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Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border
It also remained unclear whether the military movements had affected border crossings or civilian and commercial traffic between the two countries.
Berlin attack highlights Europe’s shift to individualized, multi-layered terror threats - analysis
Syria bets on tourism revival, but visitor surge faces test of security, services
Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry
Israeli authorities arrest senior HWC officials amid terror, foreign influence threats
Israeli authorities arrested senior HWC officials as the Shin Bet reported foiling alleged terror plots and foreign-run influence campaigns targeting Israeli society.
Women’s OIC conference in Pakistan sees Syrian delegation after 14 years
Syria’s minister of social affairs and labor, Hind Kabawat, led the delegation, as few Afghan women were represented in their fight for rights under Taliban rule.
Syria arrests former officer accused of overseeing production of sarin bombs
Potential charges could include murder and participation in the use of prohibited weapons, as well as war crimes or crimes against humanity if supported by evidence.
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.
Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear
"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it," CENTCOM said following its strikes on dozens of Iranian targets.
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine
Graham died Saturday, aged 71, following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His office did not immediately disclose an official cause of death.
South Africa's anti-immigrant unrest tests its pan-African standing
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.
Jordan, Bahrain drawn deeper into Iran's regional storm as ceasefire collapse puts pressure on Gulf
Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy.
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