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Why Syrian president’s Donald Trump visit is so significant - but will it be a slam-dunk?

ANALYSIS: The extraordinary rise of Ahmed Al-Sharaa takes him from wanted militant to the White House via a US military base basketball court, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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Syrian Kurdish forces reach agreement with Damascus to merge with national army, commander says

The Syrian government and the main Kurdish-led force in the country's northeast have agreed in principle to merge the U.S.-backed force into the national army

The Independent UK

Turkish FM says sides are close to a Gaza ceasefire agreement

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says talks on bringing an end to the war in Gaza are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

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Cautious calm in Aleppo after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters

A cautious calm has settled in Syria's Aleppo after overnight clashes between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters

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Claribay Capital Secures Strategic Investment from Stellar Development Foundation to Advance Blockchain Payments

Founded by blockchain and Wall Street veterans Tracy Li and Anthony DeMartino, Claribay has quickly become a center of attention for targeting areas of improvement and development in global finance.

International Business Times

Accused French Islamic State members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say

Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment.

Euronews

Pacifist Japan Struggles To Boost Troops As China Anxiety Grows

Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions.

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Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defense agreement

Turkey will provide weapons, military equipment, and logistical support to Syria as part of a defense agreement

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Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria

Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding.

Al Jazeera

Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says

Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war.

Euronews

Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province

Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions.

Al Jazeera

Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV

Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference ‘dealt blow’ to talks on implementing a March integration deal.

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Syria's minorities demand safeguards for pluralism after clashes between Druze and Bedouins

Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country.

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The Independent UK

Turkey reaffirms support for Syria's stability and reconstruction

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reaffirmed Ankara's support for Syria's stability and reconstruction

Euronews

Turkish FM meets Syria's interim president in aftermath of Druze and Bedouin clashes

Last month, Syria requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defence capabilities following violence that increased tensions in the country and drew an Israeli military intervention.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF, government forces clash in Aleppo province

The Syrian Democratic Forces alleges that Damascus-linked factions attacked four of its positions early on Monday.

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Tensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire

State media says armed groups violated the truce agreed in the predominantly Druze region.

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Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack

Defence Ministry accuses Kurdish-led SDF of injuring four army personnel, three civilians in rocket attack near Manbij.

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US repatriates a child from sprawling camp in northeastern Syria

The United States has repatriated an American child from a large camp in northeastern Syria

Euronews

Syria asks Turkey for defence support after sectarian clashes, officials in Ankara say

Turkey, which has long expressed readiness to assist Damascus, was working towards providing training and technical support to help strengthen Syria's defence capacity, the officials added.

The Independent UK

Syria asks Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes, Turkish officials say

Turkish officials say Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s help to boost its defense capabilities

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Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces

Clashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war

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How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq?

The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict in Turkey. The ceremony was described by many who attended as a profoundly symbolic and emotional day that may signal the beginning of…

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Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says

A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after the latest round of talks

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