Israel carried out airstrikes on the outskirts of Damascus on Thursday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). “Israeli attacks were targeted on the outskirts of the capital Damascus,” SOHR…
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates
The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates for the fourth time this year. The key interest rate in the eurozone will be lowered by 0.25 percentage points, and is now at…
Ukraine contributed to Assad’s overthrow, says US newspaper
According to sources to The Washington Post, Ukrainian intelligence agents sent about 150 drones and 20 drone operators to the headquarters of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that led the…
Syria’s new government says it is setting aside the constitution and national assembly for three months
Syria’s new government says it will set aside the constitution and the national assembly during the three-month transition period before a new government takes office. “A legal and human rights committee will…
Twelve Palestinians killed while protecting aid, according to Gaza Civil Defense
The Gaza Civil Defense said Thursday morning that twelve security guards guarding trucks carrying emergency aid were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip. The trucks were reportedly carrying flour…
Bulgaria and Romania become full Schengen members
EU interior ministers voted on the inclusion on Thursday. “Abolishing border controls at the borders of and between these member states has been a key priority of the Hungarian Presidency, and today…
Turkish source: Turkish-backed rebel groups advance in northern Syria
Turkish security sources said on Monday that Syrian rebel groups with support from Turkey had taken control of northern Syria, which has until now been controlled by the Western-backed militia Syrian Democratic…
Cyprus defence industry has demonstrated extraordinary growth and resilience – President
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the opening of the 2nd International Defence and Security Conference “BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2024” It is with great pleasure that…
Stewart: All that’s needed for new Cyprus crossings is political will
Colin Stewart, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Cyprus and Chief of UN Peacekeeping Mission, said that “all that is needed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points is “political will”….
Cyprus signs defense agreement with Jordan
Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas has met with the Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef Ahmad Al-Hunaiti, within the framework of his visit to Jordan. The meeting discussed developments…