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UN special envoy hopes for Syria’s swift recovery after Assad’s fall

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UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has stated that the global body is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the country and is looking forward to the next steps toward a political transition following the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East

Netanyahu informs Trump of its resolve to act against Iran

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed US President-elect Donald Trump of his determination to act against Hezbollah and Iran. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Syria, as well as endeavours to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Israel plans to deploy automated weapons in West Bank

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The Israeli army is preparing to deploy remotely controlled automated weapons across occupied West Bank checkpoints in order to target Palestinians, according to a report by the Israeli Army Radio.
Middle East

Israel says carried out about 800 strikes in Syria since fall of Assad

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Israel is pressing ahead with its military onslaught against Syria, targeting multiple positions across the Arab nation.
Europe

North Korean soldiers joining Russian attacks in Kursk: Zelensky

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A "significant number" of North Korean soldiers have begun fighting alongside Russia's army in assault operations in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.
Europe

More regions could be added to Russia: Ex-president

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Russia could welcome more territories into the country in the future, former President Dmitry Medvedev has suggested.
Europe

Britain calls on G7 to intensify pressure on Russia with sanctions

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for inflicting "maximum pain" on Russian President Vladimir Putin through additional sanctions and enhanced military support for Ukraine.
Middle East

Russia to pull back military from northern Syria: Reuters

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Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases in the country after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, four Syrian officials have told Reuters.
Middle East

Eight Arab states vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

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Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s fall.
Middle East

White Helmets pledges to hold Assad accountable for “his crimes”

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The Syrian Civil Defence, better known as the White Helmets, has vowed to hold ousted President Bashar al-Assad accountable for “the crimes and human rights violations” committed during his 14-year rule.
Middle East

Hamas says Israeli military deliberately bombed site to kill captives inside

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The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has announced that the Israeli army bombed a location in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli hostages were held, confirming that the bombing was repeated to ensure their death.
Middle East

HTS leader: Israel has ‘no more excuses’ to attack Syria

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The leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), that played a key role in the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government, spoke about Israel for the first time since taking over the country, saying the Israeli raids on Syria have crossed the red lines.
Middle East

US acknowledges direct contact with Syrian new leadership

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The administration of US President Joe Biden has acknowledged contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian opposition group that played a leading role in toppling longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East

Turkey reopens diplomatic mission in Syria days after fall of Assad gov’t

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The Turkish flag was raised at its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday as the mission resumed operations following a hiatus of 12 years, days after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East

Over 12k Palestinians arrested by Israel in West Bank since start of Gaza war: Report

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Israeli soldiers have detained more than 12,000 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank since Tel Aviv waged an all-out war against the besieged Gaza Strip in October last year, a Palestinian prisoners advocacy group announced in a report.
Europe

EU seeking to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over “disinformation campaigns”: Report

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The European Union is set to put its first sanctions against Russia for "disinformation and hybrid activities", according to a report.
Middle East

Majority of Turks see Assad’s overthrow as positive: Poll

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A recent survey conducted in Turkey has revealed that a majority of the public is satisfied with the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Middle East

Russia appears to be withdrawing military assets from Syria following fall of Assad: Report

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Satellite imagery collected by Maxar has suggested that Russia is preparing to scale back its military presence in Syria in the wake of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East

Arab League deplores Israel seizure of Syrian territory

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The Arab League issued a resolution condemning the Israeli grab of the buffer zone in Syrian territory. It stressed that the Arab countries have approached the United Nations Security Council to hold a session on Israel’s practices against Syria.
Middle East

US top diplomat meets Iraq PM during unannounced visit to Baghdad to discuss Syria

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighbouring Syria in the wake of the fall of Bashar al-Assad during an unannounced visit to Baghdad.
Europe

Russia carries out large aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

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Russia launched its latest massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday, using cruise missiles to target energy infrastructure across the country, particularly in the western border regions.
Middle East

Ove one million Syrians displaced in 2 weeks: UN

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The United Nations has announced that an estimated 1.1 million people have been displaced across Syria since the resurgence of armed groups that led to the collapse of the Damascus government.
Middle East

UN chief ‘concerned’ by Israel expansion into Golan Heights and Syria attacks

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lashed out at Israel for launching strikes on Syria and expanding its territory further into the occupied Golan Heights after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Europe

EU’s top diplomat says frozen Russia’s assets should be used to aid Ukraine

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Billions of Russian state funds frozen in the European Union should be used to aid Ukraine, the EU’s top diplomat has stated.
Middle East

G7 says to ‘fully support’ Syrian government that respects ‘rule of law’

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Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US are ready to support the transition to an “inclusive” government in Syria, according to a statement issued by G7 president Italy.
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