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Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers
Murhaf Abu Qasra was named defence minister in the interim government, an official source told Reuters. Abu Qasra, who is…
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Saudi Arabia previously warned Germany about attacker’s extremist views: Source
Saudi Arabia had previously warned German authorities about the extremist views of the suspect behind the Christmas market car-ramming incident…
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US airstrikes hit Houthi missile storage and command facility in Yemen: CENTCOM
US conducted precision airstrikes on a Houthi missile storage facility and a command-and-control center in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to a statement…
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Syrian authorities appoint an HTS commander as defense minister, source says
Syria’s new rulers have appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a leading figure in the insurgency which toppled Bashar al-Assad, as defense…
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Syria’s SDF says five fighters killed in strikes by Turkish-backed forces
The US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said five of its fighters had been killed on Saturday in attacks by Turkish-backed…
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Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is “closer than…
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Syrian soldiers distance themselves from al-Assad in return for promised amnesty
Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers on Saturday reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar al-Assad…
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US senators seek Turkey sanctions, citing military action in Syria
Two US senators introduced bipartisan legislation on Friday that would impose sanctions on Turkey, citing concerns over military action by…
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Amnesty slams Hezbollah for unguided rocket fire at Israeli towns
Human rights group Amnesty International on Friday condemned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for firing salvos of unguided rockets at civilian areas of Israel during the latest…
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UN extends peacekeeping mission between Syria, Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended a long-running peacekeeping mission between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights for…
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