Syria
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Pentagon to reduce US troop presence in Syria to under 1,000
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced Friday that it will consolidate all U.S. forces in Syria under the Combined Joint Task…
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Middle East
Russia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks | Syria’s War News
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new leader, would like better relations with Moscow, Qatar said. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…
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Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel’s defence minister says that Israeli troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, as the military tightens its…
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Saudi medical team arrives in Syria to perform 95 heart surgeries and catheterizations
Saudi Gazette report DAMASCUS — A Saudi medical team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief)…
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Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria
ADVERTISEMENT Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sought to position his country as a point of stability in an increasingly…
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Why does Syria matter to Israel and Turkiye? | Syria’s War
Two countries hold talks in bid to avoid confrontation in Syria. Israel and Turkiye have been holding closed-door meetings in…
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Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations | Politics News
The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President…
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Saudi Arabia to resume direct flights to Syria soon
Saudi Gazette report DAMASCUS — A delegation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is scheduled to visit Damascus…
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Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria | News
‘Technical talks’ aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says. Turkish and Israeli…
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Israel pushes on with strategy to keep neighbours weak in Lebanon and Syria | Syria’s War News
Beirut, Lebanon – Israel’s continuing attacks intend to keep its neighbours unstable, weak and fragmented, analysts say, and are contributing…
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KSrelief signs agreement to care for orphans in earthquake-affected areas of Syria
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement via video conference…
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Why is Israel attacking Syria? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel has attacked several locations across Syria, a move condemned by Damascus as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty. Israel…
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Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria
Lucy Williamson BBC Middle East correspondent EPA Israel has repeatedly carried out air strikes on Syrian bases since the fall…
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Saudi Arabia slams continued Israeli acts to destabilize Syria
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned on Thursday the recent Israeli strikes targeting five locations in…
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Israel launches deadly ground incursion amid air strikes on Syria | Syria’s War News
UN envoy for Syria slams ‘repeated’ military attacks by Israel in Syria, warning of violations of international law. Syria has…
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Syria condemns ‘unjustified’ Israeli strikes as tensions rise over Turkey
DAMASCUS — Syria has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Israeli strikes on airbases and other military sites overnight as…
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Syria hit with nationwide power outage amid grid failures | News
Nationwide blackout strikes Syria due to malfunctions, authorities say, amid deepening economic crisis. Syria has suffered a nationwide power outage…
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Lebanon’s PM praises Saudi role in border talks with Syria
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its role…
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Syria forms new government with 22 ministers including one woman
DAMASCUS — Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Saturday formally announced the formation of a new government, pledging to rebuild…
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German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat
The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives…
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At least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria | Syria’s War News
The violence in the border area marks increased friction between Israel and Syria. At least six people have been killed…
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Rebuilding Syria: Life After the Fall of the Assad Regime | Documentary
After al-Assad’s fall, Alaa Yahya leads a humanitarian effort in Damascus to rebuild and reunite Syria. After years of displacement,…
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Saudi Arabia slams Israeli attempts to destabilize Syria through continuous attacks
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation…
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Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10
DAMASCUS — The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire on Monday, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency…
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Two people killed in Israeli air strike on Deraa in southern Syria | Conflict News
The Israeli army said it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that posed a ‘threat to the State of…
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EU pledges $2.7bn to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive | European Union News
Western powers and regional neighbours attend the conference in Brussels aimed at helping the country rebuild after civil war. The…
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Syria points finger at Hezbollah as fighting erupts on border with Lebanon | Syria’s War News
Lebanese and Syrian armies say they have been communicating to ease the brewing border tensions. Fighting has erupted along the…
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Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
A senior Islamic State (IS) group leader in Iraq and Syria has been killed in an operation by members of…
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