Israel strikes near Syrian presidential palace over gov’t attacks on Druze

The Israeli strikes present a clear warning to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the military consequences his administration could face if they fail to clamp down on sectarian violence perpetrated against Syria's minority Druze community.

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Syrian authorities, Kurdish-led forces start prisoner exchange

Nearly 600 prisoners will be swapped according to the deal, which also guarantees the continued presence of the Kurdish-led internal security forces and enhances their role

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SDF chief says reached agreement with Damascus to rule out military solution

The SDF chief also announced plans to form a “regional delegation,” which would include all local communities of northern and eastern Syria, for dialogue with the new government

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Syrian FM’s visit ‘important’ for Iraq: Foreign ministry source

Amr al-Faiz, a member of the Iraqi parliament’s foreign relations committee, stressed that there are no political or parliamentary objections to Shaibani’s visit.

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Syrian foreign minister's trip to Baghdad postponed: Iraqi PM’s office

The Iraqi PM's office confirmed to The New Region that the trip is still on but has been postponed until further notice

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Top Ukraine delegation discusses coordination with new Syrian rulers in Damascus

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said they discussed enhancing bilateral relations and coordination across multiple fields with the new Syrian authorities.

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Alleged Israeli drone targets car in Damascus

An alleged Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in the Damascus countryside with casualties yet to be identified.

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Kurdish opposition blames PKK for emergence of Turkey, Syria talks

An opposition Kurdish party in northeast Syria blames the PKK and the local Kurdish-led administration’s ruling party for triggering talks between Syria and Turkey.

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Iran president says Israel's Syria attack 'will not go unanswered'

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday condemned a deadly air strike blamed on Israel against his country's consular annex in Damascus, saying the "cowardly crime will not go unanswered".

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