IDF seizes control over buffer zone on Golan Heights
After Syrian militant groups promised to head to Jerusalem and Gaza next, Israel deployed its forces in the Golan Heights buffer zone as a ‘temporary’ measure, also claiming to to ‘prevent a new Oct 7’
RT Middle East bureau chief Maria Finoshina reports from the Israel-Syria border.
#Syria
Rise of the Machines: OpenAI’s ‘smartest ChatGPT model’ deceiving developers
Apollo Research specialists found that in 5% of cases, the new version of OpenAI's ChatGPT, called o1 intentionally turned off the monitoring mechanisms if it suspected that it might be stopped.
In one test it even tried to transfer its data to another server after discovering a document where its replacement with a new version was discussed.
Researchers said ChatGPT o1 demonstrated a desire to complete tasks "at any cost", ignoring the instructions and repeatedly lying when asked to explain anomalies, claiming that everything was due to technical failures.
#AI #ChatGPT
‘It doesn’t seem we are going to see a united and free Syria in the near future’ – Mkhaimer Abusada
The power transition in Syria will be up in the air with many factions taking their stake, RT speaks with a Syrian expert regarding future control of the country.
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The events in Syria would not have been possible without foreign actors – Sara Flounders
As Syria is torn apart by terrorists, jihadists, and militants, RT speaks to the International Action Center Co-director Sara Flounders, who believes that what happened in Syria is a result of years of US funding.
#Syria #US
Germany's refugee re-think: Open door policy to... don't let the door hit you on the way out!
How quickly things have changed in just a few years. From a message in Idlib wishing Merkel good health after Covid-19 (because of her migrant wave policy), to Berlin offering cash for Syrians to get out in 2024.
Footage claims to show Syrians in Dusseldorf supporting the rise of terrorists at the end of November.
#Germany #Syria
Dutch authorities bust massive fentanyl ingredient shipment
Dutch authorities confirmed Monday that they had seized 25 kg of N-boc-4-piperidone, a key fentanyl ingredient, last week.
Prosecutors said its destination was unclear but noted no signs of pharmaceutical use.
#Fentanyl #Netherlands
❗️Denmark, Norway suspend asylum applications from Syrian refugees - AFP
#Denmark #Norway #Syria
'Complex Situation' leaves Syrians relying on various opposition forces finding consensus - Russian Foreign Intel Chief Sergey Naryshkin
#Syria
❗️Israeli army enters buffer zone on Syrian border
Footage captured by RT's Middle East bureau chief Maria Finoshina shows vehicles arriving on the scene.
#Israel #Syria
Taiwan plans "combat readiness exercises"
Taipei launched the drills Monday after criticism from Beijing over Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te’s recent “stopovers" on US soil in Guam and Hawaii following Washington's $385 million arms package to Taiwan approved last month.
Taipei also raised its alert level after reporting China had sent naval fleets and coast guard vessels towards the island.
#Taiwan #China #US
❗️Trump, Musk, Zuckerberg and Harris shortlisted for Time's 2024 Person of the Year - NBC News
#Time
Romania's biggest Christmas tree collapses
Just as democracy collapses, with the country's courts annulling anti-NATO and Ukraine aid critic Calin Georgescu's first-round election win.
Quite the seasonal allegory.
#Romania
⚡️Mohammad Al-Bashir to be tasked with forming new Syrian government to oversee the transitional phase - Al Jazeera
The Syrian PM had stayed in Damascus as terrorists took over the capital, vowing to help a peaceful transition of power.
#Syria
HTS will not be able to restore order – Fmr Russian NTV correspondent
Amid the drastic changes in Syria, RT spoke with Vadim Fefilov, a former Russian NTV correspondent.
He stated that Syria is now facing dark times and that the groups coming to power in Damascus will not be able to restore order in the country, as they rely on very diverse groups of young people.
#Syria
❗️"We'll need 'free and fair elections'" – Syrian Negotiation Commission president to RT
"Democracy and freedom are the paramount values of the future of Syria," Anas al-Abdah said.
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#Syria #Russia
Apprentice & The Pauper: Trump tells New York Post that Zelensky wants ceasefire & peace
But we all know what he really wants...
#Ukraine #Trump #Zelensky
Kiev LGBTQ event canceled after nationalists clash with cops
After just one lecture the event was ultimately canceled on Sunday after the arrival of the nationalist group, who reportedly clashed with police and threw smoke grenades.
