Syrian government forces have seized control of a base in eastern Syria previously operated by U.S. troops in the fight against the Islamic State group, the defense ministry announced on Thursday. This development follows a United Nations report revealing that the country's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and two Syrian ministers narrowly escaped five assassination attempts last year. The al-Tanf base, strategically located near the Jordan and Iraq borders, was handed over by the U.S. military in coordination with Syrian forces. The Syrian Defense Ministry confirmed the handover, stating that Syrian troops are now securing the base and its surroundings, with plans for border guards to be deployed...

The Olympics have historically served as a stage for political stances, involving countries either boycotting or facing bans due to geopolitical disputes. Once the games commence, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) emphasizes that political activities should cease, ensuring that the competitions and victory podiums remain free from external political "interference." However, determining what constitutes interference can be complex. Recently, the IOC took action by barring Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from participating in the Winter Games for donning a helmet adorned with images of war victims. While acknowledging the helmet's rule violation, IOC president Kirsty Coventry expressed emotional understanding of its "powerful" message. Heraskevych, a skeleton athlete, chose...

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed Canada's worry over President Donald Trump's threat to levy escalating tariffs on multiple European nations unless they agree to...

The annual gathering of garter snakes in Narcisse, Manitoba, known as the world's largest, is currently taking place, albeit later than usual due to...