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Palestinian government ready to take on its responsibilities in Gaza: President Abbas
yenisafak.com/en/news/palestinian-government-ready-to-take-on-its-responsibilities-in-gaza-president-abbas-3697360
Since the fall of Assad: around 195,000 Syrians have already returned: Hundreds of thousands have died in the long-running war in Syria and several million ...
n-tv.de/politik/Rund-195-000-Syrer-sind-bereits-zurueckgekehrt-article25499014.html
As Macron courts Musk, Paris quits X: The city of Paris said the lack of moderation has made using the platform “impossible.”
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-paris-donald-trump-x-social-media-weapons-intelligence/
ICC chief prosecutor meets with Syria's new leader al-Sharaa: The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan met with Ahmad al-Sharaa ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250118-icc-chief-prosecutor-karim-khan-meets-with-syrian-leader-in-damascus
Macron urges Israel to accelerate troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon: Emmanuel Macron is the first foreign head of state to visit Beirut since Joseph Aoun ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/17/macron-urges-israel-to-accelerate-troop-withdrawal-from-southern-lebanon
Macron says two French-Israelis among first hostages to be freed by Hamas: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that French-Israeli citizens Ofer ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/17/macron-says-two-french-israelis-among-first-hostages-to-be-freed-by-hamas
Iranians and Israelis barred from entering Syria, airport source says: Iranian and Israeli citizens have been banned from entering Syria, a source from Damascus ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250117-syria-airport-source-says-iranians-israelis-banned-from-entry
Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned since Assad regime fell, UN says: Hundreds of thousands more came back earlier in 2024 from Lebanon ...
timesofisrael.com/nearly-200000-syrian-refugees-have-returned-since-assad-regime-fell-un-says/
Syria destroys millions of captagon pills, other drugs: Official: Syrian security forces destroyed seized drugs Sunday including around 100 million pills of the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/01/19/syria-destroys-millions-of-captagon-pills-other-drugs-official
Macron, UK's Starmer, other European leaders swipe at Elon Musk: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/elon-musk-macron-uk-politics-starmer-european-rcna186445
Qatar demands Israel withdraw ‘immediately’ from Syria buffer zone: Syria’s new leader Ahmed Al Shara says he would welcome stationing of UN troops in the zone
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/01/16/qatar-demands-israel-withdraw-immediately-from-syria-buffer-zone/
Zelensky says he discussed idea of Western troops in Ukraine with Macron: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed the idea of Western ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250113-zelensky-says-he-discussed-idea-of-western-troops-in-ukraine-with-macron
Starmer in Ukraine to unveil '100-year partnership' with Kyiv: The Prime Minister is holding talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/01/16/starmer-in-ukraine-to-unveil-100-year-partnership-with-kyiv/
Quick Glance: UK Signs Historic 100-Year Pact with Ukraine
- The United Kingdom has committed to a 100-year partnership with Ukraine to support the country in its war efforts.
- Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's dedication to military and economic aid, including the provision of a new mobile air defense system.
- Zelensky expressed hopes for security guarantees from allies, especially amid potential shifts in US foreign policy.
- The visit was marked by air raids, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine.
Ukraine needs 'realistic' stance on territorial issues, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine needs to have a realistic ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-needs-realistic-stance-territorial-issues-macron-says-2025-01-06/
Exclusive: Syria's new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post Assad
reuters.com/world/middle-east/syrias-new-central-bank-chief-vows-boost-bank-independence-post-assad-2025-01-14/
Macron says Ukraine needs to be ‘realistic’ on territorial issues: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end the war quickly.
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Quick Glance: Iran's Nuclear Program Approaches Critical Threshold
- President Emmanuel Macron states that Iran's uranium enrichment is nearing a point of no return.
- European partners should consider reimposing sanctions if there is no progress with Tehran.
- Macron identifies Iran as the primary strategic challenge for Europe.
- A meeting of European diplomats with Iranian counterparts is scheduled for January 13.
