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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons. Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain technology to a range of brands worldwide, said that it experienced disruptions to services it manages for customers on Thursday, which the third-party software supplier determined to be “the result of a ransomware incident.” Some systems went offline, impacting clients using Blue Yonder’s software. A spokesperson for Starbucks, for example, said that the chain’s ability to manage barista schedules and track hours was disrupted — meaning store leaders across North America are currently being instructed to use manual workarounds. Starbucks maintained that the outage is not impacting how customers are served and that ensuring workers get paid for all hours worked is a top priority. While the company continues to work towards full recovery, the spokesperson added that Starbucks was able to process payroll again as of Tuesday morning. Two of the U.K.’s biggest grocers, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, were also affected — with both telling CNN over the weekend that they had turned to contingency plans to keep operations flowing. A spokesperson for Morrisons confirmed to The Associated Press that the outage “impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce” and that it was continuing to operate on back up systems Tuesday. Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, said Tuesday that its service was restored. Blue Yonder declined to disclose how many of its customers were impacted by the hack. In a statement sent to the AP, a spokesperson maintained that it had notified “relevant customers” and would continue to communicate as needed. The spokesperson also maintained that recovery efforts were still underway — noting that Blue Yonder “has been working diligently together with external cybersecurity firms to make progress,” including the implementation of several defensive and forensic protocols. Blue Yonder’s website touts an extensive global roster of customers — including Gap, Ford and Walgreens. Walgreens and Gap were not impacted following the ransomware attack, spokespeople for the companies said. Ford shared that it was investigating whether the incident affected its operations earlier this week, but had no further updates when reached Tuesday. Blue Yonder, based in Arizona, is a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Corp. Panasonic acquired the supply chain software firm in September 2021.How Technology Is Reshaping the Sports Betting Industry
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons. Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain technology to a range of brands worldwide, said that it experienced disruptions to services it manages for customers on Thursday, which the third-party software supplier determined to be “the result of a ransomware incident.” Some systems went offline, impacting clients using Blue Yonder’s software. A spokesperson for Starbucks, for example, said that the chain’s ability to manage barista schedules and track hours was disrupted — meaning store leaders across North America are currently being instructed to use manual workarounds. Starbucks maintained that the outage is not impacting how customers are served and that ensuring workers get paid for all hours worked is a top priority. While the company continues to work towards full recovery, the spokesperson added that Starbucks was able to process payroll again as of Tuesday morning. Two of the U.K.’s biggest grocers, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, were also affected — with both telling CNN over the weekend that they had turned to contingency plans to keep operations flowing. A spokesperson for Morrisons confirmed to The Associated Press that the outage “impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce” and that it was continuing to operate on back up systems Tuesday. Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, said Tuesday that its service was restored. Blue Yonder declined to disclose how many of its customers were impacted by the hack. In a statement sent to the AP, a spokesperson maintained that it had notified “relevant customers” and would continue to communicate as needed. The spokesperson also maintained that recovery efforts were still underway — noting that Blue Yonder “has been working diligently together with external cybersecurity firms to make progress,” including the implementation of several defensive and forensic protocols. Blue Yonder’s website touts an extensive global roster of customers — including Gap, Ford and Walgreens. Walgreens and Gap were not impacted following the ransomware attack, spokespeople for the companies said. Ford shared that it was investigating whether the incident affected its operations earlier this week, but had no further updates when reached Tuesday. Blue Yonder, based in Arizona, is a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Corp. Panasonic acquired the supply chain software firm in September 2021.
