On Sunday, Russia announced that Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syria, has decided to resign and leave the country. This comes after a long civil war that lasted nearly 14 years, during which Assad’s government was challenged by rebel forces.
According to Russia’s foreign ministry, Assad had discussions with several parties involved in the conflict before making this decision. Although Russia claimed he instructed his team on how to peacefully hand over power, they said they were not part of these talks.
Reports say that Assad flew out of Damascus, the capital, just as rebel fighters were entering the city. No one knows where he went, and his family’s whereabouts—including his wife Asma and their two children—are also unclear.
The news of Assad’s resignation sparked celebrations across Syria. Many people celebrated by pulling down statues of his father, Hafez al-Assad, and his late brother, Bassel. In some places, crowds ransacked Assad’s palaces, stealing chairs and other furniture.
Bashar al-Assad has been in power since 2000 after taking over from his father, who ruled from 1970. Since 2011, he has been known for harshly stopping protests that called for more democracy in the country.
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Bashar al-Assad Resigns: A New Chapter for Syria
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Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor Divorce: Christmas Plans Revealed!”
Brittany Cartwright has said she won’t be spending Christmas with her ex-husband Jax Taylor as they go through their divorce. She told TMZ, “Not this year. Maybe in the future.” The couple, who were together for five years, first shared their breakup news earlier this year on their podcast called “When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany.”
When Brittany arrived at LAX, she mentioned that she and her family are going through a lot, especially during the tough holiday season. She focuses on making Christmas special for her 3-year-old son, Cruz, whom she shares with Jax. Brittany said, “I make [Christmas] very special for my son. The whole house is decorated, and I’m like Mrs. Claus.”
There were also reports that Jax is dealing with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. When asked about getting back together with Jax, Brittany made it clear: “That ship has sailed.” She also mentioned that she is currently “very single” but was rumored to be casually dating a former basketball player named Julian Sensley. Brittany added that her relationship with Julian ended a while ago.
Brittany filed for divorce from Jax in August because of “irreconcilable differences.” In October, Jax had to refile for divorce after Brittany mistakenly said they were never legally married. Jax corrected this error to continue with the divorce process.
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Pushpa 2: Breaks Records with ₹500 Crore in Just 4 Days!
The much-anticipated movie “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, opened in theaters on December 5, with special paid previews the night before on December 4.
As of now, the movie has made over ₹500 crore in India! According to Niftystat, here’s how much it has earned:
– Paid Previews: ₹10.65 crore
– Opening Day: ₹164.25 crore
– Friday Earnings: ₹93.8 crore
– Saturday Earnings: ₹119.25 crore
– Sunday Earnings (up to 7 pm): ₹113.76 croreSo, in just four days, “Pushpa 2” has made a total of ₹501.71 crore!
Breaking Records
“Pushpa 2: The Rule” has set many records, including being the highest-grossing opening for any Indian film. It was also the first movie to earn over ₹50 crore in two languages on the same day. Amazing, right? The film became the fastest Indian movie to reach over ₹600 crore worldwide in just three days!About the Movie
This new film continues the story from “Pushpa: The Rise,” which came out in 2021. In “Pushpa 2,” Allu Arjun’s character, Pushpa Raj, now leads a red sandalwood smuggling group. Rashmika’s character, Srivalli, is his wife, and Fahadh’s character, Bhanwar Singh, is out for revenge. The movie got mixed reviews but is doing great at the box office, partly because ticket prices were raised for the first week. -
Farmers Suspend Delhi March After Clashes with Police: What Happens Next?
On Sunday, farmers trying to march to Delhi had to stop after some got hurt from teargas used by the Haryana police. The farmers wanted to cross the Punjab-Haryana border, but the police made a strong barricade to stop them.
When a group of 101 farmers started their march, police surprised them by offering tea and biscuits and even threw flower petals at them. But the protesters thought it was a trick because soon after, the police used teargas and water jets to force them back.
The farmers, known as ‘marjeevras’ because they are very passionate about their cause, found themselves just a few meters from their goal when the police stopped them. This went on for over three hours before the farmers decided to go back for the day.
Sarwan Singh Pandher, a leader among the farmers, said six protesters were hurt, and one needed to go to a hospital in Chandigarh. He criticized the police for their actions, saying it was wrong to use teargas against peaceful farmers who were just protesting for better prices for their crops.
Farmer leaders will meet on Monday to decide what to do next. They want the government to talk to them about their demands, which include a legal guarantee for a fair price for crops, and other issues related to farming.
On Friday, during an earlier attempt to march, some farmers also got hurt from the teargas. Farmer leader Baldev Singh Zira said that the police’s actions were just a show. He pointed out that the farmers were not carrying any weapons and were moving peacefully.
