Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finaleAn Iraqi official has told Newsweek that the country had no plans to send troops into neighboring Syria but was instead searching for a political resolution as a coalition of insurgents edged toward Damascus, threatening to oust longtime President Bashar al-Assad in a dramatic turn of a 13-year civil war. "Iraq is working hard to find a balanced political solution to the recent repercussions," an Iraqi government spokesperson told Newsweek . "Iraq does not seek or think about military intervention in Syria." At the same time, the spokesperson emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting the likely effects the upheaval could have on Iraq. "Everything that is happening in Syria is directly related to Iraqi national security," an Iraqi government spokesperson said, "and therefore Iraq cannot remain far from understanding the developments and studying the extent of their impact on it now and in the future." The rapid Syrian rebel advance was launched on November 27 and has been led by the Islamist Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham group and backed by other opposition factions, including the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army. Since then, the government has suffered a series of major losses, including the capture of Aleppo, Hama and Daraa, with insurgents now reportedly closing in on Damascus and Homs despite the Syrian military's repeated assurances of a counterattack. Russia, Iran and factions of the Tehran-led Axis of Resistance coalition, including Iraq-based militias, have pledged support for the Syrian government. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani was also one of two Arab leaders, alongside United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his support for Assad in the midst of the uprising. As Iraqi troops and militias bolstered positions along the 370-mile border with Syria that a decade ago was overrun by the Islamic State militant group ( ISIS ), the Iraqi government spokesperson emphasized that Baghdad would not tolerate any cross-border threats. "Iraq is still an active part of the international coalition to defeat ISIS in Syria and Iraq," the spokesperson said. "And this gives it an international mandate to defend its security and sovereignty if any party thinks of encroaching on the Iraqi borders." The spokesperson added: "Iraq is currently making exceptional political and diplomatic efforts with all countries neighboring Syria and with countries active in the Syrian arena to reach understandings that facilitate the formulation of agreed-upon political solutions to find a solution to the crisis in Syria." The remarks came a day after the top diplomats of Iraq, Iran and Syria met in Baghdad to discuss the latest developments in Syria. During his meeting with Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed his "deep concern" over the situation and the two "affirmed the importance of continuing consultation and coordination between the two countries to avoid the recurrence of past experiences, in addition to working to protect the regional security to ensures the stability of the region and serves common interests," according to an Iraqi readout. Once a staunch opponent of Assad, Baghdad developed warmer ties with Damascus after the U.S.-led invasion that overthrew Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in 2003. After a decade of ongoing violence between U.S. troops and rival militias, ISIS emerged from the chaos and seized large parts of Iraq and Syria, which fell into civil war in 2011 amid clashes between security forces and rebels. The jihadis were ultimately beaten back in both nations by a variety of local and regional forces, including the Iraqi and Syrian militaries, Iran-backed militias and U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. The Syrian government also reclaimed much of its territory from rebel groups who were left largely concentrated in the northwestern province of Idlib and the outskirts of Aleppo. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham is today the most powerful insurgent group in Syria and was formerly known as the Nusra Front. Its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, was once a close ally of late ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who previously led Al-Qaeda in Iraq, of which the Nusra Front was considered to be the Syrian branch. Golani ultimately refused to merge into ISIS and rescinded ties with Al-Qaeda in 2016. He has since sought to argue that Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham no longer had jihadi aspirations to extend their aims beyond the borders of Syria. In a video message addressed to Sudani on Thursday, Golani called on the Iraqi leader not to intervene in Syria and sought to reassure him that the unrest would not extend into Iraq. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's political wing, the Syrian Salvation Government, has also sought to assuage concerns by the Kurdish-led, U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who have also clashed with rebel groups and seized the eastern city of Deir Ezzor on Friday after Syrian troops abandoned their posts. That same day, a representative of the SDF's political wing, the Syrian Democratic Council, told Newsweek that ISIS was seeking to exploit government losses to resurge in Syria. In the remarks shared Saturday with Newsweek , the Iraqi government spokesperson urged for unity in Syria and warned against any attempts to incite further divisions. "Iraq rejects tampering with the unity of Syrian territory and rejects the introduction of any divisive ideas, as this poses a danger to the entire region," the Iraqi government spokesperson said. "Iraq rejects exposing the Syrian people to more suffering and pain after these long years of ordeal and diaspora," the spokespersons added. "And Iraq seriously warns against tampering with national and religious minorities or trying to incite divisions in the Syrian social fabric, and their effects on the neighborhood." The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an Iraqi state-sponsored coalition of paramilitary forces formed to fight ISIS, also confirmed that its units were taking measures to prevent any threats from spreading to Iraq. "There are major measures being taken by the Popular Mobilization Forces in cooperation with the rest of the Iraqi security services, the army, the police, and the Counter-Terrorism Service, in order to secure Iraq from terrorist gangs," PMF Media Director Muhannad al-Aqabi said in a statement shared with Newsweek on Saturday. "These measures began a few days ago and are still ongoing." Aqabi said that the PMF viewed the situation with gravity but was capable of safeguarding Iraqi security. "We in the Popular Mobilization Forces are fully prepared to confront any aggression," Aqabi said. "We have sufficient capabilities in terms of manpower and military capabilities, and