Turkish-backed militias, operating under the Syrian National Army (SNA), have advanced into northern Syria, displacing tens of thousands of Kurdish civilians. The SNA captured Manbij, a Kurdish-controlled city, on Tuesday. This followed last week’s seizure of Shahba, where Kurdish officials reported over 120,000 people were forced to flee. The SNA’s offensive is part of “Operation Dawn of Freedom,” aimed at removing Kurdish forces from northern Syria.
Planned Parenthood’s New Jersey affiliate, in coordination with Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D), is targeting crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) by disseminating misleading information and leveraging state power to undermine these pro-life charities.
Hamas, the Sunni jihadist group ruling Gaza, applauded the overthrow of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda-linked terrorist organization. In a statement Monday, Hamas hailed the "aspirations for freedom and justice" of the Syrian people and urged national unity. HTS’s November campaign rapidly toppled Assad’s forces, leading to his flight to Moscow over the weekend.
Israel is conducting its most extensive air campaign in decades, targeting remnants of the Syrian military following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad's regime. According to Army Radio, these attacks represent the largest military actions against Syria since the Six-Day War in 1967. Israeli Air Force (IAF) strikes are aimed at completely dismantling Syria's military infrastructure to prevent it from threatening Israel or being seized by rebel forces.
A new monument dedicated to the families of Pennsylvania’s fallen service members will soon grace the Capitol complex grounds in Harrisburg. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, authorized by Act 145 of 2024 and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro last month, will honor the profound sacrifices made by these families.
The Biden administration has announced yet another significant aid package for Ukraine, totaling $988 million, as part of its ongoing support against Russian aggression.
Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of its crown prince, has attempted to portray itself as a progressive force on the global stage by committing to fight violence against women and heading a UN commission.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has issued a decisive ruling against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a significant case brought by the Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency (PHMPT).
Former President Barack Obama suggested that Republicans rig elections by warning that "one side tries to stack the deck and lock in a permanent grip on power."
A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app by January 19 or be banned in the United States.