The farmers have been protesting at the border for over 300 days. They feel they should be allowed to march peacefully to Delhi, but they keep getting stopped, causing them to wonder why the government doesn’t listen to their demands. Another farmer leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, is on a hunger strike, showing how serious the situation is. The farmers are asking for things like debt relief, a pension plan, and justice for fellow farmers who lost their lives during protests in the past.
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WPL 2025 Mini Auction: All You Need to Know!
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini auction is set to happen on December 15 in Bengaluru! A total of 120 players will be there, including 91 from India, 29 from other countries, and 3 from Associate Nations. This is a great chance for teams to find new talent, as they need to fill 19 spots.
Among the players, 82 are uncapped Indian players and 8 are uncapped overseas players who have signed up for the auction. The Gujarat Giants have the largest budget at Rs 4.4 crore and need four new players, including two from overseas. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals have the smallest budget of Rs 2.5 crore.
Each team will fill in different player slots, with UP Warriorz needing three and the other three teams—Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals—looking to fill four spots each. Notably, RCB has no overseas slots available.
One player to keep an eye on is Indian all-rounder Snesh Rana, whose starting price is Rs 30 lakh. Another interesting name is West Indies’ Deandra Dottin, who is priced at Rs 50 lakh. Dottin didn’t play for Gujarat Giants last season, as she went unsold in the second auction.
England’s captain, Heather Knight, is also available for Rs 50 lakh after being released by RCB. However, the list does NOT include England’s Issy Wong, who made history with the first-ever hat-trick in WPL. Wong was released by the Mumbai Indians team before this auction.
Each team can have a maximum of 18 players, with up to 6 being from overseas. RCB is the defending champion, having beaten Delhi Capitals in the last final.
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BJP to Disqualify MLAs for Supporting Congress: Major Political Shift
The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) might move to disqualify two of its MLAs, ST Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar, this month. BY Vijayendra, the state BJP president, shared this news with news agency. His team will recommend tough action against these two lawmakers to the party’s leaders soon.
The BJP’s central disciplinary committee will send them notices explaining why they are in trouble. Vijayendra expects this to happen in the next 3-4 days. The party members believe they need to take strong steps against Somashekar and Hebbar because they have been supporting the ruling Congress party and working against BJP’s interests.
Vijayendra mentioned that the party leadership in Delhi wants to ensure that the state BJP operates smoothly and discourages actions that could harm the party. They want to give Somashekar (from Yeshwantpur) and Hebbar (from Yellapur) a chance to explain themselves in 10 days. After that period, they will ask the Assembly Speaker to start the disqualification process.
The same disciplinary committee is also looking into Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda R Patil (Yatnal) for making negative comments about senior BJP leaders. However, his situation is different; he has violated party rules but hasn’t engaged in any activities against the party.
Somashekar and Hebbar have not followed the party’s orders by voting against the BJP’s official candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections and have campaigned for Congress candidates in recent elections. They are among 17 MLAs who switched from Congress to support the BJP in 2019, helping Yediyurappa take control of the government. Although they were ministers before and contested in the last elections with BJP support, their bond with the party seems to have weakened.
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India’s U19 Team Loses Asia Cup Final to Bangladesh by 59 Runs”
In the big U19 Asia Cup final on Sunday, India lost to Bangladesh by 59 runs. After a strong performance from the bowlers, who kept Bangladesh to 198 runs in 49.1 overs, it seemed like India was in a good position to win. But when it was time for the batters to play, they struggled a lot and couldn’t build on the bowlers’ good work.
Chasing a target of 199 runs, India got all out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs. None of the main batters could make a big score. Even the youngest IPL star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, only scored 9 runs off 7 balls. India faced early trouble, losing Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre for just 24 runs in five overs.
As the match went on, Bangladesh put a lot of pressure on the Indian batters, making it hard for them to score runs and take singles. C Andre Siddarth tried to help with a score of 20 off 35 balls, but he got out in the 12th over, which was a big moment in the match as it gave Bangladesh the upper hand.
Iqbal Hossain Emon was outstanding for Bangladesh, taking three crucial wickets that hurt India’s chances. Mohamed Amaan tried to hold on, scoring 26 runs off 65 balls, but it wasn’t enough. Hardik Raj also added 24 runs late in the innings, but India folded quickly. Azizul Hakim made things worse for India by taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 2.2 overs.
Earlier, Rizan Hossain scored 47 runs, while Mohammad Shihab James hit 40 and Farid Hasan made 39 runs for Bangladesh. Despite struggling, Bangladesh managed to score near 200 runs while using most of their overs.
