" target="_blank">Abu Mohammad al-Julani</a> says his forces won't end their military campaign until <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Syria" target="_blank">Syrian president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashar_al-Assad" target="_blank">Bashar al-Assad</a> is removed from power. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241206-syria-rebel-leader-says-goal-is-to-overthrow-assad" target="_blank">(France 24)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt" target="_blank">Egypt</a> and Jordan urge <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashar_al-Assad" target="_blank">Bashar al-Assad</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Assad_family" target="_blank">his family</a> to leave Syria, saying he can't stop the rebel offensive. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/syrian-rebels-advance-on-third-major-city-in-growing-threat-to-assad-bd21f39f" target="_blank">(The Wall Street Journal)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_front_of_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Southern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_civilians_in_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Russian</a> missile strike kills seven <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian" target="_blank">civilians</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaporizhzhia" target="_blank">Zaporizhzhia</a> and wounds four others, while a separate missile attack on an administrative building in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryvyi_Rih" target="_blank">Kryvyi Rih</a> kills two people and wounds 16 others. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-kills-two-wounds-13-ukraines-kryvyi-rih-2024-12-06/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war" target="_blank">Israel–Hamas war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamal_Adwan_Hospital_sieges" target="_blank">Kamal Adwan Hospital sieges</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Israeli drone strikes on the northern and western sides of the Kamal Adwan Hospital killed at least 29 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians" target="_blank">Palestinians</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/12/6/live-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-continues-to-target-southern-lebanon" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, killing four doctors. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/06/middleeast/kamal-adwan-gaza-israel-hospital-raid-intl/index.html" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
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</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EU%E2%80%93Mercosur_Association_Agreement" target="_blank">EU–Mercosur Association Agreement</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union" target="_blank">European Union</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercosur" target="_blank">Mercosur</a> trade bloc finalise in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montevideo" target="_blank">Montevideo</a> a free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241206-%F0%9F%94%B4-european-union-and-mercosur-trade-bloc-finalise-contentious-free-trade-agreement" target="_blank">(France 24)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus%E2%80%93Russia_relations" target="_blank">Belarus–Russia relations</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_risk_during_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Russia" target="_blank">Russian President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin" target="_blank">Vladimir Putin</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Belarus" target="_blank">Belarusian President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko" target="_blank">Alexander Lukashenko</a> sign an agreement offering security guarantees to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus" target="_blank">Belarus</a> including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_safety_and_security" target="_blank">nuclear security</a> and the possible use of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction" target="_blank">Russian nuclear weapons</a> to repel aggressions. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-belarus-security-agreement-nuclear-doctrine-c07ef5d341f93be6934ac14a77b58f8b" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisemitism_in_Australia" target="_blank">Antisemitism in Australia</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two people are injured when a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue" target="_blank">synagogue</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne" target="_blank">Melbourne</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_%28state%29" target="_blank">Victoria</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia" target="_blank">Australia</a>, is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arson" target="_blank">set on fire</a> by two unidentified attackers while some worshippers were inside. <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/australia-police-suspect-arson-attack-at-synagogue/a-70979260" target="_blank">(DW)</a> <a href="https://www.australianjewishnews.com/adass-shul-blaze-suspicious/" target="_blank">(The Australian Jewish News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restrictions_on_TikTok_in_the_United_States" target="_blank">Restrictions on TikTok in the United States</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_court_of_appeals" target="_blank">United States court of appeals</a> upholds the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protecting_Americans_from_Foreign_Adversary_Controlled_Applications_Act" target="_blank">Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act</a>, which requires <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China" target="_blank">China</a>-based company <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ByteDance" target="_blank">ByteDance</a> to sell <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok" target="_blank">TikTok</a> by January 19, 2025, or face an effective ban in the United States. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/06/tiktok-divestment-law-upheld-by-federal-appeals-court.html" target="_blank">(CNBC)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Romanian_presidential_election" target="_blank">2024 Romanian presidential election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_Court_of_Romania" target="_blank">Constitutional Court of Romania</a> annuls the first round results of the presidential election vote two days before the second round of the election. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/06/romania-election-president-georgescu-court/d43bd9e2-b3d4-11ef-9d23-e5faa22ad216_story.html" target="_blank">(Washington Post)</a></li>