A holiday tradition in the west suburbs has returned with the Clarendon Hills Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sale. Now the group’s biggest fundraiser, the Lions Club began selling Christmas trees in 1965, and though some elements of the sale have changed, one aspect hasn’t changed in decades. Jim Johnson, the man who has headed the tree sale for the Lions Club since 1992, said “our most loyal customer” again bought the biggest available tree, something he has been doing each year since moving to Clarendon Hills in 1977. “Usually, we get about five of the really big trees each year, but this year we only got one, so I called John and told him it was his and would hold it for him,” Johnson said. “John” is John Kroll, who appreciates the Lions Club’s tree selection each year. “It’s become hard to find big, good-looking trees,” Kroll said. “It’s been great getting our trees each year from the Lions Club. We’ve always gotten really nice trees, their prices are very reasonable, and it all goes to a good cause. It’s a win, win, win, for everyone.” A giant Christmas tree is decorated in the Clarendon Hills home of John Kroll, who has been purchasing the largest trees from the Clarendon Hills Lions Club since 1977, earning him the title of “best customer” according to the club president. (John Kroll) Johnson said the Christmas tree sale has allowed the Lions Club to support numerous groups that provide critical services to sight- and hearing-disadvantaged and physically-disabled people throughout the western suburbs “Since its inception, the tree sale has provided nearly $1 million to these worthy causes,” Johnson said. “In addition, during the years (1960s and 1970s) when Dutch Elm disease was killing the elm trees in Clarendon Hills, the Lions Club used some of the proceeds from the Christmas tree sale to plant more than 1,000 trees in the parkways of the village.” The tree sale has been located at various locations around the village in the past. “After construction of the Lions Park Pool was completed (in 1992), the Clarendon Hills Lions Club decided to permanently locate the tree sale on its own property near the pool and to install a permanent power supply in order to save on labor and set-up cost,” Johnson said. The sale has been set up every year since at the Lions Park Pool, 100 Byrd Court. He said club members assemble in early November each year to set up the tree lot, erecting the stands, the lighting, signs, trailer and equipment. The Club has help from Boy Scouts Troop 51 for the setup and teardown. “A week after we set up, the trees are delivered and have to be unloaded from the trucks, stacked according to size and type, priced, and put into the stands,” Johnson said. Scott McMillin saws a fresh cut at the bottom of a Christmas tree at the Lions Club Christmas tree sale so the tree can soak up more water and remain fresher for a longer period. (Karen Deane) The sale usually begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues until the last tree is sold. This year, because of the late timing of Thanksgiving, the sale of trees began a week earlier. That will again be the case in 2025. Sales are open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “All these activities require about 800 man-hours each year, all from Clarendon Hills Lions Club volunteers,” Johnson said. “That’s why new members receive a pair of gloves the day they join the club, to remind them of the duty to follow the Lions motto... We Serve.” In recent years the Lions Club has had help from the wrestling and baseball teams, the National Honors Society and Social Studies department at Hinsdale Central High School. Johnson said over the years trees have come from as far away as Nova Scotia, Washington State and North Carolina as well as Wisconsin and Michigan. Several varieties and sizes of trees are available, including Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Balsam, Douglas Fir, White Pine and Scotch Pine. Prices range from about $50 to about $210, Johnson said. Along with trees, the Lions Club sells Fraser Fir roping and wreaths. “Our trees are inexpensive, compared to a lot of other places selling them,” he said. “We also do whatever we can to help people, including holding up trees for customer viewing, carrying trees, providing a fresh cut on the bottom and tying the tree onto the customer’s vehicle.” The Lions Club started its sale this year with 550 trees. “We’ll keep on selling until we have sold everything,” Johnson said. Chuck Fieldman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
NEW YORK — Stoli Group USA, the owner of the namesake vodka , has filed for bankruptcy as it struggled to contend with slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack that has snarled its operations and several years of fighting Russia in court. The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 million and $100 million in liabilities. Stoli vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon will continue to be available on store shelves while the company navigates the Chapter 11 process, which only pertains to its U.S. business. Until 2022, Stoli was sold as Stolichnaya in the United States, which loosely translates to “capital city” in Russian. The company shortened its title following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and boycotts against Russian-branded vodkas . Stoli Group’s founder, Russian-born billionaire Yuri Shefler, was exiled from that nation in 2000 because of his opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Intel announced on December 2 that CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned after a difficult stint at the company. The once-dominant chipmaker’s stock cratered as it missed the AI boom and was surpassed by most of its rivals. The liquor has long been marketed as a Russian vodka, but its production facilities have been in Latvia for several decades. Stoli Group is a unit of Luxembourg-based SPI Group, which owns other spirit and wine brands. “The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago,” said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement. “Earlier this year the company and our owner were both named by the Russian state as ‘extremist groups working against Russia’s interests.’” Its ongoing legal battle with the Russia government has forced Stoli to “spend