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Turkey's Erdogan Postpones White House Visit

President Erdogan delays White House visit amid escalating tensions with the US over Syria and S-400 issues. Uncertainty looms over future diplomatic effor...

Iran Ally Syria Strives To Stay Out Of Gaza War: Experts

Syria has avoided getting embroiled in the Gaza war, experts said, despite a strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, blamed on Israel, that threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

Kurdish-Led Authorities Repatriate Tajik Women And Children From Syria

Kurdish-led authorities repatriate Tajik women and children from IS camps in Syria following a tragic attack in Moscow. Thousands repatriated from al-Hol camp.

Armenian genocide remembered as Assyrians fight for acknowledgement of their plight

Overshadowed by the Armenian genocide that cost the lives of some 1,5 million people, and which is commemorated on 24 April, the experience of other minorities that were targeted by the Ottoman Empire is often forgotten. Yet a smaller group, which was almost wiped out is now trying to gain…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2024

Iran Cuts Syria Presence After Strikes Blamed On Israel: Monitor

Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel, a source close to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and a war monitor said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024

Iran seems like it’s in escalation mode – but all-out war with Israel is the last thing it wants

The country is on the defensive. While Israel has ironclad support from its allies, Tehran is vulnerable and isolated, says Lina Khatib of Soas University of London

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Middle East crisis: More than 200 bodies recovered from temporary mass graves in Nasser hospital, local authorities say – as it happened

Residents return to site in search of bodies of loved ones following withdrawal of Israeli forces last month

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024

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Iraq Rockets Target US Base In Syria, Security Sources Report

Rockets fired at US base in Syria from Iraq raise tensions in the region involving multiple countries. Ongoing conflicts complicate the situation.

Syria's Only Astronaut Mohammad Faris Dies In Turkish Exile

Learn about Mohammad Faris, Syria's first astronaut, who defected from Syria due to political differences and passed away in Turkey at the age of 72.

Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Muhammed Faris, who was the first cosmonaut from Syria and second Arab to fly into space, has died at the age of 72.

Space · Apr 20, 2024

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?

Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024

Has Israel attacked Iran’s Isfahan province? What we know so far

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, but downplayed the incident.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2024

Islamic State Attack Kills 22 Pro-Government Fighters In Syria

Islamic State attack near Sukhna claims 22 lives, targeting pro-government Quds Brigade fighters. Ongoing security challenges in war-torn Syria.

How Iran-Israel tensions have escalated since the war on Gaza: A timeline

Iranian media on Friday reported explosions in Isfahan city, amid steadily increasing tensions with Israel.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2024

Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea

A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much.

Material Losses Reported In Southern Syria After Israeli Strike

Recent Israeli strike in southern Syria causes material losses, highlighting ongoing tensions and the need for diplomatic solutions.

International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024

Oil Surges, Equities Sink As Iran Blasts Fan MidEast Escalation Fears

Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.

WEKU · Apr 19, 2024

Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says

Iranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel's military has not responded to NPR's requests for comment.

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Amnesty International Reports Abuses In Syrian Detention Facilities

Amnesty International exposes widespread abuses in northeast Syria's detention facilities, urging action to protect detainees' rights.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

US and UK complicit in detentions at Syrian camps where torture rife, says Amnesty

Report says thousands of people held in little-reported facilities where authorities are violating human rights on a large scale

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024

Seoul, Tokyo vow 'appropriate action' on weak yen and won

The foreign exchange market has witnessed a surge in volatility following Iran's weekend drone and missile assault on Israel, in retaliation for what Tehran said was an Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria.

Reason · Apr 16, 2024

"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…

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

Middle East On Edge After Israel Vows 'Response' To Iran Strikes

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

France 24 · Apr 15, 2024

Israel mulls next move after direct strikes by Iran: Does it stop here?

Did it finish with Saturday night, or will it spiral further out of control? Iran's first-ever direct attack against Israel has already sent the whole region into uncharted territory. We ask about the measure of its response to Israel's targeting of Tehran's embassy compound in Syria. We also ask whether…

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

What to know about Iran's strike on Israel; Jury selection begins for Trump trial

Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers at an Iranian consulate in Syria. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to begin Monday in New York.

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