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Iranian foreign minister meets with Hamas leaders in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Hamas leaders at the terror group’s office in Doha on Saturday for talks on the situation in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war there. The Hamas delegation was headed by the group’s Shura Council chair …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make historic visit to Cyprus amid tensions over British Bases

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will visit Cyprus early this week for talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and to meet British troops stationed on the island for Christmas, in what has been described as a “historic” visit. Starmer, arriving Monday …

Assad may be outside Syria’s territory — Turkish foreign minister

ISTANBUL, December 8. /TASS/. The Turkish authorities are unaware of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s whereabouts, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that he may be outside the country’s territory. "I cannot give any comments on …

Turkiye places great importance on Syria's unity, sovereignty, territorial Integrity: Turkish Foreign Minister

urkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addresses the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on December 8, 2024. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP) Doha, Qatar: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan stressed that Turkiye will not …

Turkish Foreign Minister Discusses Syria's Future And Regional Stability

From VOA Turkish: FM says Turkey aims to prevent PKK, IS from exploiting Syria situation. 

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fiden vowed that his country will do everything it can to prevent the PKK and Islamic State from taking advantage of the situation in Syria following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. Speaking …

Live Updates: Syrian Prime Minister Says 'Ready For Any Handover Process'

In March 2011, mass protests broke out in Syria, inspired by the Arab Spring. Bashar al-Assad initially offered reforms, such as abolishing emergency laws and releasing political prisoners, but violence against protesters escalated. The government deployed …

Turkish Foreign Minister discusses Syria’s future and regional stability

"The Syrian people will reshape the future of their country," said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a press conference in Doha, Azernews reports. He emphasized Turkey's commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial …

Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections

Syria should have an 18-month transition period to establish "a safe, neutral, and quiet environment" for free elections, Hadi Al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said to Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum on Sunday. …

Big worry for India as after Pakistan now Bangladesh deploys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones along borders; It is capable ...

Home News Big worry for India as after Pakistan now Bangladesh deploys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones along borders; It is capable of… Bangladesh has deployed the formidable Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones along its borders with India,  a year after …

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari AMMAN/BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assadafter seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending his family's decades of …

Video: Syria Rebels Inside Presidential Palace, Tear Assad Family Portraits

New Delhi: Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on Sunday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. A video circulating on social media shows rebels roaming inside …

Turkish first lady decries 'postmodern Holocaust' in Gaza

First lady Emine Erdoğan attended "One Heart for Palestine: Preserving Hope Amidst The Darkness of Occupation and Genocide" session of Doha Forum 2024 in the eponymous Qatari capital on Saturday. In a fervent speech there, the first lady …

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, Russia says he left the country

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari AMMAN/BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) - Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending his family's decades of rule after …

Cambodia's senate president embarks on official visit to 4 Islamic countries

PHNOM PENH, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Samdech Techo Hun Sen, president of Cambodia's Senate, left here on Sunday for a week-long official visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Dec. 8 to 14. In Saudi Arabia, Hun Sen is …

Syrian rebels topple president, ending his family's 50-year rule

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, Reuters A Syrian rebel fighter who returned to the central city of Homs on 8 December 2024, after being in exile for 12 years celebrates after rebel forces entered Syria's third city overnight. Photo: AFP / …

Syrian rebels topple President Bashar al-Assad, his whereabouts unknown

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, Reuters People celebrate at Umayyad Square in Damascus on 8 December 2024. Photo: AFP / LOUAI BESHARA Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, …

Fact Check: Viral footage of crashed plane misidentified as Syrian president’s aircraft

A video claiming to show the crash of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s plane has been debunked as misinformation. The footage in question is from an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crash that occurred on September 2, 2024, in Rajasthan’s Barmer …

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Flees After Losing Grip On Power

Syria’s president, Bashar Al-Assad, fled the country as rebels and the Syrian army announced the end of his 24-year-old regime Sunday, according to reports. Syrian rebels announced the regime’s sudden collapse on state television, Reuters reported. The …

