Israel plans to deploy automated weapons in West Bank

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.

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

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

North Korean soldiers joining Russian attacks in Kursk: Zelensky

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.

IRGC chief predicts Syria to be liberated

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has echoed a prediction of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that Syrian people would eventually liberate their country from occupation.

More regions could be added to Russia: Ex-president

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

Britain calls on G7 to intensify pressure on Russia with sanctions

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.

Russia to pull back military from northern Syria: Reuters

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hamas says Israeli military deliberately bombed site to kill captives inside

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.

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

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.

US acknowledges direct contact with Syrian new leadership

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.

Data show Iran’s oil exports to China dropped significantly

Data by a major tanker tracking service revealed that Iran’s oil exports to China hit four-month low amid a rise in domestic demand for energy as well as regional tensions that affected the transport and removed customers from the market.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Nuclear head says Iran producing dozens of radiopharmaceuticals using domestic technology

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, has announced that his organization provides 69 domestically produced radiopharmaceutical products to consumers, which are used in critical medical applications, including fighting cancer cells.

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

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.

Syria facing tough test: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Syria is facing a difficult test, highlighting threats posed by terror groups like al-Qaeda and Daesh as well as the Israeli-US onslaught.

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

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.

Arab League deplores Israel seizure of Syrian territory

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ove one million Syrians displaced in 2 weeks: UN

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.

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

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.

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