Tag: Syria
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Russia, Iran and Turkey sees US withdrawal from Syria as positive
Moscow, Ankara and Tehran see the planned United States withdrawal from Syria as a positive step, leaders of the three countries said after a summit in Russia about … Read more
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Syria and Iran strike deal to allow bank transfers
The governments of Syria and Iran have agreed steps that will allow bank transactions between the countries, officials said on Tuesday, a move aimed at … Read more
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Corporate Dispatch Monday Morning Briefing and Newspaper Review
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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing provides you with a review of the main headlines and the stories appearing in Malta’s newspapers and international news … Read more
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Israel says it hit Iranian targets in Syria
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says its operation is against the Quds Force – elite units of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
It provided no details. … Read more
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#10YearChallenge – Syria, Libya, Iraq Then and Now
Internet this week has been exploding with #10YearChallenge pictures and videos of how people and their lives have changed.
The challenge faced by these countries … Read more
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IS claim responsibility for attack that killed 16 people including 4 Americans in Syria
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack that killed 16 people in Syria’s Manbij, including at least four Americans.
Two U.S. service members … Read more
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Israel targets Iranian weapon warehouses in Syria
In a rare acknowledgment of Israeli operations in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country’s air force struck Syria over the weekend.
Speaking at … Read more
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Pompeo says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached with Turkey to protect Kurdish fighters in Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached with Turkey to protect Kurdish fighters in Syria after the … Read more
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Syria says Israel warplanes fired missiles towards Damascus
The Syrian state news agency said Israeli warplanes fired a number of missiles toward the Damascus area on Friday, triggering Syrian air defense that shot … Read more
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US starts withdrawal of troops from Syria
“US troops from Syria on Friday, an American military spokesman said, a first step in President Trump’s plan to remove American forces from one of … Read more
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Eight-year-old Syrian girl found dead as colder weather hits Syrian refugee camps
In the northern town of Minyeh, an eight-year-old Syrian girl was found dead after falling into a river during the storm, AP reported.
Khaled Alawi … Read more
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Syria – Two British soldiers hit by missile in Isis attack a month after Trump said IS was defeated
Two British soldiers have reportedly been seriously wounded in Syria after being hit by a missile in an Isis attack The Independent.
Two British special … Read more
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Diplomatique.Expert recommends : The World in 2019 – Matthew Bugeja
The last few years have been nothing if not eventful on the global stage. Fortunately, there have been, no new major conflicts in the vein … Read more
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Trump complains about bad press for pulling troops from Syria and maintaining electoral campaign promise against American involvement in never ending wars
President Donald Trump complained on Monday that he’s getting “bad press” for his decision to pull American troops out of Syria, saying he’s making good … Read more
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Russia and Turkey to meet and discuss US withdrawal from Syria
Foreign and defence ministers from Russia and Turkey will discuss in Moscow the United States’ decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Russian news agency RIA … Read more
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The phone call which reshaped US policy in the Middle East
President Donald Trump’s declaration in a phone call with Tayyip Erdogan that he was pulling U.S. troops from Syria has stunned Turkey and left it … Read more
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Syria and Israel blame each other for missile strikes -Update
Syrian forces opened fire on “enemy targets” near Damascus Tuesday after Israeli air strikes wounded three soldiers, state media reported. Israel’s army said it activated … Read more
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Macron expresses his regret for Trump’s decision to withdraw from Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he deeply regretted U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
In an abrupt policy … Read more
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Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria will allow Islamic State to recover – critics. Right decision to do – Putin
A Kurdish-led alliance in Syria says President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to withdraw US troops will allow the Islamic State (IS) group to recover.
A … Read more
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Russia claims 46 people, including eight children treated in hospital after chlorine gas attack in Aleppo
Russia on Sunday accused insurgents in Syria of bombarding the city of Aleppo with shells filled with chlorine gas, poisoning 46 people, including eight children … Read more
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Turkey to host summit on Syria with Russia, Germany and France next week
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host a summit on the Syria conflict with the leaders of Russia, Germany and France on October 27 in … Read more
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Deadline passes without Jihadists leaving planned buffer zone around Idlib
A deadline passed Monday without jihadists leaving a planned buffer zone around Syria’s last major rebel bastion of Idlib as set out under a Russian-Turkish … Read more
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Turkey won’t leave Syria until elections – Erdogan
With the clock ticking on a deadline to spare Idlib from a regime attack, Syria’s last rebel stronghold is eerily calm. As violence subsides and … Read more
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Germany shares same US goals on Iran and Syria – Foreign Minister
Germany shares Iran, Syria goals with US, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas was reported to say. After meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Maas said … Read more
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Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announce retaliation to attack on military parade
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announced on Monday that it had fired ballistic missiles at eastern Syrian in retaliation to an attack at a military … Read more
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The other back to school – When there is a will, there’s a way
She is writing on a notebook like any child who in these days have started going to school.