we have sufficient experience to fight terrorist groups. Therefore, we are very concerned about what is happening in Syria, but it does not reach the point of fear because Iraq is completely different from Syria." While the PMF officially reports to the Iraqi Armed Forces, a number of its units, including the Nujaba Movement and Kataib Hezbollah, have operated independently, including in rocket and drone attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. These attacks have accelerated in the midst of the 14-month war in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement, which Iran and its Axis of Resistance have supported. Days after the spokesperson for the Nujaba Movement told Newsweek that the group viewed the Syrian rebel offensive as serving the interests of the U.S. and Israel and would commit to Assad's defense, reports emerged of Iraqi militias crossing the border into Syria. Addressing these reports, Aqabi said "this matter does not concern the Popular Mobilization Forces," which "currently have a limited function within Iraq exclusively, and no official military force is allowed to violate the orders and instructions issued by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces." "The factions have their own decisions and opinions," Aqabi said. "And we are committed to the instructions of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces." This is a developing news story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
Selena Gomez towered over the crowd at the elite Academy Women's Luncheon after her already dazzling presence in the entertainment sphere reached new heights. The star has been earning accolades for her portrayal in the buzz-worthy musical Emilia Perez . However, she was caught off-guard with a Golden Globe nomination following criticism from a peer about her "indefensible" Spanish in the role. Gomez is up for dual honors. Her maiden voyage into Spanish-speaking characters landed her a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, while her beloved turn as Mabel in Hulu's smash series Only Murders in the Building scored her a nod for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series. Selena Gomez reflects on pop music career as she admits 'I'm too old' Ariana Grande's 'favorite fruit' that can boost gut health and slash risk of cancer Selena joined a group of budding women filmmakers at the Academy Women's Luncheon, an event supporting talent like hers and sponsored by Chanel - no shocker then that she donned a full look from Chanel's spring 2025 collection. Gomez graced the occasion wearing a chic black tweed skirt set, detailed with crisp white accents on the collar and cuffs, paired with sleek black stockings and delicate white strappy sandals. The luncheon drew an impressive gathering of A-listers including Pamela Anderson, Mila Kunis, and Ariana Grande whom Selena was spotted sitting with. Ariana, known for her work in Wicked, turned heads in her own right with a monochrome ensemble featuring a white tweed mini-dress that boasted a daring necklineand rounded it off with a timeless black quilted Chanel bag plus classic pointed pumps. Standing side by side for photos, Selena appeared to loom above Ariana, who stands at a petite 5'1".Interestingly, the former Disney Channel sensation is actually 5'5" tall, but her footwear gave her a significant lift. Her shoes, with their platform soles and block heels, added at least 5 inches to her height. The image was somewhat deceptive, particularly given that Grande's satin heels, with their 3-inch stiletto heels, barely increased her already small stature. The actress is also on the list of nominees for a Supporting Role at the Golden Globes. She's been nominated for her portrayal of the notorious Glinda in the film version of Wicked, which has been a hit since its theatrical release on November 22. The film raked in $164 million internationally during its opening weekend. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook to make sure you're not missing out. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.NoneInjury-riddled Louisville tries to cool off No. 9 Duke
A production assistant on the second season of “Arcane” has slammed an A.I. version of the show’s trailer in a post on X. @Lordupe shared the video and wrote that the cartoon “doesn’t add anything concrete or artistic.” “I’m profoundly opposed to this kind of approach. Our artists have worked hard for years to produce the most beautiful shots possible, to me it’s a huge lack of respect,” he wrote. “The framing is identical and the ‘realistic’ aspect doesn’t add anything concrete or artistic.” I’m profoundly opposed to this kind of approach. Our artists have worked hard for years to produce the most beautiful shots possible, to me it's a huge lack of respect. The framing is identical and the 'realistic' aspect doesn't add anything concrete or artistic — Kammelin (@Lordupe) The video was created and shared by the social media account for Dzine AI, an AI visual creator formerly known as Stylar.ai. It appears that the company has since deleted its video. In October, “Superman” director James Gunn for a fan-made A.I. trailer that aired on France 2. Gunn shared the post from the French news channel and captioned it, “ .” The director previously ripped into an A.I.-generated image that purportedly showed actor David Corenswet as Superman — before any official photos had been shared. “Let’s see. Can the man on the left take a photo holding an amorphous black blob while looking through an eyeball on the front of his cap? Can the man on the right’s torso grow out of his right hip and can he be stupid enough to wear his pants with the drawstring in the back?” Gunn wrote. “Are David Corenswet’s hands made of wax without any bones or veins? And might Superman’s trunks be knitted with yarn? Ask yourself these questions and I’m certain you’ll be able to answer the question on your own.” “Arcane” ended with its second season, which was . The second installment in the show featured a battle that saw the rise of some of the Champions and the deaths of others. Several characters died, including Vander (who had previously died twice, but this time for good), Ambessa, Jayce and Viktor. Though the show was always planned to run two seasons, there have been hints that a few spin-offs could be in the works — and the series finale seemed to show that there are two strong possibilities. One possible spin-off could follow Vi and Cait’s travels via airship, and a second could focus on Mel, who is heading back home after the battle. Created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, “Arcane” is set in the “League of Legends” universe and draws from the popular video game franchise. The show, which took six years to make, follows the story of Vi and Jinx, two sisters who are trapped between their beliefs and technology as they navigate two cities: Piltover and Zaun. The post appeared first on .
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