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Saudi Arabia and Qatar will pay off Syria's debt to the World Bank - Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to pay off Syria's debt to the World Bank, paving the way for funding to rebuild the economy. US sanctions remain an obstacle to full support.

Economy • April 28, 01:05 AM • 3792 views

Russia refused to extradite Assad in exchange for maintaining a military presence in Syria

The interim president of Syria said that Damascus had asked Moscow to extradite Assad in exchange for maintaining a military presence, but was refused.

News of the World • April 23, 05:05 PM • 4899 views

Israel Opens Tourist Tours to Syria

Israel has launched tours of the Golan buffer zone captured in Syria after the fall of Assad. The route includes Mount Hermon overlooking Damascus and the Shebaa farms.

News of the World • April 11, 09:03 AM • 6099 views

A new government has been formed in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime

President al-Sharaa announced a government that will restore state institutions on the basis of transparency. The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of the transitional government retained their positions.

Politics • March 30, 12:17 AM • 16300 views

One of the most dangerous ISIS terrorists eliminated in Iraq: details of the special operation

Abdullah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, known as "Abu Khadija", was eliminated in Iraq during a special operation. He was one of the most dangerous terrorists and the "deputy caliph" of ISIS.

News of the World • March 15, 03:40 AM • 17702 views

In Syria, over 340 Alawites killed by security forces: what is known

Security forces and their supporters have killed more than 340 people from the Alawite minority in the coastal region of Syria. The new Islamist authorities are suppressing the uprising of supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad.

News of the World • March 8, 01:38 PM • 21362 views

Bloody clashes near the Russian base in Syria: dozens killed in Latakia

Fighting broke out in the Syrian province of Latakia between security forces and supporters of Assad near the "Khmeimim" base. As a result of the clashes, 48 people were killed, including 16 security personnel, 28 militants, and 4 civilians.

News of the World • March 7, 12:39 AM • 110324 views

The first British tourists allowed to visit North Korea after a 5-year break told about their impressions

A group of tourists from Britain and other countries visited the DPRK for the first time since the pandemic. The visitors spoke about tight controls, restrictions on movement and communication with locals during their 4-day trip.

News of the World • March 1, 01:18 PM • 52966 views

Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in Syria - Reuters

Israel is trying to persuade the United States to support a weak and decentralized Syria, including the retention of Russian military bases. The goal is to counter the growing influence of Turkey, which supports Syria's new Islamist rulers.

News of the World • March 1, 11:57 AM • 32706 views

EU suspends transportation and energy sanctions against Syria

EU foreign ministers decide to suspend sanctions against Syria in the banking, energy and transportation sectors. Five Syrian organizations were removed from the list of frozen assets.

News of the World • February 24, 11:37 AM • 21531 views

Russia is withdrawing ships with ammunition from Syria - British Ministry of Defense

The British Ministry of Defense spotted 6 Russian ships with ammunition leaving Syria through the English Channel.

News of the World • February 15, 04:13 PM • 24737 views

Sudan declares the relevance of the agreement on the Russian military base on the Red Sea

The Sudanese Foreign Minister says the agreement on the establishment of a Russian naval base remains in force. Russia may receive a gas station on the Red Sea in exchange for weapons.

News of the World • February 13, 07:59 AM • 25418 views

British intelligence: russia is trying to impose itself as a partner for the new leadership of Syria

Russian ships remove equipment and personnel from the military base in Tartus. Moscow is negotiating with the new Syrian government, having a weak position due to Assad's hiding place.

Politics • February 10, 12:01 PM • 26077 views

Pentagon prepares plan to withdraw US troops from Syria after Trump's announcement

The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.

News of the World • February 5, 12:30 PM • 25224 views

US intelligence reveals new details about Iran's nuclear plans - NYT

U. S. intelligence has revealed that Iran is studying the possibility of rapidly developing primitive nuclear weapons. The country has enough fuel for 4-5 bombs, but has not yet decided to produce them.

Politics • February 4, 09:37 AM • 27840 views

Syria begins a radical restructuring of its economy: 400 thousand “ghost civil servants” are to be fired

After the overthrow of the Assad regime, Syria's new leadership began a radical restructuring of the economy. It plans to cut one-third of civil servants and privatize most state-owned companies.

