Putin gambled – and lost his ability to threaten Nato’s southern flank
The expansion of Nato in the three years since Russia widened its war on Ukraine has turned the Baltic Sea – once contested ...
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At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria
At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city DAMASCUS, Syria -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded ...
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Iran pulls most of its forces out of Syria as rebels rebuild after fall of Assad regime: report
Iran has pulled out nearly all of its forces from Syria following the rebels’ victory against the Assad regime, dealing a major blow to Tehran’s influence in the region, officials said.
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Syria's Sharaa says it will take 4-5 years to hold presidential election
BEIRUT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Monday it would take between four and five years to hold presidential elections, the first time he has laid out a timeline for the vote ...
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Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
Iran’s top-ranking general in Syria has contradicted the official line taken by Iran’s leaders on the sudden downfall of their ally Bashar al-Assad, saying in a remarkably candid speech last ...
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Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started the 2011 uprising has been detained inside Syria, according to state news agency SANA.
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Biden will defer to Trump on terror label for Syria’s Islamist leaders
The Biden administration has decided to maintain the terrorist designation of Syria’s new Islamist rulers for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s tenure, leaving a critical decision about ...