Why Assad Wasn't Worried About A Coup When He Left Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad recently left the country for the first time in years. Experts speculate that concerns of a coup had kept him home.

Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets
The Florida man, who made comments criticizing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was arrested in 2021 when he arrived in Saudi Arabia to visit family.

Iran says supreme leader pardoned 22,000 people arrested in protests
Comments that those pardoned had not committed theft or violent crimes suggests that the total detained in the demonstrations is even greater.

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help
The joint statement calls for the reestablishing of ties and the reopening of embassies to happen “within a maximum period of two months.”
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Asteroid to come between Earth and moon this weekend
The asteroid is estimated to be the size of a hockey rink, making it a relatively large near-Earth object.

Jury convicts 3 in 2018 killing of rapper XXXTentacion
After nearly eight days of deliberations, the jury convicted three men of armed robbery and first-degree murder. They face a mandatory life sentence.

Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors
The rule will require an 18-month waiting period, 15 hour-long therapy sessions and treatment of any mental illnesses before providing trans care.