In France, only power interests rule: Emmanuel Macron's attempt to establish a political center in France has failed. Decline has taken hold - | and the ...
welt.de/debatte/article255162936/In-Frankreich-regieren-nur-noch-Machtinteressen.html
"Start-up aid": Syrian returnees to receive up to 1700 euros: They will receive flight tickets and up to 1700 euros per person: Syrians who are required to leave ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255159002/Starthilfe-Syrien-Heimkehrer-sollen-bis-zu-1700-Euro-erhalten.html
Syria’s new HTS-led regime reinforces police force with the help of its fighters: After the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad on December 8 ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250119-syria-s-new-hts-led-regime-reorganises-police-force-with-the-help-of-its-fighters
UN chief: UNIFIL found 100 Hezbollah arms caches in south Lebanon since truce began
timesofisrael.com/un-chief-unifil-found-100-hezbollah-arms-caches-in-south-lebanon-since-truce-began/
The European Leaders Courting Trump's Favor: Flanked by U.S. flags, President-elect Donald Trump reeled off a list of tech bosses who had flocked to his ...
rferl.org/a/trump-european-leaders-allies-orban-meloni-macron/33279202.html
At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says
cbsnews.com/news/kidnapped-colombia-peace-talks-fail-rebel-national-liberation-army/
Syria's new leaders reckon with reintegrating vestiges of Assad regime: Syria's new leadership has seized abandoned military housing previously occupied by ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250118-syria-s-new-leaders-reckon-with-reintegrating-vestiges-of-assad-regime
Iran top general said Russia bombed empty desert instead of Syrian rebels: Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government ...
businessinsider.com/iran-top-general-russia-bombed-empty-desert-instead-rebels-syria-2025-1
Migration: Syria returnees receive money for travel and a new start: If migrants want to return voluntarily after the fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad ...
tagesspiegel.de/politik/migration-syrien-ruckkehrer-bekommen-geld-fur-reise-und-neustart-13039492.html
Syria: Actions instead of words - | the EU must drop the sanctions!: By making sanctions against Syria subject to new conditions, the EU is harming itself and ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/syrien-taten-statt-worte-jetzt-muss-die-eu-die-sanktionen-fallen-lassen-li.2289420
Macron stresses need to continue support for Lebanon, protect it from ‘external interference’
arabnews.com/node/2586797/middle-east
The mood is changing: Rural France is losing faith in Macron: Record debt, reform backlog, political blockade: France is despondent in the new year ...
nzz.ch/international/die-stimmung-kippt-laendliches-frankreich-verliert-das-vertrauen-in-macron-ld.1866402
Deborah Düring from the Green Party contradicts Robert Habeck: "All Syrians should be allowed to stay if ..."
berliner-zeitung.de/news/deborah-duering-gruene-verspricht-alle-syrer-sollen-bleiben-duerfen-wenn--li.2289718
Israel has declared war on the promise of a strong, democratic Syria: After being quite comfortable with al-Assad’s tyranny for decades, Israel now fears what ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/15/israel-has-declared-war-on-the-promise-of-a-strong-democratic-syria
Syria, Lebanon pledge 'long-term strategic relations' after Assad ouster: Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanon's prime minister vowed on Saturday to ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250111-syria-lebanon-pledge-long-term-strategic-relations-after-assad-ouster
Thousands of armed militia in Iran march against ‘threats’ : Thousands of fighters linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps paraded with ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/01/10/thousands-of-armed-militia-in-iran-march-against-threats-
HTS raids and forced disappearances fuel fear in Syria’s Alawi heartlands: Alawis say their neighbourhoods and homes are being searched for former Assad forces
pulse.ly/yhawli0tal
After Assad's fall: Authorities pay up to 1700 euros for Syrians returning home
spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/syrien-deutsche-behoerden-zahlen-bis-zu-1700-euro-fuer-rueckkehr-von-syrern-nach-sturz-von-assad-a-dcdead12-d49a-48c3-aa3d-499a5de73035
NATO ground troops near Kiev: thousands of elite soldiers from France rehearse combat mission in Ukraine
fr.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-russland-nato-putin-selenskyj-frankreich-usa-deutschland-trump-93521775.html
Support for Syria on agenda as Arab, EU diplomats gather in Saudi capital: Talks between key diplomats from the Middle East and Europe were taking place in the ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250112-arab-eu-diplomats-in-saudi-for-talks-on-support-for-syria
UK and France in talks over sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after potential deal with Russia
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/uk-france-talks-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-war-russia/
A Century of Visions for Syria: With the country at a crossroads and a new constitution in the offing, a look back reveals how its people have worked to birth a ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/a-century-of-visions-for-syria/
Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say: The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-837025
Syria’s de facto leader: Israel no longer has excuse to stay in buffer zone: In joint press conference with Qatari PM, Ahmed Al-Sharaa says Damascus will welcome ...
