Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias
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Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Sirens blaring, a truckful of armed men trailing in its wake, the black sport utility vehicle that sliced sharklike through the Syrian town of Ashrafieh Sahnaya on Friday morning was impossible to miss. Government forces had retaken control from the armed groups that…

Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100
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Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The death toll from this week’s outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria has surpassed 100, a war monitoring group said on Thursday after the unrest spread to new areas. The violence erupted on Tuesday in the city of Jaramana after an audio clip…

While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
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While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines In the Syrian capital, Damascus, the country’s new leader has hosted a national unity conference and welcomed foreign dignitaries as crowds gather at cafes, speaking out freely for the first time in decades. But 400 miles away in northeastern Syria, a region beyond…

Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
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Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines It was billed as the first step in establishing a representative government as Syria emerged from decades of a brutal, one-family dictatorship. But for some in Syria, the highly anticipated “national dialogue” that ended on Tuesday night fell far short of those promises….

Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
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Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A Trump administration envoy to the Middle East pressed Lebanon’s new leaders on Friday to ensure that Hezbollah does not become part of the government, as it grapples with a fragile cease-fire and violence that could undermine its push for stability. The United…

New Syrian Leader to Meet Erdogan in Turkey
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New Syrian Leader to Meet Erdogan in Turkey

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, is expected to discuss the future of Syria-Turkey relations on Tuesday during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. The meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, will be Mr. Erdogan’s first with Mr. al-Shara, the rebel…

Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
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Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Syria’s newly appointed interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first foreign trip since his rebel coalition ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. Mr. al-Shara landed in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, early on Sunday afternoon. He is expected to…

Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period
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Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The rebel coalition that seized control of Syria last month appointed its leader, Ahmed al-Shara, as president of the country to preside over a transitional period, Syrian state media reported on Wednesday. A spokesman for the coalition, Col. Hassan Abdel Ghani, also declared…

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East
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How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines When Hamas militants led a deadly cross-border raid on Oct. 7, 2023, they triggered a war with Israel that has devastated Gaza. They also set off shock waves that have reshaped the Middle East in unexpected ways. Powerful alliances were upended. Long-established “red…

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
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Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As Western diplomats explore establishing ties with the rebels who took power in Syria, a religious minority has been conducting its own diplomatic push to ensure protections for its members as the country rebuilds. A representative of the group, the Druse, recently went…