News of the World • January 31, 03:23 PM • 28064 views

Syrian leader Sharaa appointed president for a transitional period

Ahmed al-Sharaa is appointed president of Syria for a transitional period. The new leadership demands that Russia extradite Assad, pay compensation and announces the dissolution of security agencies.

News of the World • January 29, 07:02 PM • 25961 views

The new Syrian government demands that Russia extradite Assad and pay compensation

The Syrian government has asked Russia to extradite Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Moscow in December. Damascus is also demanding compensation for supporting the Assad regime and participating in the reconstruction of the country.

News of the World • January 29, 05:10 PM • 30464 views

Israel says it will leave troops in southern Lebanon after deadline

Israel said it would leave troops in southern Lebanon after Sunday's deadline due to the failure to fulfill the terms of the agreement. The agreement provided for the withdrawal of Hezbollah beyond the Litani River and the deployment of the Lebanese army in the region.

News of the World • January 24, 02:43 PM • 25400 views

France issues new arrest warrant for Syrian ex-President Assad

French investigating judges have issued an arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad for war crimes. The case concerns the death of a French-Syrian citizen during a bombing in 2017.

News of the World • January 22, 08:35 AM • 30749 views

Trump plans to remove Maduro: what the new US administration is preparing for Venezuela

US President-elect Trump's team declares its intention to change the regime in Venezuela. Advisors compare Maduro's possible removal to the recent overthrow of Assad and consider non-military methods of influence.

News of the World • January 19, 07:35 AM • 32774 views

Almost 200,000 Syrian refugees are returning home: what made them make this decision?

About 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their country since the fall of the Assad regime. Most refugees left Syria because of repression and are now returning because of instability in neighboring countries.

News of the World • January 18, 11:00 PM • 48873 views

Monitoring mission in Syria reports public execution of alleged Assad supporter

In the suburbs of Damascus, militants affiliated with the new government publicly executed a local official, Masen Knehneh. He was accused of writing reports for the Assad regime that led to the torture of young people.

News of the World • January 10, 04:38 PM • 30158 views

Pentagon chief: If Russia achieves its goals in Ukraine, it will cost it dearly

Lloyd Austin said that achieving Russia's goals in Ukraine will lead to significant losses for it in the future. To maintain the occupied territories, Russia will have to spend huge resources and engage significant ground forces.

War • January 9, 09:26 AM • 47785 views

Blinken discusses support for Ukraine at meeting with Macron

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with French President Macron in Paris. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, North Korea's assistance to Russia, and the situation in the Middle East.

War • January 9, 04:06 AM • 111505 views

EU sanctions impede Syria's recovery: they can be lifted quickly, France says

The French Foreign Minister announced the possibility of lifting EU sanctions on transactions with Syrian state institutions. The decision will depend on how the new leadership handles the transition of power.

News of the World • January 8, 01:44 PM • 18157 views

Prisoner takes hostages in prison in the south of France

An armed prisoner with mental disorders has taken 3 to 7 hostages in Arles prison. Among the hostages are medical workers and guards, and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

News of the World • January 3, 12:59 PM • 23638 views

Bashar al-Assad recognized as the corruptor of the year

Bashar al-Assad, who fled to moscow after overthrowing the regime, has been named “Corrupt 2024” by OCCRP. His regime is accused of drug trafficking, smuggling and other crimes worth billions of dollars.

Crimes and emergencies • December 31, 04:45 PM • 26636 views

Perhaps we were passing by somewhere: Budanov on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria

The head of the GRU, Kirill Budanov, commented on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, hinting at the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence. Assad fled to Russia, and Ahmad al-Sharaa became the new leader of Syria.

War • December 31, 03:23 PM • 27006 views

“Weakening Russia in the Middle East and Africa is good for everyone": NSDC CCD explains the importance of new relations with Syria

Ukraine's Foreign Minister held talks with the Syrian leadership in Damascus. The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation explained the importance for Ukraine of building new relations with Syria, pointing out that everyone would benefit from a weakened Russia in the Middle East and Africa.

Politics • December 30, 12:40 PM • 22139 views

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“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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Situation at the front: 125 combat clashes, 70 enemy airstrikes - General Staff

A massive drone attack on Kharkiv is underway, three people are reported injured - mayor

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Air raid alert across Ukraine: threat of missile attack from MiG-31K

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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