timesofisrael.com/syrias-de-facto-leader-israel-no-longer-has-excuse-to-stay-in-buffer-zone/
During visit to Beirut: Macron calls on Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon more quickly
spiegel.de/ausland/libanon-emmanuel-macron-fordert-israel-zu-beschleunigtem-abzug-auf-a-c4b8c8f9-85a4-4e84-937e-a31df59497be
From Chad to Senegal, Macron's remarks on 'ingratitude' of African leaders spark backlash
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/08/from-chad-to-senegal-macron-s-remarks-on-ingratitude-of-african-leaders-spark-backlash_6736825_4.html
U.N. Rights Chief Joins Calls for End to Western Sanctions on Syria: The U.N.'s human rights chief backed growing calls for the U.S. and Europe to lift ...
democracynow.org/2025/1/16/headlines/un_rights_chief_joins_calls_for_end_to_western_sanctions_on_syria
Baerbock pledges further aid for Syria: Germany wants to increase its aid to Syria by 50 million euros. This was announced by Foreign Minister Baerbock ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/baerbock-syrien-riad-assad-100.html
Quick Glance: Baerbock Announces Increased Aid for Syria
- Germany will increase its aid to Syria by 50 million euros, as announced by Foreign Minister Baerbock.
- The support will focus on food, emergency shelter, and medical care, benefiting the UN World Food Program and NGOs.
- Baerbock suggests easing certain sanctions at the EU level, while maintaining those against the Assad clan.
- The foreign policy strategy aims to promote stability and support an inclusive political dialogue in Syria.
Trump's team wants Maduro to leave Venezuela: Venezuela under Maduro has been a massive problem for Latin America and the U.S., as nearly 8 million people have ...
axios.com/2025/01/18/trump-venezuela-immigrants-maduro
Ukraine Map Shows Where NATO 'Peacekeepers' May Be Deployed: The U.K., France and other allies have discussed the possibility of deploying peacekeeping troops to ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-map-shows-where-nato-peacekeepers-may-deployed-2016160
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat says Syria sanctions should be lifted : Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan underscored on Sunday the importance of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2025/01/12/riyadh-meeting-attendees-welcome-measures-taken-by-new-syrian-administration-
Syria: Outrage after group paints over 'history and evidence' in prison: A group in Syria sparked widespread outrage this week after painting the walls of a ...
middleeasteye.net/trending/calls-accountability-after-volunteer-team-paints-over-prison-cell-evidence
Searching for hope in Syria: The Assad regime disappeared my brother in 2018. Now that my country is free, I have renewed hope that I may find him.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/17/searching-for-hope-in-syria
Post-Assad Syria: The end of Baathism and the rise of Islamism - opinion: Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-836424
Macron says Musk is backing a ‘new international reactionary movement’: The French president also said his country would remain a strong U.S. ally.
trib.al/mSHC3tS
Algeria slams French 'interference' over jailing of writer: Algeria has accused France of 'unacceptable interference' after President Macron commented on the ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/07/algeria-slams-french-interference-over-jailing-of-writer_6736800_4.html
Manila Standard Jan 12
INC to rally for peace, political unity—solon: Marcoleta: Gov’t leaders must work together The Iglesia Ni Cristo will not take sides between President Ferdinand ...
manilastandard.net/news/314545794/inc-to-rally-for-peace-political-unity-solon.html
Quick Glance: INC Organizes Peace Rally for National Unity
- The Iglesia Ni Cristo is organizing a peace rally to promote political unity between President Marcos and Vice President Duterte.
