'They financed themselves with drug money': Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state

A year of missile & air strikes & key events that shaped the future of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

The Iran-Israel conflict in 2024 saw escalating tensions and major developments. From Iran’s missile attacks on Israel to Israel’s targeted strikes on key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, the year marked a critical period in the Middle East. Major events included the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria, Israel preparing for military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and Hezbollah’s diminished influence. As regional powers jostled for dominance, the political and military dynamics in the region continued to shift, raising the stakes in the long-standing Iran-Israel rivalry. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastTensions #2024Conflict #IranMissileAttacks #IsraeliAirstrikes #HezbollahLeaderKilled #SyriaCollapse #NuclearThreats #PowerStruggles #MiddleEastSecurity #Oneindia #OneindiaNews #YearEnder2024 #YearEnd2024 #2024 #YearEnd Also Read Israel Closer Than Ever To Hostage Deal With Hamas, Says Defence Minister :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closer-than-ever-to-hostage-deal-with-hamas-says-defence-minister-4017941.html?ref=DMDesc Israel and Hamas Negotiators Report Progress Towards Ceasefire Agreement After Months of Deadlock :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-hamas-ceasefire-negotiations-update-011-4017831.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Closes Embassy In Ireland, Blames Country For 'Extreme Anti-Israel Policies' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closes-embassy-in-ireland-blames-country-for-extreme-anti-israel-policies-4016843.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.194~HT.336~GR.344~

From invisible handshakes to teleprompter tangles, Biden’s most talked-about slip-ups of the year|

A light-hearted recap of President Joe Biden's top gaffes of 2024 – from geography mix-ups to viral bloopers! #BidenGaffes #Top5Moments #Politics2024 #TeleprompterFails #ViralMoments #BidenHumor #BidenSlipUps #Trending2024 #JoeBiden #FunnyPolitics #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Russia Calls For Emergency UNSC Meeting Amid Syria Crisis After Assad’s Ousting :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-calls-for-emergency-unsc-meeting-amid-syria-crisis-after-assad-s-ousting-4010161.html?ref=DMDesc Joe Biden Pardons Son, Says Charges Politically Motivated: 'Hunter Selectively, Unfairly, Prosecuted' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-says-charges-politically-motivated-my-son-selectively-unfairly-pro-4003699.html?ref=DMDesc China's Xi Jinping Signals Readiness to Collaborate with Incoming US Administration in Final Meeting with Biden :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/china-ready-to-work-with-new-us-administration-xi-biden-meeting-011-3989565.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.103~HT.336~

A Muslim Messiah for Jews? HTS Leader Jolani’s Shocking Call for Syrian Unity, Lifting Sanctions

In a startling turn of events, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has made a surprising appeal for Syrian unity and the lifting of international sanctions. His remarks, made during recent discussions, have sparked intrigue by emphasizing inclusivity and justice for all religious and ethnic groups in Syria, including the Druze community. Jolani, who has led a significant rebellion against the Assad regime, announced plans to disband rebel factions and integrate fighters into a new defense ministry, aiming to establish a centralized, lawful military structure. #Jolani #HTS #SyrianUnity #MiddleEastPeace #MuslimMessiah #SyriaReconstruction #LiftSanctions #SyrianFuture #InclusiveSyria #SyrianJustice #MiddleEastPolitics #DruzeCommunity #UKRelations #SyriaReform #GlobalPolitics Also Read Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc America's Closest Ally in Syria Confronts New Challenges as Sunni Arab Rebels Gain Ground :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americas-closest-ally-in-syria-faces-challenges-011-4013049.html?ref=DMDesc Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.125~

Donald Trump's Take on Assad's Overthrow from Syria – Shocking Remarks Before Reentering White House

In a bombshell statement, President-elect Donald Trump criticized the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, calling it an "unfriendly takeover" by Turkiye. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump expressed strong views on the Syrian conflict, highlighting Turkiye's role in backing opposition forces against Assad's regime. These comments offer a glimpse into Trump's foreign policy stance as he prepares to re-enter the White House in January. Tune in to hear Trump's controversial take on Syria, Turkiye's involvement, and what this means for global relations moving forward. #Trump #Syria #Turkiye #Assad #ForeignPolicy #MarALago #TrumpPressConference #DonaldTrump #SyriaConflict #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #MiddleEast #BasharAlAssad #Trump2024 #PoliticalNews #GlobalRelations #USPolitics #TrumpStatements #TurkishInfluence #Diplomacy Also Read Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc Shri Krishna Fame Nitish Bharadwaj's Estranged Wife, IAS Smita Responds To Mental Harassment Accusations :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/shri-krishna-fame-nitish-bharadwajs-estranged-wife-ias-smita-responds-to-mental-harassment-accusat-3755439.html?ref=DMDesc Google Agrees to Pay Canadian Publishers $100 Million Annually :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/google-agrees-to-pay-canadian-publishers-100-million-annually-gen-3693449.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.102~

Why Turkey is a key player in Syria

Brussels wants to use Ankara's influence to guarantee unity in Syria, as well as to avoid a new confrontation in the northern part of the country.

Erdoğan pushes for EU-Turkey upgrade after meeting von der Leyen to discuss Syria

During her meeting with President Erdoğan, Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, which can be adapted "as things evolve on the ground."