Syria Appoints Former HTS Leader as Defense Minister
Syria's new transitional government appointed Major General Maref Abu Qusra, a former leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as the Minister of Defense on December 8th, aiming to integrate various armed factions into a unified national army under the Ministry of Defense. This followed recent ministe...
Syria Appoints Former HTS Leader as Defense Minister
Syria's new transitional government appointed Major General Maref Abu Qusra, a former leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as the Minister of Defense on December 8th, aiming to integrate various armed factions into a unified national army under the Ministry of Defense. This followed recent ministe...
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Turkey-Kurdish Conflict: Syria Remains a Key Point of Contention
Aytunç Erkin's article analyzes excerpts from "İmralı Notları," a 2015 book detailing meetings between Abdullah Öcalan and Turkish officials, revealing conflicting red lines regarding Syria between then-Prime Minister Erdoğan and Öcalan that persist in the current political climate, specifically hig...
Turkey-Kurdish Conflict: Syria Remains a Key Point of Contention
Aytunç Erkin's article analyzes excerpts from "İmralı Notları," a 2015 book detailing meetings between Abdullah Öcalan and Turkish officials, revealing conflicting red lines regarding Syria between then-Prime Minister Erdoğan and Öcalan that persist in the current political climate, specifically hig...
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Hezbollah Threatens to Resume Hostilities with Israel
Hezbollah's deputy chief Mahmoud Komati declared the end of their 60-day ceasefire with Israel on day 61 unless Israeli forces withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting Hezbollah's continued military capabilities and the precarious regional security situation.
Hezbollah Threatens to Resume Hostilities with Israel
Hezbollah's deputy chief Mahmoud Komati declared the end of their 60-day ceasefire with Israel on day 61 unless Israeli forces withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting Hezbollah's continued military capabilities and the precarious regional security situation.
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Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
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Iraq to Repatriate 500 Citizens from Syrian Al Hol Camp
Over 500 Iraqi citizens will be repatriated from Syria's Al Hol camp in the coming days, adding to the 10,142 already returned; this follows continued requests from Kurdish authorities, despite international hesitation due to security concerns.
Iraq to Repatriate 500 Citizens from Syrian Al Hol Camp
Over 500 Iraqi citizens will be repatriated from Syria's Al Hol camp in the coming days, adding to the 10,142 already returned; this follows continued requests from Kurdish authorities, despite international hesitation due to security concerns.
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Israeli Incursion into Syrian Golan Heights Leads to Civilian Casualties
On Wednesday, Israeli troops entered the Syrian village of Suesa, prompting a peaceful protest that resulted in seven villagers being shot by Israeli soldiers. This incident follows Israel's expansion of its Golan Heights occupation and hundreds of airstrikes in Syria, actions the UN considers viola...
Israeli Incursion into Syrian Golan Heights Leads to Civilian Casualties
On Wednesday, Israeli troops entered the Syrian village of Suesa, prompting a peaceful protest that resulted in seven villagers being shot by Israeli soldiers. This incident follows Israel's expansion of its Golan Heights occupation and hundreds of airstrikes in Syria, actions the UN considers viola...
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First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
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Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
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Putin's Year-End Address: Selective Narrative on Ukraine and Omitted Key Events
In his four-and-a-half-hour televised address on December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on Russia's military advancements in Ukraine, largely ignoring the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a major terrorist attack in Moscow, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.
Putin's Year-End Address: Selective Narrative on Ukraine and Omitted Key Events
In his four-and-a-half-hour televised address on December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on Russia's military advancements in Ukraine, largely ignoring the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a major terrorist attack in Moscow, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.
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Syria's New Leader Announces Plans Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's new leader, Ahmet al Sarraj, met with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced a four-year plan for elections, and aims to dissolve the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, while 31 Kurdish fighters were killed in clashes with Turkey-backed groups in recent days.
Syria's New Leader Announces Plans Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's new leader, Ahmet al Sarraj, met with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced a four-year plan for elections, and aims to dissolve the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, while 31 Kurdish fighters were killed in clashes with Turkey-backed groups in recent days.
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Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
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35,114 Syrian Refugees Return Home in 21 Days
Turkey has seen 35,114 Syrian refugees return to their homeland in the past 21 days, with an average of 1,700 daily returns, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced; this follows a broader trend of voluntary returns and is expected to accelerate during the summer.
35,114 Syrian Refugees Return Home in 21 Days
Turkey has seen 35,114 Syrian refugees return to their homeland in the past 21 days, with an average of 1,700 daily returns, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced; this follows a broader trend of voluntary returns and is expected to accelerate during the summer.
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40% Bias Score