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US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead
Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk.
Human remains found near Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus
Syria’s White Helmets made a grim discovery in Damascus, uncovering 21 bodies and other remains
‘My first time shopping Damascus,’ Sarah in Syria
For Sarah Kassim and many other Syrians, the fall of the Assad regime means they can visit the capital.
An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza
The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it.
Are Russian and Ukrainian tactics being shaped by return of Donald Trump?
Russian general assassinated in Moscow in sophisticated Ukrainian operation.
Turkish FM on post-Assad Syria: Strategy vs reality
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses Ankara’s role, influence and challenges in fractured, post-Assad Syria.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s challenge to looming ban
The top US court will hear arguments on January 10 on whether the law that would ban the platform violates free speech.
Real Madrid beat Pachuca to claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar
Europe's most successful club overcome Mexico's Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFA's new look global club crown.
UK decries ‘gangster threat’ after Russia’s Medvedev warns journalists
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's Security Council, appeared to threaten senior staff at The Times newspaper.
Marble tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments auctioned for $5m
The tablet sold by Sotheby's is the oldest known inscription in stone of the ancient text in Paleo-Hebrew script.