dozens of millions of dollars on this long-term court battle across the globe with the Russian authorities,” according to its court filing. Caldwell also said that Stoli’s global operations has been a “victim of a malicious cyber attack” that has forced the company to operate “entirely manually while the systems are rebuilt.” A slowdown in demand for alcohol has crushed several company’s bottom lines following the pandemic when people were stuck at home and stocked up. Stoli’s filings said that it has seen a “decline and softening of demand for alcohol and spirits products post-Covid and especially beginning in 2023 and continuing into 2024.” Stoli Group USA, maker of Stoli vodka, has filed for bankruptcy due to slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack, and ongoing legal battles with Russia. The-CNN-WireTM & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.Australia’s sharemarket is likely to open lower after a sell-off in the world’s largest technology companies hit US stocks in the final stretch of a stellar year. Futures are pointing to a drop of 0.35 per cent, or 29 points, on Monday morning across the local bourse, to 8228, as traders take stock of a pullback in the US last week. Nasdaq, one of the “Magnificent Seven” companies, bore the brunt of last week’s selling. Credit: Bloomberg In the US, during a session of slim trading volume – which tends to amplify moves – the S&P 500 lost 1.1 per cent and the Nasdaq 100 slipped 1.4 per cent. While every major industry succumbed to Friday’s slide, tech megacaps bore the brunt of the selling. That’s after a torrid surge in which the group of companies dubbed the “Magnificent Seven” accounted for more than half of the US equity benchmark’s gains in 2024. “I think Santa has already come. Have you seen the performance this year?” said Kenny Polcari from financial advising firm SlateStone Wealth. “[This] week is another holiday-shortened week, volumes will be light, moves will be exaggerated. Don’t make any major investing decisions this week.” Steve Sosnick, from Interactive Brokers said while the market was in holiday season, he had fielded more inquiries than expected. Loading “The best I can figure out is that there are large accounts, pension funds and the like, who need to rebalance their holdings before year-end,” he said. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 trimmed last week’s gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.8 per cent on Friday. A gauge of the “Magnificent Seven” sank 2 per cent, led by losses in Tesla and Nvidia. The Russell 2000 index of small caps dropped 1.6 per cent. The yield on 10-year Treasuries rose 4 basis points to 4.62 per cent. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index wavered. Funds tied to several of the major themes that have driven markets and fund flows over the past three years stumbled during the week ending Christmas Day, according to data compiled by EPFR. Redemptions from cryptocurrency funds hit a record high while technology sector funds extended their longest outflow streak since the first week of 2023, the firm said. This year’s rally in US equities has driven the expectations for stocks so high that it may turn out to be the biggest hurdle for further gains in the new year. And the bar is even higher for tech stocks, given their massive surge in 2024. A Bloomberg Intelligence analysis recently found that analysts estimate a nearly 30 per cent earnings growth for the sector next year, but tech’s market-cap share of the S&P 500 index implies closer to 40 per cent growth expectations may be embedded in the stocks. “The market’s largest companies and other related technology darlings are still being awarded significant premiums,” said Jason Pride and Michael Reynolds at Glenmede. “Excessive valuations leave room for downside if earnings fail to meet expectations. Market concentration should reward efforts to regularly diversify portfolios.” Bloomberg The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each weekday afternoon . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Shares Investing Aussie dollar Bonds Most Viewed in Business Loading
NexOptic Technology Corp. ( CVE:NXO – Get Free Report )’s stock price dropped 20% during mid-day trading on Saturday . The company traded as low as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. Approximately 480,200 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 387% from the average daily volume of 98,644 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.03. NexOptic Technology Trading Down 20.0 % The firm has a 50-day moving average of C$0.03 and a 200 day moving average of C$0.02. The company has a market cap of C$3.90 million, a P/E ratio of -1.00 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a current ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.33. NexOptic Technology Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) NexOptic Technology Corp., a technology company, develops artificial intelligence and imaging products. It engages in developing All Light Intelligent Imaging Solutions (ALIIS), a suite of intelligent imaging solution that processes raw images and video in real time; and NexCompress technological solutions. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for NexOptic Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for NexOptic Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Lara Williams: Why are my vegan friends going back to meat?Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site Monday evening, announced he was selecting Stephens to be the U.S. ambassador to the Court of Saint James. The Senate is required to confirm the choice. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies,” Trump said in in his post. Stephens is the chairman, president and CEO of Little Rock, Arkansas-based financial services firm Stephens Inc., having taken over the firm from his father. Trump has already named many of his nominees for his Cabinet and high-profile diplomatic posts, assembling a roster of staunch loyalists. Over the weekend, Trump announced he intends to nominate real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. During his first term, Trump selected Robert “Woody” Johnson, a contributor to his campaign and the owner of the New York Jets football team, as his representative to the United Kingdom.
