Iraq hands over two cleared ISIS suspects to US, Finland Iraq’s judiciary said Tuesday it had handed over two detained foreigners, from Finland and the United States, to their countries after finding that had not

Iraq hands over two cleared ISIS suspects to US, Finland
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‘We waited 12 years’: escapees from Syria’s camps face an uncertain future A young Albanian woman’s escape from al-Hawl offers rare hope – but as the camp empties many are left stranded, prompting urgent calls for repatriation

‘We waited 12 years’: escapees from Syria’s camps face an uncertain future
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Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria. A rabbi was the reported target of a Hezbollah plot in Syria, according to Israeli and Syrian media reports published ...

Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
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In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained
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Syria nears correspondent bank account deal with Turkey, mulls currency swap
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Analysis-as US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' By Rami Ayyub, Maayan Lubell and Emily Rose JERUSALEM, April 9 (Reuters) - Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East. Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts

Analysis-as US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
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Trump just taco’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran
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Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a U.S. journalist's abduction U.S. officials had previously alleged the group was responsible for abducting freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson from a Baghdad street corner on March 31. The Iraqi government has not publicly name...

Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a U.S. journalist’s abduction
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Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance
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Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance
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Amid Iran war, Syria’s Al-Sharaa charts new path

Amid Iran war, Syria’s Al-Sharaa charts new path
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In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears

In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears
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Syrian troops uncover tunnel network on Lebanon border In rugged terrain along the Syrian-Lebanese border, yellow bulldozers raised earthen berms in front of armoured vehicles while soldiers combed through tunnels they said were used by Hezbollah, as Syri...

Syrian troops uncover tunnel network on Lebanon border
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Syria insurgents advance towards Aleppo taking over dozens of villages in Northwest Syria Thousands of insurgents continued their advance toward Aleppo city in Syria on Friday, seizing several towns and villages along the way.

Syria insurgents advance towards Aleppo taking over dozens of villages in Northwest Syria
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Syrian army reports drone attacks near Iraqi border amid regional tensions
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In Syria, an argument between two men in a Christian town erupts into sectarian violence Sectarian violence has hit a Christian town in central Syria after an argument triggers a wider attack.

In Syria, an argument between two men in a Christian town erupts into sectarian violence
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Eruption of Sectarian Violence in Syria Killed More Than 1,700, U.N. Report Says

Eruption of Sectarian Violence in Syria Killed More Than 1,700, U.N. Report Says
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Details on #Iraq - #Iran Kurdish mountain fighters who are long time enemies of Iran. Mainly on #PJAK as #PKK are actually from just inside Turkey but #SKF & #YPG forces have been gathering in the Northern Iraq area for that front should it be a multifront #GroundInvasion.
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Syria's President al-Sharaa to visit Berlin on Monday Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Berlin this Monday, after postponing a planned trip in January due to a surge in violence in his country, German government spokesman Stefan Kornel...

Syria's President al-Sharaa to visit Berlin on Monday
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The Adviser Strategy: How Iran Manages Its Militias Across the Middle East | Alhurra An airstrike that targeted a house in Baghdad and killed “Iranian advisers” has brought renewed attention to Tehran’s cross-border advisory strategy used to manage what it calls the “Axis of Resist…

The Adviser Strategy: How Iran Manages Its Militias Across the Middle East
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Assad fall sees Syria freedom index boost but challenges remain Syria under Assad was one of the most repressive regimes in the world, with the 2024 revolution seeing some improvements in political rights.

Assad overthrow sees huge improvement in Syria freedom index but challenges remain
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Syrian authorities' new limits on alcohol sales in Damascus spark backlash Crowds of Syrians have rallied to protest authorities’ efforts to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol in Damascus.

Syrian authorities’ new limits on alcohol sales in Damascus spark backlash
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Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness
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Syria attempting to avoid regional conflict, Iran war as it navigates internal strife Syria, now led by a new government headed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has only recently emerged from a decade-long civil war following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. As much o...

Syria attempting to avoid regional conflict, Iran war as it navigates internal strife
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The #SiegeOfKobanî was broken on #ThisDayInHistory in 2015. The #Kurdish city was partly conquered and its surrounding villages overrun in late 2014 by so-called "Islamic State"/#Daesh but by the end of January #Kobanî was retaken by #YPG/#YPJ & #FSA, with the villages to follow.

Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked’ Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.

Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked
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Syria unveils plan to rid country of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile Syria has unveiled a plan to eliminate Assad's chemical weapons with international support. The operation will inspect 100 sites to track and destroy remaining toxic munitions.

Syria unveils plan to rid country of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile
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Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates March 18 (Reuters) - Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands o...

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates
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Trump slams Joe Kent after resignation: Iran war live updates Kent, who headed the National Counterterrorism Center, said in his resignation letter that 'Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation.'

Trump slams Joe Kent after resignation: Iran war live updates
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Gulf states find land routes to circumvent Iran’s Hormuz attacks Alternative land-based supply routes are being opened for Gulf states, as Iran continues to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Gulf states find land routes to circumvent Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping
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