Germany, France set condition for interaction with Syria’s new government

Germany and France have expressed readiness to work with Syria's new government while emphasizing that respect for fundamental human rights and the protection of minorities would be essential for interaction.

Rescuers continue search amid rumours of hidden prisoners in Syria’s Sednaya

Following the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, endeavours continue to free what many believe to be the remaining prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison.

Israeli attacks southern Lebanon despite cease-fire, casualties reported

A civilian was killed and four soldiers were injured in an Israeli air attack in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of a cease-fire deal between the two sides, the army in Beirut announced.

Iran Health Minister: 50k Iranians die of air pollution each year

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafargandi has raised alarming concerns about air pollution, stating that approximately 50,000 lives are lost annually in Iran due to its effects.

Iran in direct contact with militant groups within Syria’s new leadership: Reuters

Tehran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels within Syria's new leadership after its key ally Bashar al-Assad's ouster, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, in a bid to "prevent a hostile trajectory" between the two countries.

Britain considering removing HTS from terror list

The United Kingdom is considering removing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of designated terrorist organisations following the rebel group's victory in Syria.

Int’l artistic event in Iran condemns Israel’s ‘savagery’ against children in Gaza, Lebanon

The Iranian capital Tehran has hosted an international artistic event held in support of children in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, who have been hit by more than a year of Israeli attacks, denouncing the Zionist regime’s “sheer savagery” towards minors.

Russia confirms Putin personally approved Assad’s asylum following Syrian gov’t fall

Russian President Vladimir Putin has personally approved Bashar Assad’s asylum in Moscow, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The revelation follows reports that the deposed Syrian president and his family arrived in Russia after the fall of Damascus to armed opposition forces.

Kurds say Turkish drone attack killed several in Syria

At least a dozen people, including children, have lost their lives after a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Kurdish-populated village in Syria’s province of Raqqah.

Ukraine has lost 43k soldiers in action since start of war: Zelensky

Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers on the battlefield since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a rare statement on Ukrainian losses posted on X.

Militants informed Turkey about plan to oust Assad: Report

The Ankara government was aware of the militants’ plan to launch a major offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s government, according to a report released following the fall of the Syrian president.

Soaring over Iran’s Maharloo Lake

Maharloo Lake, a seasonal wonder nestled in the south of Iran, dries up towards the end of summer, only to be revived by the autumn and winter rains.

One million displaced Gazans face extreme winter cold: UN

Nearly one million displaced Palestinians in war-torn Gaza are at risk of extreme cold and rain this winter, the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) warned on Sunday.

Israeli soldiers occupy more territory in Syria: Report

Defence Minister Israel Katz says that Israeli soldiers are seizing “additional points” in the buffer zone in the Golan Heights, according to Ynet News.

Energy giants voice deep concern over Israel deliberate attacks on Iran

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has expressed alarm about Israeli attacks against Iran in recent months, warning that such moves pose serious risks to global energy chain.

Trump says he will consider leaving NATO

US President-elect Donald Trump has stated in an interview he would "absolutely" consider leaving NATO if allies don't "pay their bills".

US says launched airstrikes against Daesh camps in Syria following Assad fall

The United States has conducted air attacks against Daesh camps in Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced in a statement.

Mehdi Alirezaei, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reporter, passes away

Mehdi Alirezaei, a well-reputed urban affairs reporter for Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, has passed away at the age of 46 due to a heart attack.

US officials discussed merits of removing $10m bounty on militant group HTS head: Report

US officials have discussed the merits of removing a $10m bounty on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, whose rebel group swept into Damascus and toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, a senior Arab official briefed by Washington told Middle East Eye.

Syrian army’s inability to counter militants was surprising: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed that Tehran had alerted the Syrian government about an impending offensive by militants before it was launched. Still, the Syrian army was “surprisingly” incapable of countering the lightning onslaught.

Biden calls Assad fall ‘fundamental act of justice’

US President Joe Biden has called the recent collapse of the government in Syria “a fundamental act of justice” in remarks at the White House.

Zelensky refutes Trump’s call for peace with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a call by US President-elect Donald Trump for an immediate truce and peace talks between Kiev and Moscow.

Pres. Pezeshkian: Syrians must decide their country’s fate

Iran's President emphasized that the future of Syria, including its political and governance systems, must be determined solely by its people.

Syria’s Assad is in Russia with family: Kremlin sources

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been granted asylum in Russia and is currently in Moscow with his family, RIA Novosti and TASS reported on Sunday, citing Kremlin sources. The development comes as militants seized control of Damascus, effectively ending Assad’s 24-year rule.

UAE official stresses need for dialogue with Iran amid Syria’s uncertainty

Anwar Gargash, International Affairs Advisor to the President of the UAE, has called for dialogue with Iran to address the evolving situation in Syria.

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