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Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warship escorting Sanctioned Vessel near British Waters

The Royal Navy tracked the Russian corvette Boikiy escorting the sanctioned merchant vessel Baltic Leader carrying military hardware from Tartus, Syria, through the English Channel and North Sea for three days, involving HMS Somerset, patrol aircraft, and NATO forces.

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Syria Pledges to Destroy Remaining Chemical Weapons

Syria's Foreign Minister pledged to destroy remaining chemical weapons, following a visit to the OPCW headquarters and talks with the OPCW director in Damascus, committing to international cooperation and accountability for past chemical weapons use.

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Syrian Protest Singer's Songs Endure After Regime's Fall

In Homs, Syria, the songs of Abdel Basset al-Sarout, a former soccer player turned protest singer killed in 2019, are ubiquitous; his lyrics, written by Ayman al-Masri, fueled the revolution against Bashar al-Assad and continue to resonate, despite the regime's efforts to suppress them.

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PKK Leader Öcalan Announces Group's Self-Dissolution and Disarmament

Following a call from Turkish officials, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan announced the group's self-dissolution and disarmament, urging a congress to formalize this decision and integrate with the state; the PKK's Executive Committee declared a ceasefire beginning March 1st.

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Syria's Ramadan: Inconsistent Enforcement of New Restrictions

In post-Assad Syria, the interim government's request for restaurants and coffee shops to close during Ramadan's daytime hours, punishable by up to three months jail, has resulted in inconsistent enforcement, with some businesses opening discreetly while others remain closed, marking a shift from pr...

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Israel Threatens Syria Intervention to Protect Druze Community

Following clashes between Syrian forces and Druze militias in Jaramana, Syria, resulting in casualties, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened military intervention if the Syrian regime harms the Druze community, citing Israel's commitment to protecting its Druze population and those in the...

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Syria's Interim Government Unveils Constitutional Draft Amidst Debate Over Religious Requirement

Syria's interim government created a seven-member committee to draft a constitutional declaration after the December 8, 2024, fall of the Assad regime; leaked provisions requiring a Muslim president sparked debate over inclusion and democratic governance.

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Syria Vows to Eliminate Remaining Chemical Weapons

Syria's foreign minister vowed to eliminate remaining chemical weapons, appealing for international help after investigations revealed government use of sarin and chlorine gas; this follows the destruction of 1,300 metric tons of weapons in 2013.

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EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million

The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.

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European Asylum Applications Drop 11% in 2024

Asylum applications in 29 European countries fell by 11% in 2024 to 1,014,000, with Germany receiving the most (237,000), followed by Spain, Italy, and France; Syrians remained the largest group, but numbers decreased, while Ukrainian applications for permanent refugee status increased substantially...

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Syria's Post-Assad Ramadan: Strict Observance and Fears of a More Conservative Islamic State

Following the December coup that ousted Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the interim government has banned public eating and drinking during Ramadan, imposing fines and jail time for violations; this contrasts sharply with the previous year under Assad's rule and has sparked fears of a shift toward a more ...

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Post-Assad Syria Enforces Strict Ramadan Observances

Damascus observes its first Ramadan free from the Al Assad regime, with the new Islamic administration enforcing daytime closures of food venues and public eating/drinking bans, raising concerns about future religious freedoms despite official assurances.

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