Conflict
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion
An explosion has sunk a Russian cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday night, Russian authorities said, leaving two crew members missing.
Russian social media video appears to show Australian man captured in Ukraine
Officials are launching an urgent investigation after video emerged on social media of a Melbourne man who appears to have been captured by Russian forces.
Tel Aviv hit by missile fired from Yemen
The strike is a rare instance of a failed interception over the city.
Myanmar rebels take control of major military facility
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement.
Conflict continues in the Middle East
It's been another year of conflict in the Middle East, Al Jazeera Senior International Correspondent Resul Serdar Atash explains what's happened. Audio
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Yemen
Israel's "long hand" will reach the leaders of Yemen's Houthi movement, Defence Minister Israel Katz has vowed, after unleashing airstrikes on several areas of the Arab country overnight.
Don't underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
About 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the centre of Europe's biggest conflict since World War II.
NSW Premier condemns Islamophobic graffiti
The premier of New South Wales has condemned Islamophobic graffiti that has sprung up in western Sydney.
From Vogue magazine to exile - What's next for Bashar al-Assad's wife?
Asma al-Assad was once seen as Syria's Princess Diana. Now, she will likely live out her days exiled in Russia. Audio
Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight
As his reign collapsed, Bashar al-Assad confided in almost no one about his plans to flee Syria. Instead, officials and even relatives were kept in the dark.
Syrian rebels set fire to Assad's father's tomb
AFP footage showed parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed.
Syria's interim Prime Minister vows to rebuild country
Syria's interim prime minister has vowed to rebuild the country but acknowledges the uphill battle ahead. AP correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Interim prime minister appointed in Syria
There are signs daily life is gradually returning to normal in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spoke to… Audio
Israel has 'destroyed the most important military sites in Syria': war monitor
Near the port city of Latakia, Israel targeted an air defence facility and damaged Syrian naval ships as well as military warehouses.
Israel says it will destroy Syria's heavy strategic weaponry
It is hoping to head off any threat that could emerge in the fallout of president Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
Syrian rebel leader's victory speech holds message for Iran - and Trump, Israel
Analysis: Abu Mohammad al-Jolani's mosque speech was about arrival and survival. It's his actions, though, that will secure the latter.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
What the fall of Syria's regime means for the world
Analysis: What to expect amid the swirling currents of proxy powers after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. Audio
Who is Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader?
Assad is known for a brutal rule over Syria, which has been devastated by a civil war since 2011.
Celebrations in Syria as president reportedly ousted
President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus as rebels entered the Syrian capital.
