The collapse of the Syrian government raises new hope: Austin Tice, an American journalist who disappeared in 2012 while covering the civil war in Syria, will be found. President Biden said Sunday he believed Tice was alive, but admitted there was no direct evidence. Tice’s parents spoke to “CBS Mornings” about their renewed hope.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Rebel Takeover of Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden calls the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria a “historic moment of opportunity.” His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, spoke with “CBS Mornings” about this weekend’s developments. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
What you need to know about the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow after rebels toppled his regime and took control of the Syrian government over the weekend. CBS News Homeland Security contributor Samantha Vinograd examines the situation. Be the first … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Syria, in Islamabad on December 9, 2024. — PID The government is considering the evacuation of Pakistanis via neighboring countries. PM orders Pak embassy to establish information desk and helpline. “CMU must remain operational in Syria and neighboring countries.” Citing the … Read more
People on bicycles pass a tank belonging to the Syrian army, after Syrian rebels announced they had toppled Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024. — Reuters Nearly 250 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Syria. FO says it is “monitoring the situation closely”. “Pakistan embassy in Syria was open to support”. Following recent clashes and … Read more
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that developments in Syria that saw President Bashar Assad resign and flee the country after insurgents taken control of Damascus are a blow to its allies, Iran. and Russia. He said the US government – which has some 900 … Read more
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency overthrew Syrian President Bashar Assad, has spent years reshaping its public image, renouncing its long-standing ties to al-Qaeda and presenting itself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. In recent days, the insurgents even abandoned his nom de guerre and began calling him by his real … Read more
Two guards stand outside the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad, Pakistan. -AFP The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks Pakistanis in Syria to contact the CMU. The ministry provides contact details for facilitation purposes. Rebels claim control of Syrian capital as Assad flees. ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has activated its Crisis Management Unit … Read more
Rebel fighters board a vehicle, after HTS-led rebels sought to capitalize on their rapid takeover of Aleppo in the north and Hama in west-central Syria by heading towards Homs , in Hama, Syria, December 6, 2024. — Reuters FO advises Pakistanis to avoid traveling to Syria until the situation improves. Those currently in Syria are … Read more