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</ul><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2024_December_6" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 152990, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_civil_war']Syrian civil war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwestern_Syria_offensive_%282024%29']Northwestern Syria offensive[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Homs_offensive']2024 Homs offensive[/URL] [LIST] [*]After taking [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talbiseh']Talbiseh[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Rastan']Al-Rastan[/URL], rebels capture several towns and villages in the northern countryside of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate']Homs Governorate[/URL], reaching [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Dar_al-Kabirah']Al-Dar al-Kabirah[/URL] and approaching the outskirts of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs']Homs[/URL] city. [URL='https://www.syriahr.com/en/350716/'](SOHR)[/URL] [*]Rebels arrive at the entrance of the city of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs']Homs[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%81%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%BA%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%B5/3416211'](Anadolu)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Air_Force']Russian[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Air_Force']Syrian[/URL] warplanes bombard rebel-held areas in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate']Homs Governorate[/URL], killing at least 20 people. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwy8xzxe0w7t'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_offensive_%282024%29']Deir ez-Zor offensive[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Armed_Forces']Syrian Armed Forces[/URL] evacuate several positions in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_Governorate']Deir ez-Zor Governorate[/URL], returning to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus']Damascus[/URL]. The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurds_in_Syria']Kurdish[/URL]-led [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Democratic_Forces']Syrian Democratic Forces[/URL] (SDF) ocuppy those positions in the cities of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor']Deir ez-Zor[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Kamal']Al-Bukamal[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayadin']Al-Mayadin[/URL], and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Quriyah']Al-Quriyah[/URL] along the west bank of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrates_River']Euphrates River[/URL].[URL='https://www.syriahr.com/en/350718/'](SOHR)[/URL] [*]SDF forces take control of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor']Deir ez-Zor[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_ez-Zor_Airport']its airport[/URL] following the withdrawal of pro-government forces. [URL='https://english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2024/12/syrian-regime-withdraws-forces-from-deir-ezzor/'](Enab Baladi)[/URL] [URL='https://www.syriahr.com/en/350727/'](SOHR)[/URL] [*]Iraqi militias withdraw from the Syrian side of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Qa%27im_border_crossing']Al-Qa'im border crossing[/URL] on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq%E2%80%93Syria_border']the border[/URL] with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq']Iraq[/URL]. [URL='https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-factions-withdraw-from-Syria-toward-Al-Qaim-as-SDF-seizes-Al-Bukamal-crossing'](Shafaq)[/URL] [*]In neighbouring [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raqqa_Governorate']Raqqa[/URL], the SDF deploy in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%27adan']Ma'adan[/URL] and inwards. [URL='https://en.muraselon.com/2024/12/kurdish-forces-enter-deir-ezzor-under-deal-with-syrian-army-video/'](Muraselon News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Syria_offensive_%282024%29']Southern Syria offensive[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Army']Syrian Army[/URL] soldiers from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Armoured_Division_%28Syria%29']8th Armoured Division[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa']Daraa[/URL] defect to the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_opposition']Syrian opposition[/URL] as rebels launch attacks on pro-[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Syria']government[/URL] checkpoints across the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa_Governorate']Daraa Governorate[/URL], taking control of several towns, including [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkhil']Inkhil[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghabaghib']Ghabaghib[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Jiza%2C_Syria']al-Jiza[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasim']Jasim[/URL]. The rebels later claim near total control of the province. [URL='https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/clashes-intensify-in-syrias-southern-province-of-daraa-3695387'](Yeni Safak)[/URL] [*]A rebel Southern Operations Room for fighters from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa_Governorate']Daraa[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwayda_Governorate']Suwayda[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quneitra_Governorate']Quneitra[/URL] governorates is announced. Shortly after, the mainly [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druze']Druze[/URL] city of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwayda']Suwayda[/URL] falls under rebel control. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/clashes-intensify-in-syrias-southern-province-of-daraa/3416138'](Anadolu)[/URL] [URL='https://www.newsweek.com/syria-civil-war-live-updates-syrian-state-media-denies-damascus-under-attack-rebels-advance-1996713']([I]Newsweek[/I])[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan']Jordan[/URL] closes [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan%E2%80%93Syria_border']the border[/URL] with Syria after rebel forces seize the main [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasib_Border_Crossing']Nasib Border Crossing[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-closes-border-crossing-into-syria-ministry-says-2024-12-06/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*]Rebels from the Southern Operations Room take full control of the city of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraa']Daraa[/URL] after agreeing to allow [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba%27ath_Party_%28Syrian-dominated_faction%29']Ba'ath Party[/URL] officials to leave the city with safe passage to Damascus. [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/syrian-rebels-take-over-southern-city-of-daraa-in-deal-with-army-rebel-sources/']([I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-regime-collapses-daraa-and-east-dozens-killed-gaza'](The New Arab)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra_offensive_%282024%29']Palmyra offensive (2024)[/URL] [LIST] [*]Soldiers of the opposition faction [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Commando_Army']Revolutionary Commando Army[/URL] ([URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Free_Army']Syrian Free Army[/URL]) move northward and take control of Al-Sawana area after