The Role of UK-China Collaboration：International students need to tap into these evolving connections

“Collaborations need to evolve” UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relationship between the UK and China is getting stronger, with China agrees to fully resume dialogue and cooperation with Britain. …

New Law, New Hope: Keeping Homes Safe for Kids Under 15 from Secondhand Smoke

UK's proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to protect kids under 15 from secondhand and thirdhand smoke, fostering healthier, smoke-free home environments. GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK government has …

The Need for Diversity in AI’s Trajectory is Critical for Safe Human-Centred Adoption, says the AI Global BrainTrust.

Professor Brie Alexander, Cultural Advisor to the African Diaspora at The Global Braintrust Offers Deeper Dive Insights SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diversity in the development and application of …

USIDHR Gala Brings Diplomats and Advocates to Washington to Foster Global Collaboration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) hosted the prestigious USIDHR Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala at a Versailles-like private club in Washington, DC, on …

CSPOA Applauds Selection of Kash Patel for FBI Director, Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman Endorse the Nomination

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman have publicly endorsed President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). …

Government Announces Onward to Assume Management of 500 Units Owned by the Government of Alberta As Of March 31, 2025

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced that Onward will assume property management of 500 units owned by the Government of …

ColoringBook.com releases Three Volume Set of Donald J Trump Coloring Books from 2016 to today

The ultimate three volume coloring book art collection of President Donald J. Trump by best-selling Author, Founder and CEO, N. Wayne Bell. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ultimate three volume coloring …

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays. HUTCHINSON, KS, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Deshaun T. …

From COP29 to Shaolin: Faith and Culture Leading the Way for Climate Action

From COP29 to Shaolin: A retreat uniting Chan wisdom, sustainability, and cultural heritage to empower leaders in global harmony and climate action. BRUSSELS , BELGIUM, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the global deliberations at …

Iran’s growing influence in the Black Sea region: Consequences and Western responses

This article is part of an MEI strategic initiative that examines how to enhance regional cooperation between the United States and its partners on addressing the challenges posed by Iran across the region, particularly in key areas like Lebanon, Syria, …

#PeacefulTransfer25: A Call to Action for National Unity and Democracy

Building a nation where every voice matters and every community thrives with a peaceful transfer of power that promotes national unity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bring the Peace Movement, …

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Undocks USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyers, taking the ship one step closer …

31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional …

REACTION: A too severe reduction of the number of student visas could harm Quebec’s economic potential

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant drop in international student enrolment could jeopardize Quebec’s long-term economic potential, the MEI (formerly known as Montreal Economic Institute) warns following the passage of Bill 74 …

RÉACTION : Une réduction trop sévère du nombre de visas étudiants pourrait nuire au potentiel économique du Québec

MONTRÉAL, 06 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Une réduction trop importante des admissions d’étudiants internationaux pourrait avoir des répercussions sur le potentiel économique à long terme du Québec, avertit l’IEDM, après l’adoption du projet de loi 74 …

Ministerial Council side-event marks 30 years of the OSCE code of conduct on Politico-Military aspects of security

On 6 December, on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, the Maltese OSCE Chairpersonship, in collaboration with the incoming Finnish Chairpersonship of the OSCE and the Danish Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC), hosted a high- …

Online Event – Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments

6th December 2024 | News ECRE is organising a webinar on women and girl’s access to international protection. Title: Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: 11.00-12.45 CET ( …

Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 …

Fostering Accountability and Access to Justice Through Legislative Reform

MOSTAR, 6 December 2024 - There is an urgent need for reforms to strengthen criminal justice systems, address systemic challenges, and ensure the protection of fundamental rights, emphasized participants of the two-day International Scientific Conference …

OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials in implementing security procedures at aviation checkpoints

Passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation at aviation checkpoints were the focus of an OSCE-organized training course that took place in Ashgabat from 25 to 29 November 2024. The five-day course brought together twenty participants, including …