But instead of going into classroom, or … Read more
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Tuesday Morning Briefing
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Your morning briefing with the latest news from around the globe, a newspaper review from Malta and a headline digest of the main … Read more
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Russia to upgrade Syrian air defences with S-300 missile system
President Vladimir V. Putin said Monday that Russia would supply the Syrian military with a sophisticated air defense system, a move that reflects Russia’s increasing … Read more
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Saturday Morning Briefing
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Your morning briefing with the latest news developments, a review of Malta’s newspapers’ front pages and the headline digest of the past hours … Read more
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Russia, Turkey and Iran to meet in New York to discuss Syria
Russia and Turkey agreed on borders of the demilitarised zone around Syria’s Idlib, part of a deal aimed to prevent a military assault on the … Read more
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Wednesday Morning Briefing
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Start your day informed with the latest headlines, a review of the local newspapers and a digest of the salient news which characterised … Read more
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Netanyahu and Putin ‘call’ each other in an attempt to diffuse tension after Russian plane was shot down in Syria
Update: The leaders of Russia and Israel have sought to defuse tension after a Russian plane was shot down by Syrian forces amid an Israeli … Read more
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Russia says Syria shot down one of its military planes, blames Israel: RIA (UPDATED)
UPDATE
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the Syrian military had accidentally shot down a Russian military plane over Syria, but said it … Read more
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Breaking News: Russia and Turkey agree on the creation of Syria buffer
Russia and Turkey has agreed to create a buffer zone in Syria’s northern Idlib province to separate the Syrian forces and rebels.
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Any major offensive in Idlib would cause new refugee crisis from Turkey to Europe
Turkey’s presidential spokesperson has said a major offensive targeting Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib could cause a new refugee crisis from Turkey to Europe.”Everyone’s common … Read more
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Syria says Israeli missiles attack close to Damascus airport
An Israeli missile attack targeted the Syrian capital’s airport late Saturday, activating air defences which shot down some of the projectiles, state news agency SANA … Read more
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Syria on the agenda as Putin meets Russia’s security council today and Erdogan on Monday
President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib with members of Russia’s Security Council on Friday, the RIA news agency cited the Kremlin … Read more
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UN warns that Idlib assault could create the century’s worst humanitarian catastrophe
Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create … Read more
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Germany in talks with US to possibly join airstrikes by US, British and French if another chemical attack were to occur
A report suggests Germany’s Bundeswehr could soon be called upon to take part in airstrikes on Syria, if another chemical attack were to occur. The … Read more
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Despite the warnings, the US has neither the leverage nor the influence in Syria
Despite dire U.S. warnings and fears of a humanitarian disaster, the Trump administration has little leverage to stop Russia, Iran and Syria pressing ahead with … Read more
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Erdogan warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’
Turkey warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’.
The Guardian
Turkey has warned it will not stand by and … Read more
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Sunday Morning Briefing
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The news of the possible death of ‘ambassador’ and Professor Joseph Mifsud makes it Maltese and International headlines in view of the alleged … Read more
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Saturday Morning Briefing
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Your daily Morning Briefing is aimed to deliver the latest news to start the day informed, the Maltese papers review to get an … Read more
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Military options being mulled, should Syria ignore US warnings against use of chemical weapons in Idlib
America’s top general on Saturday said he was involved in “routine dialogue” with the White House about military options should Syria ignore U.S. warnings against … Read more
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No agreement reached – Idlib prepares for horrifying offensive
Russia, Turkey and Iran have failed to agree on a ceasefire that would prevent a Syrian government offensive in rebel-held Idlib.
The United Nations fears … Read more
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Russia opposes call for ceasefire by Turkey, Iran said Syria must regain control over all territory
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for a ceasefire in the rebel-held region of Idlib in northwest Syria on Friday and said an anticipated government assault … Read more
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