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Syria’s information minister says integration deal with YPG to take effect Monday

Syria’s information minister says integration deal with YPG to take effect Monday

Hamza al-Mustafa says SDF members will be integrated ‘individually' into military brigades that will fall under Defense Ministry

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UAE, Egypt urge diplomacy as Iran tensions raise regional alarm
30.01.2026

UAE, Egypt urge diplomacy as Iran tensions raise regional alarm

Calls for dialogue intensify as regional leaders warn of escalation risks

Syria’s president marks 1st anniversary in office, says future will be built through justice, development
30.01.2026

Syria’s president marks 1st anniversary in office, says future will be built through justice, development

President Ahmad al-Sharaa praises Syrians’ sacrifices, calls for shared effort to achieve stability, lasting justice and national renewal

Iran security chief warns EU armies could be deemed ‘terrorist’ after IRGC designation
30.01.2026

Iran security chief warns EU armies could be deemed ‘terrorist’ after IRGC designation

Ali Larijani says consequences will fall on European states involved in move

1 killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon
30.01.2026

1 killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Lebanon’s state media reports fatal drone strike near Tyre; Israeli army claims it targeted Hezbollah operative

France welcomes Syria-YPG integration deal, vows support for full implementation
30.01.2026

France welcomes Syria-YPG integration deal, vows support for full implementation

'A sovereign, united and stable Syria. A Syria at peace and respectful of all its components. A Syria fully committed to the fight against terrorism. This is what France supports,' Macron says