Middle East

Syrian army vows to restore security in Aleppo, protect civilians from SDF ‘oppression’

Syrian army vows to restore security in Aleppo, protect civilians from SDF ‘oppression’

Military accuses SDF of targeting civilians trying to leave Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh neighborhoods

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Israel issues tender to build over 3,400 settler homes in occupied East Jerusalem
07.01.2026

Israel issues tender to build over 3,400 settler homes in occupied East Jerusalem

Palestinians warn building in E1 area could sever East Jerusalem from West Bank and undermine prospects for two-state solution

Oman’s foreign minister to visit Türkiye on Thursday
07.01.2026

Oman’s foreign minister to visit Türkiye on Thursday

Talks between Turkish, Omani foreign ministers expected to focus on Gaza, Yemen and Syria, with Ankara set to praise Muscat’s role in regional dialogue, Turkish diplomatic sources say

Despite grief, Gaza Christians mark Christmas for 1st time in 2 years after Israeli war
07.01.2026

Despite grief, Gaza Christians mark Christmas for 1st time in 2 years after Israeli war

Christmas tree was lit at St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City despite grief overshadowing enclave

Syrian army says SDF positions in Aleppo ‘legitimate targets’ after its ‘massacres’
07.01.2026

Syrian army says SDF positions in Aleppo ‘legitimate targets’ after its ‘massacres’

Army says Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods would be treated as closed military zones

US senator says Trump would ‘kill’ Iran’s supreme leader if protest crackdown continues
07.01.2026

US senator says Trump would ‘kill’ Iran’s supreme leader if protest crackdown continues

Republican Lindsey Graham warns Tehran against using lethal force on demonstrators as unrest spreads amid economic crisis