clashes with Government forces and Iranian militias, and continue their advance towards [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra_%28modern%29']Palmyra[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Sukhnah%2C_Syria']Al-Sukhnah[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homs_Governorate']Homs Governorate[/URL]. [URL='https://www.radioalkul.com/'](Radio Alkul)[/URL]. [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia%E2%80%93Syria_relations']Russia–Syria relations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL] tells its nationals to leave Syria on commercial flights while they still can amid rebel advances. [URL='https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/12/06/russia-tells-its-nationals-to-leave-syria'](Al Arabiya)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahrir_al-Sham']Tahrir al-Sham[/URL] leader [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Mohammad_al-Julani']Abu Mohammad al-Julani[/URL] says his forces won't end their military campaign until [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Syria']Syrian president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashar_al-Assad']Bashar al-Assad[/URL] is removed from power. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241206-syria-rebel-leader-says-goal-is-to-overthrow-assad'](France 24)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt']Egypt[/URL] and Jordan urge [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashar_al-Assad']Bashar al-Assad[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Assad_family']his family[/URL] to leave Syria, saying he can't stop the rebel offensive. [URL='https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/syrian-rebels-advance-on-third-major-city-in-growing-threat-to-assad-bd21f39f']([I]The Wall Street Journal[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_front_of_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Southern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_civilians_in_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces']Russian[/URL] missile strike kills seven [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian']civilians[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaporizhzhia']Zaporizhzhia[/URL] and wounds four others, while a separate missile attack on an administrative building in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryvyi_Rih']Kryvyi Rih[/URL] kills two people and wounds 16 others. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-kills-two-wounds-13-ukraines-kryvyi-rih-2024-12-06/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war']Israel–Hamas war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamal_Adwan_Hospital_sieges']Kamal Adwan Hospital sieges[/URL] [LIST] [*]Israeli drone strikes on the northern and western sides of the Kamal Adwan Hospital killed at least 29 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians']Palestinians[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/12/6/live-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-continues-to-target-southern-lebanon'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [*]Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, killing four doctors. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/06/middleeast/kamal-adwan-gaza-israel-hospital-raid-intl/index.html'](CNN)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EU%E2%80%93Mercosur_Association_Agreement']EU–Mercosur Association Agreement[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union']European Union[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercosur']Mercosur[/URL] trade bloc finalise in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montevideo']Montevideo[/URL] a free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241206-%F0%9F%94%B4-european-union-and-mercosur-trade-bloc-finalise-contentious-free-trade-agreement'](France 24)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus%E2%80%93Russia_relations']Belarus–Russia relations[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_risk_during_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Russia']Russian President[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin']Vladimir Putin[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Belarus']Belarusian President[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko']Alexander Lukashenko[/URL] sign an agreement offering security guarantees to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus']Belarus[/URL] including [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_safety_and_security']nuclear security[/URL] and the possible use of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction']Russian nuclear weapons[/URL] to repel aggressions. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/russia-belarus-security-agreement-nuclear-doctrine-c07ef5d341f93be6934ac14a77b58f8b'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisemitism_in_Australia']Antisemitism in Australia[/URL] [LIST] [*]Two people are injured when a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue']synagogue[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne']Melbourne[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_%28state%29']Victoria[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia']Australia[/URL], is [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arson']set on fire[/URL] by two unidentified attackers while some worshippers were inside. [URL='https://www.dw.com/en/australia-police-suspect-arson-attack-at-synagogue/a-70979260'](DW)[/URL] [URL='https://www.australianjewishnews.com/adass-shul-blaze-suspicious/']([I]The Australian Jewish News[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restrictions_on_TikTok_in_the_United_States']Restrictions on TikTok in the United States[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_court_of_appeals']United States court of appeals[/URL] upholds the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protecting_Americans_from_Foreign_Adversary_Controlled_Applications_Act']Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act[/URL], which requires [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China']China[/URL]-based company [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ByteDance']ByteDance[/URL] to sell [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok']TikTok[/URL] by January 19, 2025, or face an effective ban in the United States. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/06/tiktok-divestment-law-upheld-by-federal-appeals-court.html'](CNBC)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Romanian_presidential_election']2024 Romanian presidential election[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_Court_of_Romania']Constitutional Court of Romania[/URL] annuls the first round results of the presidential election vote two days before the second round of the election. [URL='https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/06/romania-election-president-georgescu-court/d43bd9e2-b3d4-11ef-9d23-e5faa22ad216_story.html']([I]Washington Post[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2024_December_6"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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