Russia in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebels and hopes to keep military bases
Friday, 13 December 2024 Russia has established "direct contact" with Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) rebel group, according to state media outlet Interfax.
The Syrian city of Deir al-Zawr has fallen under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants, marking the third major city to slip from government hands in a week. This dramatic shift follows a series of swift and coordinated HTS offensives, compounded by the withdrawal of U.S.-backed Syrian...
Breaking news surrounding Taylor Swift's canceled Eras Tour concerts in Vienna last year: German authorities have arrested a Syrian national on allegations of supporting the foiled terrorist attack targeting one of Swift's shows. In a press release, authorities identified the national as Mohammad A., a minor. Prosecutors said that the suspect supported the ideology of the Islamic State group and that, between mid-July and August last year, he was in contact with a young adult from Austria who was planning a bomb attack on one of Swift's concerts in Vienna.
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US-backed Israeli fighter jets launched a powerful wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon's Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa region. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the strikes hit an underground site at Beaufort Ridge—previously rendered unusable but allegedly being restored by Hezbollah. Tel Aviv labeled this a direct violation of understandings between Israel and Lebanon. This latest escalation comes amid rising regional tensions and daily cross-border attacks. Watch the full report for visuals, expert analysis, and what this means for Middle East stability.
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Syria: Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Damascus
Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria
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At least 22 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria
A suicide bomber killed at least 22 and injured 63 in an Eastern Orthodox church near Damascus.
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A suicide bomber detonated himself inside the Mar Elias Church in Damascus' Dweila neighborhood during Sunday mass, following a burst of gunfire that sent worshippers into panic. Witnesses report a gunman opened fire on civilians before entering the church and triggering the deadly blast. The attack left bodies and debris scattered across the holy site, as smoke rose and residents fled in terror. No group has claimed responsibility yet. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions, especially between Iran and Israel, fueling fears of a new wave of religiously motivated violence in Syria.
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