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THE structure and strategy of Zimbabwe’s opposition are under intense scrutiny, as the political terrain grows more complex and volatile. With the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa facing mounting discontent over economic stagnation, corruption, and social decay, the opposition movement should theoretically be at its strongest. Yet, internal fractures and the absence of a cohesive leadership structure have left it vulnerable—not only to state infiltration but also to self-sabotage. This situation reflects a broader malaise within Southern Africa’s opposition movements, especially as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) experiences a wave of political transitions. In Zimbabwe, however, the lack of organisational clarity has given rise to self-appointed voices leveraging social media prominence to shape narratives and dictate the movement’s agenda. In a political system that thrives on suppression, the opposition’s decentralised structure has become both an advantage and a liability. On one hand, the absence of a centralised leadership allows for grassroots mobilisation and flexibility. On the other, it opens the door to opportunists—individuals who lack accountability but wield outsized influence due to their social media visibility. These individuals often dictate the conversation, drowning out experienced voices and well-grounded strategies. Such a scenario has proven fertile ground for state intelligence operatives to infiltrate the movement, either by posing as opposition figures or amplifying divisive rhetoric. Without a clear, uncontested leadership to steer the opposition’s course, the movement risks losing its focus, unity, and public trust. In their frustration with the ruling ZANU-PF’s failures, some opposition figures have resorted to narratives laced with colonial nostalgia. While this rhetoric may resonate with segments of the population disillusioned by decades of post-independence mismanagement, it plays directly into the hands of the ruling party’s propaganda machine. For ZANU-PF and its security apparatus, such rhetoric offers an easy opportunity to brand the opposition as agents of neocolonial interests. This framing is particularly damaging in a region like Southern Africa, where liberation movements still command significant symbolic capital. By associating the opposition with colonial sentiment, the ruling party can discredit them as Trojan horses for foreign interests, thereby undermining their legitimacy. Southern Africa is undergoing significant political shifts. In Botswana, for example, the opposition recently achieved an unprecedented victory, breaking the ruling party’s decades-long grip on power. Similar trends are emerging in other SADC nations, where liberation-era regimes are struggling to maintain relevance in the face of rising youth discontent and economic challenges. In Zimbabwe, however, the ruling elite has proven adept at adapting to these changes, often by exploiting opposition weaknesses. The state’s narrative, which paints opposition movements as destabilising agents backed by external forces, fits neatly into this broader regional strategy. This tactic not only weakens the opposition’s standing domestically but also complicates their efforts to gain support from neighbouring governments, many of which are led by parties with liberation-era ties. The opposition’s current trajectory raises fundamental questions about its future. Can it unify under a centralised, credible leadership that prioritises the public’s interests over personal agendas? Can it resist the temptation to play into the ruling party’s hands with uncoordinated and sometimes reckless rhetoric? To achieve this, the opposition must address several critical areas: Rebuilding Organisational Structure: Without a clear and unified leadership, the opposition will remain vulnerable to infiltration and manipulation. Establishing a transparent decision-making process is essential. Strategic Messaging: The opposition needs to craft a narrative that resonates with the electorate without alienating key constituencies. This means moving away from colonial nostalgia and focusing on forward-looking policies that address the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. Leveraging Regional Momentum: While SADC nations are experiencing political transitions, the opposition must position itself as part of this broader movement for democratic renewal. Building alliances with other opposition movements in the region could amplify their voice and provide much-needed solidarity. Engaging the Youth: With a median age of 19.7 years, Zimbabwe’s population is overwhelmingly young. The opposition must tap into this demographic by addressing issues like unemployment, education, and social mobility. As Zimbabwe stands on the brink of potential change, the opposition faces a defining moment. The stakes could not be higher, both for the movement itself and for the millions of Zimbabweans who are desperate for an alternative to the status quo. However, without significant introspection and strategic recalibration, the opposition risks becoming its own worst enemy. In a region where political transitions are increasingly possible, Zimbabwe’s opposition must seize the moment—or risk fading into irrelevance. By embracing unity, clarity, and a vision that resonates with the electorate, the opposition has a chance to redefine itself and the country’s future. Anything less will leave it trapped in the shadows of the past, ceding ground to a ruling party that has proven its ability to adapt and endure.US stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dow climbed one percent to a second straight all-time closing high on news of the selection of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the critical economic policy position. A widely respected figure on Wall Street, Bessent is seen as being in favor of growth and deficit reduction policies and not known overly fond of trade tariffs. The market "breathed a sigh of relief" at Bessent's selection, said Art Hogan from B. Riley Wealth Management. But after an initial surge