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What will happen if the United States decided to suddenly withdraw from northeastern Syria? What if Turkey carried out its threats and launched an attack in the north of the country? What if a secret deal was made to hand over Deir Ezzor oil fields to Damascus in exchange for…

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Bhutan to triple tourist tax to $200 when it reopens

South Asian destination charges a daily tourism fee for visitors

The Independent UK

Can Russia Revive the Adana Agreement between Syria and Turkey?

Whenever Turkey threatens to launch a military operation in northern Syria to establish a “safe zone,” Russia puts on the mediation table the revival of the Sochi Agreement on the east of the Euphrates, in preparation for the implementation of the Adana Agreement.

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HRW: Australian Teenager Dies in Northeast Syria Prison

An Australian teenager detained in northeast Syria after living as a child under ISIS rule has died in unclear circumstances, New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch said. The rights group on Monday cited family members as saying an Australian government official had informed them Yusuf Zahab, who would have…

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Australian teenager dies in northeast Syria prison - rights group

An Australian teenager detained in northeast Syria after living as a child under Islamic State (ISIS) rule has died in unclear circumstances, New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch said.

Reuters

SDF Announces General Mobilization in Anticipation of Turkish Attack

The military councils of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared Monday general mobilization in areas under their control in northeastern Syria. They also announced sending military reinforcements near the borders with Turkey as Ankara continues to threaten to wage a new offensive in the region. The Syrian Observatory for Human…

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Australian teenager Yusuf Zahab dies in Syrian prison

Yusuf Zahab, who was taken to Syria when he was 11, died in Kurdish-held prison months after pleading for help.

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Turkey: Operation in North Syria Neither Postponed Nor Cancelled

Turkey announced on Sunday that it will neither cancel nor delay a military operation against sites controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkish forces are being targeted by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, YPG, the largest components of the SDF. Speaking…

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Syrian Regime Forces Deploy Quality Weapons in SDF Areas

The Syrian regime forces reinforced their military units in the countryside of Raqqa and Aleppo governorates after coordinating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and receiving a guarantee from the Russian forces deployed in the vicinity. Syrian convoys moved under the protection of Russian warplanes and brought in heavy reinforcements,…

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SDF, Syrian Regime Agree on Defense Plan to Repel Turkish Attack

The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that it had agreed to a joint defense Russia-mediated plan with regime forces loyal to President Bashar Assad should Turkey launch an attack against northern Syria. Turkey has for weeks been threatening to launch an operation against fighters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party…

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Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Iran walks a diplomatic tightrope as Turkey plans military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, a key Tehran ally.

Al Jazeera

Kurds Reveal Meetings with Syrian Govt to Protect Border against Turkey

A prominent Kurdish official revealed that meetings have been held between the autonomous Kurdish authority in the region east of the Euphrates River and representatives of the Syrian government to reach understandings on “protecting” the Syrian-Turkish border. The talks, which were sponsored by Russia, are the first amid a rise…

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Candidates prioritize economy, security

"The economy and employment" is the most important issue for candidates running in the upcoming House of Councillors election, followed by "diplomacy and security," according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

SDF helmets used by Ukraine soldiers on front lines of battle against Russia

KYIV -- Self-Defense Forces helmets provided by the Japanese government to Ukraine have been found to be used by Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of combat with Russian troops.

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Russia Presses SDF to Merge with Syrian Regime Forces

Russia has been pressuring the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to merge with the Syrian regime government forces. The revelation was made as more military reinforcements continued to be deployed to northern Syria amid Turkey’s threat to carry out a new offensive against the Kurdish SDF. Commander of the SDF Mazloum…

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SDC’s Ahmed: Washington Rejects Any Turkish Attack Inside Syrian Territory

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is once again threatening to launch a new cross-border military operation in Syria against the remaining areas of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG). US armed forces, Russian forces and forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are deployed…

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Political Pulse / Concerned public, not gaiatsu, now drives strong security policies

Japan has been both cautious and passive about evolving its security policy for a long time. Japan has a well-known history of being forced to change its policies by gaiatsu (foreign pressure) from the United States. Even though gaiatsu hasn't disappeared, we are now heading into a new era in…

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Turkish-backed Syrian forces expect military operation soon

SNA forces say the fight against the SDF in Tal Rifaat and Manbij is a chance for some of their fighters to return home.

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Syrian Opposition Tasks Local Military Councils with Liberating Manbij, Tal Rifaat

Opposition factions affiliated with the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) have assigned recently formed military councils in the Aleppo countryside cities of Tel Rifaat and Manbij to lead military operations, in cooperation with Turkish forces, to liberate the two cities from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). “In line with important…

The Independent UK

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

The U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria say they will turn to the government in Damascus for support should Turkey go ahead with its threat to launch a new incursion into the war-torn country

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Syrian, Russian Forces Boosted after Turkey Signals Operation

Russia and Syrian government forces have been bolstered in northern Syria where Turkey may soon launch an offensive against Kurdish fighters, Turkish and opposition Syrian officials said, as Ankara prepares for talks with Moscow. President Tayyip Erdogan said two weeks ago Turkey would launch new military operations in Syria to…

Reuters

Syrian, Russian forces boosted after Turkey signals operation - officials

Russia and Syrian government forces have been bolstered in northern Syria where Turkey may soon launch an offensive against Kurdish fighters, Turkish and rebel Syrian officials said, as Ankara prepares for talks with Moscow.

Asharq Al-Awsat

SDF: Syria Army Should Use Air Defenses Against Turkish Invasion

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces would coordinate with Syrian government troops to fend off any Turkish invasion of the north, the SDF commander told Reuters on Sunday, saying Damascus should use its air defense systems against Turkish planes. Ankara has vowed a new offensive on swathes of northern Syria controlled…

Reuters

Syria army should use air defences against Turkish invasion, U.S.-backed SDF says

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces would coordinate with Syrian government troops to fend off any Turkish invasion of the north, the SDF commander told Reuters on Sunday, saying Damascus should use its air defence systems against Turkish planes.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Stresses it Won’t ‘Remain Silent’ over Attacks from Syria

Turkey informed the United States it is committed to taking necessary measures against “terrorist organizations” threatening its national security, and that it will not tolerate the escalation of attacks against Turkish territory from the areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria.

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