Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for the “transitional period”, state media report, seven weeks after he led the rebel offensive that overthrew Bashar al-Assad.
Rebel military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani also…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Syria authorities name Sharaa interim president: state media
Syria’s new authorities announced Wednesday that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took the helm after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster last month, has been appointed interim president and tasked with forming a transitional legislature, state media reported.
Sharaa…
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Municipality of Van opens women’s library on boat
The municipality of Van has opened a mobile library for women on a boat. Women who board the boat will not only read books amidst the beauty of nature but will also be able to see historical sites and places around the Van coast.
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Syria suspends constitution, declares Ahmed al-Sharaa transitional president
Syria’s de facto leadership previously said that new elections could take up to four years and that it could also take several years to draft a new constitution.
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Syria’s leader Julaninamed president for transitional period
Syria’s de facto leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani was named president for a transitional period, the Syrian state news agency (SANA) reported on Wednesday, citing commander Hassan Abdel Ghani.
Julani was also authorised to form a temporary…
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Israeli airstrike kills three Turks crossing from Lebanon to Israel
An Israeli airstrike killed three Turkish citizens who attempted to cross illegally from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
“We condemn in the strongest terms this unlawful attack that resulted in the death of…
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Inside operation to bring Israel’s hostages home from Gaza
Alice CuddyBBC News in Jerusalem
ReutersHamas handed over Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher earlier this month It begins with a phone call with a location.
Once the details are received, a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross…
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Turkey arrests journalist as clampdown on dissent tightens
The arrest of journalist Suat Toktas comes amid increasing pressure on dissidents from various backgrounds over the past weeks.
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Italy PM Meloni investigated over release of Libyan official: What we know
The Italian government is facing scrutiny after repatriating a Libyan security official wanted by the International Criminal Court.
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Israel’s ban on Unrwa a catastrophe, UN Palestinian agency warns
Yolande KnellMiddle East correspondent
ReutersUnrwa’s presence in Gaza was crucial in getting humanitarian supplies to civilians during 15 months of war As Israel prepares to outlaw the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday, there are…
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