Monday, the gains in US equities moderated somewhat. While investors are enthusiastic about the possibility of tax cuts and regulatory relief under Trump, "we do have to face the potential for tariffs being a negative as well as a very tight market around immigration, which is not positive for the economy," Hogan said. Earlier, equity gains were limited in Europe as growth concerns returned to the fore with Germany's Thyssenkrupp announcing plans to cut or outsource 11,000 jobs in its languishing steel division. Currently around 27,000 people are employed in the steel division, which has been battered by high production costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals. Elsewhere, crude oil prices fell decisively as Israel's security cabinet prepared to decide whether to accept a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday. The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all pushed in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet "will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal." And bitcoin's push toward $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week, on hopes that Trump would enact policies to bring the cryptocurrency more into the mainstream. Bitcoin was recently trading under $96,000, having set a record high of $99,728.34 Friday -- the digital currency has soared about 50 percent in value since Trump's election. This week's data includes a reading of consumer confidence and an update of personal consumption prices, a key inflation indicator. Those reporting earnings include Best Buy, Dell and Dick's Sporting Goods. 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Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - As 2024 comes to an end, this article highlights some of the major events that hit the Middle East during the year: Saleh al-Arouri Assassination (January 2) Saleh al-Arouri, a prominent Hamas leader, was killed in a drone attack near Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs and a Hezbollah stronghold. al-Arouri was a deputy head of Hamas' political bureau and a co-founder of the group's military branch, Qassam Brigades. He was living in exile in Lebanon after serving 15 years in an Israeli prison. X (Saleh Al Arouri) Wad An Nora massacre (June 5) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched two attacks on the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state at approximately 5:00 on June 5, 2024, resulting in the killing of at least 100 civilians. The RSF besieged the village and began firing, which led to the horrifying massacre. The RSF recorded themselves employing heavy bombardment, heavy artillery fire, dual cannons, and quadruple cannons on the village after stationing at the Al-Nala office on the outskirts of the village, according to reports from Civilian Resistance Committees. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP) Ismail Hanyieh’s assassination (July 31) Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh, along with one of his bodyguards, were killed in a precise strike targeting their residence in Tehran, Iran, after attending the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP) Beirut Pager Explosions (September 17 & 18) A series of mass explosions struck the Lebanese capital Beirut over the course of two days, as thousands of Pager devices, used by Hezbollah affiliates, were remotely denoted, killing 37+ people and wounding 3,000+. The timing of the two incidents has left many in Lebanon concerned about their usage of technological devices as well as the country's security status. The attack apparently targeted mobile phones, computers, solar energy cells, and walkie-talkie radios purchased around the same period - around five months before the exploding pagers. (Photo by AFP) Hassan Nasrallah Assassination (September 27) The Israeli army had carried out a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut's southern suburb targeting Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Army Radio added that F-35 fighter planes knocked out bunkers with 2,000-pound bombs. Following speculations surrounding his fate, Hezbollah officially released a statement mourning the killing of its secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah, in a series of strikes on a residential block in the southern suburbs of Beirut. (Shutterstock) ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu and Gallant (21 November) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have both been the subject of arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The court believes that there are sufficient grounds to assume that Gallant and Netanyahu purposefully and willfully denied the civilian population in Gaza essential survival items such as food, water, medicine and medical supplies, fuel, and electricity. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI and ABIR SULTAN / various sources / AFP) Lebanon Ceasefire (27 November) The agreement between Israel and Hezbollah aims to put an end to more than a year of hostilities that began on October 8, 2023, when Hezbollah began firing strikes at Israel, vowing it would continue as long as Israel waged war on the people of Gaza. Since October 2023, Israel has uprooted 1.2 million people in Lebanon, killing 3,768, the majority of whom died in the last two months. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP) Operation Deterrence of Aggression in Syria (29 November) Northern Syria experienced significant upheaval as opposition forces launched the ambitious Operation Deterrence of Aggression, which targeted Assad regime-held territories in Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. This coordinated campaign considered one of the most major military efforts since the start of the Syrian crisis, has resulted in rapid territorial advances, the collapse of key regime strongholds, and fresh hope for opposition backers. Opposition forces want to retake displaced areas and establish governance in freed zones through coordinated military, political, and media efforts. (Photo by Aref TAMMAWI / AFP) Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Also Read Top 10 Indian Billionaires in 2022