International Meetings to Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Syria
Two meetings, one among Arab states and another with Western powers and the UN, will be held in Saudi Arabia to discuss lifting international sanctions on Syria's new transitional government led by Ahmad al-Chareh, following the end of the 13-year civil war and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by al-Qa...
International Meetings to Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Syria
Two meetings, one among Arab states and another with Western powers and the UN, will be held in Saudi Arabia to discuss lifting international sanctions on Syria's new transitional government led by Ahmad al-Chareh, following the end of the 13-year civil war and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by al-Qa...
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Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Clash
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and six wounded in a northern Gaza clash this morning, with two seriously injured; initial reports point to explosives and gunfire near Beit Hanoun.
Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Clash
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and six wounded in a northern Gaza clash this morning, with two seriously injured; initial reports point to explosives and gunfire near Beit Hanoun.
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Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
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Syria's Future: International Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Unity and Normalization
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Arab and Western counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria's future, emphasizing the need for territorial integrity, unity, and the possible dissolution of the SDF, while highlighting the importance of coordination with international actors.
Syria's Future: International Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Unity and Normalization
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Arab and Western counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria's future, emphasizing the need for territorial integrity, unity, and the possible dissolution of the SDF, while highlighting the importance of coordination with international actors.
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Iran Shows Off Missiles Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
Iranian General Hossein Salami inspected an underground missile facility, asserting continued growth in missile production, amidst heightened regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes in Iran and Yemen, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war resulting in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths.
Iran Shows Off Missiles Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
Iranian General Hossein Salami inspected an underground missile facility, asserting continued growth in missile production, amidst heightened regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes in Iran and Yemen, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war resulting in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths.
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Gaza Death Toll Far Higher Than Official Figures: LSHTM Study
A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates 64,260 deaths in Gaza due to traumatic injuries between October 7, 2023, and June 30, 2024—far exceeding the official figure of 37,877 and highlighting significant underreporting due to war damage.
Gaza Death Toll Far Higher Than Official Figures: LSHTM Study
A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates 64,260 deaths in Gaza due to traumatic injuries between October 7, 2023, and June 30, 2024—far exceeding the official figure of 37,877 and highlighting significant underreporting due to war damage.
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Syria's Jihadist Leader Seeks to Forge Inclusive Governance
Following a protracted conflict, Syria's new administration, led by former jihadist Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is engaging with international actors; his inclusive policies, while promising, face significant challenges in institutional reform and economic recovery.
Syria's Jihadist Leader Seeks to Forge Inclusive Governance
Following a protracted conflict, Syria's new administration, led by former jihadist Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is engaging with international actors; his inclusive policies, while promising, face significant challenges in institutional reform and economic recovery.
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Sullivan: US Safer, Adversaries Weaker Under Biden
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claims that under President Biden, Russia, China, and Iran are weaker, while the US is safer with stronger alliances, despite the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and recent Israeli attacks.
Sullivan: US Safer, Adversaries Weaker Under Biden
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claims that under President Biden, Russia, China, and Iran are weaker, while the US is safer with stronger alliances, despite the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and recent Israeli attacks.
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International Meeting in Riyadh Addresses Syria's Transition
International and regional officials met in Riyadh on January 12, 2025, to discuss Syria's transition, with the Syrian foreign minister attending for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's removal; discussions included potential sanctions relief, contingent on Syria's political progress.
International Meeting in Riyadh Addresses Syria's Transition
International and regional officials met in Riyadh on January 12, 2025, to discuss Syria's transition, with the Syrian foreign minister attending for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's removal; discussions included potential sanctions relief, contingent on Syria's political progress.
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Trump's Syria Policy: Upending Alliances in the Middle East
Donald Trump's praise for Turkey's actions in post-Assad Syria, despite historical inaccuracies regarding Ottoman presence, unsettles Greece and reveals a pragmatic US foreign policy shift prioritizing immediate political gains over long-standing alliances.
Trump's Syria Policy: Upending Alliances in the Middle East
Donald Trump's praise for Turkey's actions in post-Assad Syria, despite historical inaccuracies regarding Ottoman presence, unsettles Greece and reveals a pragmatic US foreign policy shift prioritizing immediate political gains over long-standing alliances.
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White House Mediates Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Before Trump Inauguration
The White House is mediating a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Hamas offered a list of 34 Israeli captives for a phased release, while Israel seeks a segmented deal, creating a complex negotiation.
White House Mediates Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Before Trump Inauguration
The White House is mediating a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Hamas offered a list of 34 Israeli captives for a phased release, while Israel seeks a segmented deal, creating a complex negotiation.
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US Support for Israel During the October 2023 Gaza Conflict: A Dual Approach
The Biden administration's support for Israel during the October 2023 conflict involved providing weapons and diplomatic support while simultaneously restricting Israel's military actions and maintaining the supply of goods to Gaza, indirectly aiding Hamas; the incoming Trump administration is expec...
US Support for Israel During the October 2023 Gaza Conflict: A Dual Approach
The Biden administration's support for Israel during the October 2023 conflict involved providing weapons and diplomatic support while simultaneously restricting Israel's military actions and maintaining the supply of goods to Gaza, indirectly aiding Hamas; the incoming Trump administration is expec...
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64% Bias Score