#Ukraine #LGBTQ
'No coincidence Assad govt’s fall occurred after ceasefire declared between Israel and Lebanon' - Mkhaimer Abusada
To discuss the ongoing power transition in Syria, RT spoke with Mkhaimer Abusada, an associate professor of political science at Al-Azhar University.
#Syria #Lebanon #Israel
White British students excluded from MI5, MI6, and GCHQ summer internship programs
The agencies have justified the policy as promoting diversity.
#UK #Diversity
Germany, Austria mulls sending back Syrian refugees
Chancellor Karl Hehammer has instructed his interior ministry to review all asylum applications granted, with nationalist lawmakers pushing for the repatriation of the tens of thousands of Syrian refugees in Austria, arguing their reason for asylum had now disappeared.
Alternative for Germany MP Sebastian Münzenmaier, meanwhile, cited the Syrians across Germany celebrating the fall of President Assad's government as a sign that it's "time for these people to leave Germany."
There are over 47,000 asylum applications from Syrians pending in Germany - where there are already 974,136 people of Syrian origin resident - and 7,300 in Austria. Both countries have suspended fresh applications.
#Germany #Austria #Syria
❗️Florence explosion: Mayor fears more casualties
Families of the victims have already been offered psychological support with two dead, nine injured and three people still reportedly missing after the violent explosion earlier in the Italian city.
Mayor Sara Funaro said authorities are still awaiting an update from environmental agencies on the severity of dangers posed by fumes from the smoke.
One man injured in the incident was over 100 meters from the blast, but said he was still thrown several meters across his office.
#Italy
'CSTO wants to build a fair, just, and multipolar world' – Putin
During the meeting with Collective Security Treaty Organization heads of parliament, President Putin remarked that the organization aims to build a fair and multipolar world by promoting allied relations and camaraderie in arms.
#CSTO #Putin
Anti-Yoon protesters in Seoul demand president's resignation
Residents of Seoul and members of South Korean civic groups gathered in front of parliament for a peaceful protest, demanding President Yoon’s resignation.
Yoon was given a travel ban Monday as police investigate rebellion charges over he rapidly imposed then withdrew martial law last week.
#SouthKorea #Yoon
❗️At least two dead, three more missing after fuel depot explosion near Florence, Italy
#Italy
⚡️UK to suspend all aid programs to Georgia and limit interaction with Georgian Dream - Foreign Secretary David Lammy
Westminster will continue their punitive measures "until there is a halt to this move away from European democratic norms and freedoms" after Lammy slammed the violent protests that "fly in the face of Georgia’s constitutional commitment to a European future."
How many toys were in western prams in the first place?
#UK #Georgia
❗️Philippines volcano spews 3km-high smoke
Seismologists have warned the eruption could trigger further activity after residents within 6km of the Kanlaon volcano were advised to evacuate as a precaution on Monday.
Kanlaon is one of the nation's most active volcanoes, erupting previously in June.
#Philippines
US cops selling guns for black-market windfall
A CBS News investigation has uncovered police selling restricted firearms and weaponry for as much as 10 times their original price.
#US
UK to fast-track HTS 'terrorist' designation decision
British lawmaker Pat McFadden has said Westminster could make a "very swift decision" whether to no longer consider the former Al Qaeda affiliate group as terrorists after they overthrew the Syrian government.
"The leader of that group has distanced himself away from some of the things that have been said in the past," he told the BBC on Monday.
"He is saying some of the right things about the protection of minorities, about protecting people's rights."
Must be telling the truth then.
#Syria #UK
❗️Germany suspends Syrian asylum applications consideration - Der Spiegel
#Germany #Syria
⚡️Strong Syria-Russia relations in our mutual interests - President of the Syrian Negotiation Commission tells RT
Anas al-Abdah, former President of the Syrian Interim Government and president of the Syrian Negotiation Commission, is convinced Russia can be a firm partner for Syria moving forward.
“Syria needs all the help in this world; we have more than half of the population either displaced or refugees, 80% of homes are destroyed, 70% of the infrastructure has been destroyed,” he said.
“We are in the business of maximizing the number of our friends and minimizing the number of our enemies and Russia is a very important player in this world, both regionally and internationally.”
#Syria #Russia