- The event, expected to attract around 1 million participants at Quirino Grandstand, aims to convey a message of peace and collaboration.
- Claims that the rally is partisan or aimed at supporting Duterte against impeachment complaints have been dismissed by INC representatives.
- The City of Manila has implemented traffic restrictions and enhanced security measures ahead of the rally.
How moderate are Assad's heirs? Syrian leadership channel makes Baerbock unrecognizable in photos
n-tv.de/politik/Kanal-der-syrischen-Fuehrung-macht-Baerbock-auf-Fotos-unkenntlich-article25467628.html
Quick Glance: Baerbock Faces Censorship and Handshake Snub in Syria
- Annalena Baerbock was censored in photos during her visit to Syria by a news channel affiliated with the new regime.
- Syrian leader Ahmed al-Scharaa refused to shake Baerbock's hand, which raised questions of disrespect or misogyny.
- Baerbock emphasized that women's rights are a measure of societal freedom and set clear conditions for European support.
- Al-Scharaa leads the Islamist rebel group Haiat Tahrir al-Scham, previously linked to the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.
‘My screams would go to heaven’: Syrians speak out about torture under Assad: Long silenced by fear, men and women finally share what happened in the 100 ...
timesofisrael.com/my-screams-would-go-to-heaven-syrians-speak-out-about-torture-under-assad/
Australian PM hails Gaza ceasefire as ‘step towards peace’ but mourns devastating loss of life
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/16/australian-pm-hails-gaza-ceasefire-as-step-towards-peace-but-mourns-devastating-loss-of-life-ntwnfb
Ahmed al-Mansour: The Egyptian fighter in Syria causing Sisi alarm: He was a relative unknown until a few weeks ago, but Ahmed al-Mansour has managed to develop ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ahmed-al-mansour-egyptian-fighter-syria-whos-causing-sisi-alarm
Israeli airstrikes kill 14 in Gaza as mediators strive for truce deal; US plans $8bn arms sale to Israel
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-01-05-israeli-airstrikes-kill-14-in-gaza-as-mediators-strive-for-truce-deal-us-plans-8bn-arms-sale-to-israel/
Quick Glance: WFP Condemns Israeli Attack on Aid Convoy
- The UN World Food Program accused Israel of firing at one of its aid convoys in Gaza, with at least 16 bullets hitting the clearly marked vehicles but no injuries reported.
- The incident occurred at the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, endangering staff lives and immobilizing the vehicles.
- Despite obtaining necessary clearances from Israeli authorities, the convoy of three vehicles carrying eight staff members came under fire.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with agencies warning about looting and Israeli restrictions hindering aid delivery.
Macron insists on a two-state solution: France's president is travelling to Lebanon, where hope for stability is emerging after years of political paralysis ...
nw.de/nachrichten/nachrichten/24023088_Macron-pocht-auf-Zweistaatenloesung.html
France’s new prime minister is trying to court the left: François Bayrou gambles with Emmanuel Macron’s economic legacy
economist.com/europe/2025/01/16/frances-new-prime-minister-is-trying-to-court-the-left
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Syria detains Egyptian fighter who called for uprising against Sisi: Syrian authorities on Tuesday detained Egyptian fighter Ahmed al-Mansour days after he ...
