Israel said its troops had started ground activity in Shejaiya to expand its "security zone," days after the defense minister vowed to seize large areas of Gaza.
Israeli strikes on Hama and Homs this week come amid an escalation in tensions with Turkey, as both countries seek to gain political leverage from the turmoil in Syria.
As countries around the world reel at the tariffs, Beijing has been quick to try to capitalize on the upheaval and extend its influence -- economic and otherwise.
The Trump administration is claiming progress in its efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but each side is interpreting the ceasefires differently.
Trump's tariff announcements in his so-called "Liberation Day" have ushered in a whole new era of global politics, world leaders, officials and analysts say.
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal or meet an otherwise unfortunate end.
The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, a decision expected to exacerbate political divisions.