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Canada removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list

Canada removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list

Ottawa welcomes 'positive steps' taken by the Syrian government 'towards a peaceful Syrian-led political transition,' says Foreign Minister Anita Anand

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US envoy Waltz to visit Jordan, Israel for talks on Gaza plan, regional security
05.12.2025

US envoy Waltz to visit Jordan, Israel for talks on Gaza plan, regional security

'This visit underscores the United States' commitment to advancing regional stability, implementing President Trump's 20-Point Plan for Gaza,' says statement

Breathing free: A year after Assad, Syrians test newfound freedoms
05.12.2025

Breathing free: A year after Assad, Syrians test newfound freedoms

One year after Assad’s fall, Syrians are finding the space to revive civic life and exercise their rights

EU lawmakers urge foreign policy chief to 'end complicity in genocide' against Palestinians
05.12.2025

EU lawmakers urge foreign policy chief to 'end complicity in genocide' against Palestinians

'After 789 days of genocide and 58 years of illegal occupation... Europe cannot continue to be complicit,' MEPs say in letter to Kaja Kallas

Several Palestinians wounded as Israel shells northern Gaza's Beit Lahia
05.12.2025

Several Palestinians wounded as Israel shells northern Gaza's Beit Lahia

Israeli army continues to hold southern, eastern, much of northern Gaza – spanning more than half of enclave's total area

Palestinian rights group warns Israel plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti
05.12.2025

Palestinian rights group warns Israel plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti

Barghouti’s son says Israeli forces ‘crushed his father’s body, broke his teeth, ribs, and fingers, and cut part of his ear inside prison