middleeasteye.net/news/syria-detains-egyptian-fighter-ahmed-al-mansour-who-called-uprising-against-sisi
'Syrian above all': The Alawite community refuses to pay for Assad's crimes: A month after Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, Syria's Alawite minority ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250113-syrian-above-all-the-alawite-community-refuses-to-pay-for-assad-crimes
Mazen al-Hamada was 'lured' back to Syria by spy working for Assad's secret service
middleeasteye.net/news/mazen-hamada-was-lured-back-syria-spy-working-assads-secret-service
With Hezbollah weakened, Lebanon to hold presidential vote: Lebanon's parliament will try to elect a president on Thursday, with officials seeing better chances ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/with-hezbollah-weakened-lebanon-hold-presidential-vote-2025-01-08/
Foreign Minister meets Syria's ruler: (Not) a handshake for Baerbock: Annalena Baerbock meets the new Syrian ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/syrien-annalena-baerbock-trifft-ahmed-al-sharaa-k-ein-handschlag-a-9835d45a-e171-46d0-b819-af3a8145be27
German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to be discussed "in due time," Pistorius says - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/01/19/german-peacekeeping-troops-in-ukraine-to-be-discussed-in-due-time-pistorius-says/
How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?: The “chameleon” tech billionaire is one of the most powerful politically connected people in the world ...
politico.eu/article/solve-problem-elon-musk-uk/
Syria's new government says it thwarted Islamic State attack on Shia shrine: Several people were arrested in a suspected IS attack on the Sayyida Zeinab ...
middleeasteye.net/news/syrias-new-government-says-it-thwarted-islamic-state-attack-shia-shrine
Ahmed al-Sharaa: A technocrat : The escape of Bashar al-Assad and the entry of Ahmed al-Sharaa into Damascus not only signifies the fall of the al-Assad regime ...
english.alarabiya.net/views/2025/01/07/ahmed-al-sharaa-a-technocrat-
Iran nuclear program nearing point of no return, France’s Macron says: Iran’s disputed uranium enrichment drive is nearing a point of no return and European ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/06/iran-nuclear-program-nearing-point-of-no-return-france-s-macron-says
yenisafak.com Jan 11
Lawyers for victims in Syria urge ICC to arrest Assad, accomplices: Gulden Sonmez, Cihat Gokdemir encourage ICC prosecutor to 'urgently' issue arrest warrants
yenisafak.com/en/news/lawyers-for-victims-in-syria-urge-icc-to-arrest-assad-accomplices-3697006
French top diplomat ‘would have preferred’ if Syrian leader shook German FM’s hand
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/05/french-top-diplomat-would-have-preferred-if-syrian-leader-shook-german-fm-s-hand
Qatar’s PM calls for Gaza ceasefire agreement to be ‘fully implemented’: In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Sheikh Mohammed shares details on Gaza truce ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/17/qatars-pm-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-to-be-fully-implemented
Israeli ministers 'meet to discuss division of Syria': Plan first revealed by MEE in December is reportedly being considered again at highest levels
middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-ministers-meeting-discuss-division-syria
Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria: For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/iran-general-syria-defeat.html
Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital: Thousands attend the concert in Damascus to mark the end of al-Assad family rule and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/9/syrians-mark-a-month-since-al-assads-overthrow-with-concert-in-capital
Assad’s Fall Sparks Fear and Reflection in Egypt: Amid political divides and economic struggles, events in Syria have sparked fear that something similar could ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/egypts-syria-dilemma/
Israel calls for pressure on Turkey to stop attack on Kurds: Turkey must face pressure from world powers to stop attacks on Kurds in northern Syria ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/01/07/israel-calls-for-pressure-on-turkey-to-stop-attack-on-kurds
Italian FM meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria’s new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/01/10/italian-fm-meets-syria-s-new-leader-in-damascus
Quick Glance: Italian Aid Initiative Announced Ahead of Syria Visit
- Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced plans to visit Syria to introduce an initial development aid package.
- This visit follows recent trips by French and German counterparts who met with Syria's new leadership.
- Tajani emphasized the importance of preserving Syria's territorial integrity and countering terrorist threats.
- Prior to his trip, he will meet with foreign ministers from the U.S., UK, France, and Germany to discuss Syria's political and economic recovery.
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