From India, Yudhajit Guha performed best with 2 wickets for 29 runs. Chetan Sharma and Hardik Raj also contributed with 2 wickets each. Kiran Chormale gave away just 19 runs in 7 overs and took 1 wicket, while Karthikeya and Mhatre each took 1 wicket.
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Syria’s Assad Regime Crumbles: A New Dawn After 50 Years
For over 50 years, Syria’s Baath Party, led by the Assad family, ruled the country with fear and violence. This changed dramatically when rebels attacked and captured Damascus. In 2011, President Bashar al-Assad reacted to peaceful protests by using force, just like his father Hafez had done before him.
The Baath Party, which means “resurrection” in Arabic, was created in 1947 by two educated Syrians, Michel Aflaq and Salah Bitar. It aimed to unite Arab nations. The party grew popular after merging with the Arab Socialist Party. In 1963, a military coup put the Baath Party in power, and a few years later, Hafez al-Assad took control, pushing out the party’s founders.
Hafez al-Assad cemented his power in 1970, becoming the head of state and ruling until his death in 2000. A new constitution made the Baath Party the leader of the country. For 30 years, political opposition was not allowed, and protests were banned. In 1982, the government violently suppressed a revolt by the Muslim Brotherhood, killing thousands of people in a hidden massacre.
In this system, Hafez and his son Bashar were both ‘elected’ with more than 90% of the vote, even though there was no real competition. When Hafez died, Bashar was too young to be president, so they changed the rules to allow him to take over—a move many saw as making a hereditary monarchy.
The Assads belong to the Alawite minority, a branch of Shiite Islam in a mostly Sunni country. As the 2011 Arab Spring spread to Syria, it became a serious challenge for the Assads. Bashar promised change but responded with violence against protestors. Although the government held a referendum for a new constitution in 2012, the violence escalated into a civil war, causing the deaths of over half a million people and displacing millions.
Recently, Islamist rebels took control of Damascus after a fast attack, signaling an end to the Assad family’s long and oppressive rule and a hope for a new beginning for Syria.
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Protests Erupt in Kolkata: Hindus Demand Justice for Bangladesh Community
In Kolkata, India, people protested against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh by burning Dhakai Jamdani sarees, which are traditional sarees from Bangladesh. The protest was organized by the Bengali Hindu Suraksha Samiti at the Salt Lake International Bus Terminus. Protesters called for a boycott of Bangladeshi products, including these sarees, stating that Indians would not stay quiet if the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh continues.
One protester said, “We are against the constant attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the false stories against India. By burning these sarees, we want everyone to stop buying products from Bangladesh.” Another protester spoke about how difficult things are for Hindus in Bangladesh and commented on how people are forgetting their history.
The protesters also asked the Indian government to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. On December 5, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) burned an Indian saree to show anger over attacks on the Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Agartala, Tripura. Recently, tensions rose between India and Bangladesh after a former ISKCON priest was arrested, which led to clashes and more discussions about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
Reports state that the Hindu community in Bangladesh has been attacked more than 200 times in about 50 districts after the government there changed. India’s foreign secretary is expected to visit Bangladesh on December 9 for talks.
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Bollywood Stars Shine at Glamorous Wedding in Mumbai!
Recently, many famous people came together to celebrate a wedding in Mumbai. Among the guests were popular actor couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, as well as Hrithik Roshan and his girlfriend Saba Azad. Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar and hockey star Dhanraj Pillai were there too.
Aishwarya and Abhishek looked great in matching black outfits — Aishwarya wore a stylish suit, while Abhishek chose a traditional bandhgala with trousers. Hrithik dressed smartly in a black T-shirt with a blazer, and Saba also wore an elegant black dress. A photo showed Aishwarya happily shaking hands with the groom, congratulating the couple.
Other stars like Jeetendra, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Vidya Balan also attended. Jeetendra wore a bandhgala similar to Abhishek’s, while Ekta Kapoor looked pretty in a pink outfit. Aditya chose a classic white shirt and blazer, and Vidya looked gorgeous in a green saree. Rakesh Roshan and Rajesh Roshan from the Roshan family were spotted enjoying the festivities too.
The event was truly special with Bollywood stars and sports legends coming together to make it memorable.
As for their latest projects:
– Abhishek was last seen in the movie “I Want to Talk.”
– Aishwarya returned in “Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2.”
– Hrithik will soon be in “War 2” with Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, and he recently appeared in “Fighter” with Anil Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.
– Saba Azad has started filming the second season of a funny medical drama called “Who’s Your Gynac.”