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Damascus, Washington stress Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity at Munich meeting

Damascus, Washington stress Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity at Munich meeting

US backs Syrian government, recent integration deal with SDF, counter-ISIS efforts, Foreign Ministry says

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UN Security Council gravely concerned over 'escalating violence' in South Sudan
13.02.2026

UN Security Council gravely concerned over 'escalating violence' in South Sudan

Members 'strongly called on all parties to de-escalate and immediately cease renewed hostilities and to resolve issues through peaceful dialogue,' statement says

UN urges parties to uphold commitments, resolve differences peacefully in Syria
13.02.2026

UN urges parties to uphold commitments, resolve differences peacefully in Syria

'We shall never lose sight of the immense suffering and loss Syrians have endured over 14 years of conflict and decades of dictatorship,' says envoy Claudio Cordone

Israeli artillery, gunfire target several towns in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
13.02.2026

Israeli artillery, gunfire target several towns in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas

Extremist Israeli minister storms Ofer Prison, oversees abuse of Palestinian inmates
13.02.2026

Extremist Israeli minister storms Ofer Prison, oversees abuse of Palestinian inmates

Itamar Ben-Gvir visits West Bank prison ahead of Ramadan as reports say stun grenades were set off near detainees and harsher measures were touted

25 Palestinians injured as illegal settlers rampage through village in occupied West Bank
13.02.2026

25 Palestinians injured as illegal settlers rampage through village in occupied West Bank

Homes, vehicles damaged; Israeli forces fire tear gas during assault in Talfit near Nablus