Syria

Russian and Syrian planes attacked the city of Idlib, killing 4 people. The rebels captured several cities near Aleppo, including the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone.

Russia replaced the commander of the group in Syria due to significant losses during the offensive of pro-Turkish forces. General Kisel was replaced by Chaiko, and the commander of the Russian Navy Moiseev arrived at the base in Tartus.

Syrian rebels with the support of Turkey completely captured the city of Aleppo. During the assault, a statue of President Bashar al-Assad's brother and father was knocked down, and the flag of Free Syria was raised over the Citadel.

Russian aircraft attacked Aleppo for the first time since 2016. The Rebels blew up two cars and are moving towards the center, the airport and roads are closed.

The rebels have reached the center of Aleppo, all roads and the airport are closed. Russia has promised to provide additional military assistance to Assad within 72 hours, and government forces have been ordered to retreat cautiously.

Syrian rebels broke into Aleppo, detonating two car bombs on the western outskirts. As a result of the fighting, at least 4 people were killed, the rebels captured more than 50 villages and are moving towards strategic targets.

The rebels attacked the positions of the Assad army in the area of western Aleppo, taking advantage of the absence of Russian troops. Bashar al-Assad urgently arrived in Russia amid the aggravation of the situation.

15 minutes before the ceasefire, powerful explosions occurred on the Syrian-Lebanese border. The war between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4:00 local time.

The shelling of Kurdish SDF forces in northern Syria killed 11 people, including 7 militants and 4 civilians. The next day, SDF forces killed another 15 militants supported by Turkey.

Clay cylinders with the oldest alphabetic symbols dating back to 2400 BC have been discovered in a Syrian tomb. The discovery changes the understanding of the origin of alphabetic writing.

More than 100 Turkish attacks on infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish autonomous region have led to a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Due to air strikes on oil fields and power plants, more than a million people lost access to water and electricity.

In the center of Beirut, an Israeli airstrike allegedly killed Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif. The attack took place in the Ras al-Naba'a neighborhood, and three people were wounded.

Former and current US intelligence officials criticize Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard. Experts consider her appointment risky due to her lack of experience and soft stance on Russia.

The IDF has launched an air strike on smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon used by Hezbollah. The strikes are aimed at reducing the capacity of the 4400 unit responsible for smuggling weapons.

The U. S. military attacked weapons depots and logistics centers of pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Yemen. The U.S. command declared its readiness to continue to protect its personnel and partners in the region.

In 2023, EU countries issued 3. 7 million primary residence permits for third-country nationals. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Indians received the most permits, with one third of all permits issued for employment.

For the first time, Israel's prime minister confirmed the country's involvement in the explosions of Hezbollah pagers and radios in Lebanon and Syria.

Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv, about 40 people were arrested.

The IDF attacked Hezbollah's weapons depots near the city of al-Qusayr in Syria and shot down a drone. The strike was aimed at the logistics infrastructure for smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon.

The IDF conducted a successful air operation against Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Syria. The head of the intelligence unit, Mahmoud Mohammed Shaheen, who coordinated activities with the Syrian regime and Iran, was eliminated.

The Israeli military conducted a ground operation in Syria, detaining a citizen, Ali Soleiman al-Assi. The detainee was linked to Iranian networks and had been under surveillance for months.

Israel plans to commission a new Iron Beam laser system in 2025. The system will be able to destroy missiles and drones for $5 instead of the $60,000 spent on intercepting Iron Dome.

The Israeli strike disabled 12 mixers for the production of solid ballistic missile fuel in Iran. S-300 air defense systems and a drone factory were also damaged.

Israeli strikes on Damascus and a military facility near Homs killed one Syrian soldier and wounded seven. The attacks targeted the Kafr Sousa neighborhood and a military facility, causing material damage.

The Turkish Air Force attacked Kurdistan Workers' Party targets in Iraq and Syria after the terrorist attack in Ankara. 32 terrorist targets were destroyed, and the operation continues.

North Korea has sent fighter pilots to vladivostok to potentially help russia in its war with Ukraine. This may be due to the lack of russian pilots and the supply of aircraft to the DPRK.

Israel is planning to attack Hezbollah's financial centers in Lebanon, warning locals to stay away. Tensions at the border have been ongoing since October, resulting in numerous casualties and massive displacement.

Since the beginning of 2024, 63 Polish soldiers have suffered from the aggressive actions of illegal migrants on the border with Belarus. Almost 28 thousand attempts to illegally cross the border were recorded, which is more than in the whole of 2023.

The island nation of Sri Lanka has announced its application to join the BRICS. The application will be officially submitted during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23-24.

Nicaragua has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing its government of “fascism” and “genocide. ” The decision was made because of Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories and the threat of escalation in the region.