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Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey

The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to push for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in Syria, including the escalating Turkish bombardment of Kurdish areas

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Hassan Nasrallah, longtime leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, is killed by his archenemy Israel

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who transformed the Lebanese militant group into a potent paramilitary and political force in the Middle East was killed in an Israeli airstrike

The Independent UK

Who was Hassan Nasrallah? Hezbollah leader of Lebanese militant group killed in Israeli strike

Hassan Nasrallah’s death is not only an enormous blow to Hezbollah but also to Iran, whose Revolutionary Guards founded the group in 1982

The Independent UK

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Thousands are pouring into Syria, fleeing worsening conflict in Lebanon

Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon are pouring into Syria in growing numbers

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Some Lebanese who fear war is coming have an unusual backup plan: Moving to Syria

Residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs have been scrambling to make contingency plans since an Israeli airstrike demolished an apartment building in a busy neighborhood where Hezbollah has its main operations and base of support

The Independent UK

Proxy forces armed by Iran could take part in retaliation against Israel over Hamas leader's killing

As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the regional militias that the Islamic Republic has armed for decades could play a role in any attack

The Independent UK

Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.

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The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh's replacement. Here are the possible contenders

The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes

The Independent UK

Italy plans to return an ambassador to Syria to reflect new diplomatic developments, minister says

Italy is planning to send an ambassador back to Syria after a decade-long absence, in a diplomatic move that could spark divisions among European Union allies

The Independent UK

Syria's Baath Party Wins Majority In Parliamentary Elections

Syria's parliamentary elections show Baath Party dominance amid irregularities and limited competition. President Assad may seek term extension.

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Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials

A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse took place has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of immigration fraud

The Independent UK

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Prominent Syrian Businessman In Border Area

Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman Mohammed Baraa Katerji with ties to Assad regime and Iran-backed groups, highlighting complex dynamics in the...

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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Prominent Syrian Businessman Near Border

Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman, Gaza airstrike claims lives, Houthi attack in Red Sea. Recent developments in the Middle East region.

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The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills a prominent Syrian businessman with close ties to Assad

An Israeli drone strike on a car near the Lebanon-Syria border has killed a prominent Syrian businessman who was sanctioned by the United States and had close to Syrian President Bashar Assad's government

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Syrians Vote In Parliamentary Election With Potential Constitutional Implications

Syrians participate in parliamentary elections focusing on potential constitutional amendment to extend President Assad's term.

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France's top court to examine arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

Prosecutors have asked France's highest court to review the legality of a French arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over deadly chemical attacks on Syrian soil in 2013.

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador To Syria In 12 Years

Recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia appointing an ambassador to Syria and improving relations with Iran.

The Independent UK

French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced three high-ranking Syrian officials in absentia to life in prison for complicity in war crimes in a landmark case against the regime of Syria’s President Bashar Assad and the first such case on European soil

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Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts

The landmark trial of three former Syrian intelligence officials has begun at a Paris court for the alleged torture and killing of a French-Syrian father and son who were arrested over a decade ago, during the height of Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests

Evening Standard

Syria's London-born first lady Asma al-Assad has leukemia, presidency says

The president’s wife was previously treated for breast cancer

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Paris Trial To Determine Responsibility For Syrian Disappearances

Landmark trial in Paris as Syrian officials face charges for torture and killings during civil war.

The Independent UK

Why is France trying top Syrian former officials for alleged torture and killing of father and son?

In a landmark trial, a Paris court will this week seek to determine whether top Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the disappearance and deaths of a French-Syrian father and his son

Reason

"Trump Didn't Violate Logan Act with Reshare of Old Iran Social Media Post, Experts Say"

PolitiFact (Jeff Cercone) has the story; I am one of the experts. An excerpt about the facts: After Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on April 13 in its first direct military assault on the country, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told his X followers why he thought former…

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US Imposes Sanctions On Entities Supporting Iran And Militants

US sanctions entities supporting Iran, Hezbollah, and Houthis, and targets individuals involved in Syrian government financial evasion and Captagon traffic...

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Syria's Civil War Enters 14Th Year Amid Rising Violence

Syria's 14-year civil war sees escalating violence, foreign involvement, and dire humanitarian crisis. Recent events highlight the urgent need for internat...

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