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Old ordnance | Landmine explodes killing civilian in northern Hama countryside

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the death of a man, as a result of the explosion of an old landmine left over from the Syrian war on agricultural land in the village of Al-Magheer, which is under the control of regime forces in northern countryside of Hama. …

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ISIS resurgence | Cells carry out new attack at Al-Tabqa airport in Al-Raqqah countryside, killing two SDF members

SOHR sources from the western countryside of al-Raqqa, say that two SDF members were killed by gunmen of the “Islamic State” cells, where ISIS members attacked the guards of the airport of Al-Tabqa, west of Raqqa, and targeted them with silencer pistols, which led to the death of two airport …

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Aleppo | Turkish forces and proxy factions renew rocket fire on Kurdish-held areas in northern Aleppo, and rocket-propelled grenades hit Al-Bab city

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has monitored renewed rocket attacks by Turkish forces and proxy factions on areas held by Kurdish forces in northern countryside of Aleppo, where rocket-propelled grenades fell this evening on areas near Tel Rifaat and the village of Harbal, north of Aleppo. Meanwhile, rocket-propelled grenades …

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For unknown reasons | Russian military police tour streets and neighbourhoods of Daraa Al-Balad

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: Reliable sources have informed SOHR that a patrol of the Russian military police has toured streets and neighbourhoods of Daraa Al-Balad in south Syria region. Besides, Russian armoured vehicles, escorted by military police members walking on foot, have toured neighbourhoods of Daraa Al-Balad for unknown …

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US State Department Responds to UAE Criticism of Caesar Act

In its response to the UAE’s criticism of the Caesar Act, the US State Department stressed the importance of the Bashar al-Assad regime and its supporters to resort to political dialogue and open the way for humanitarian aid. A US State Department of State spokesperson commented to Al-Hurra TV on …

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Uncertainties linger over how U.S. promotion of Quad will play out

Less than two months into the presidency of Joe Biden, his administration has made clear its desire to tap into the potential of the Quad — a grouping made up of the United States, Japan, Australia and India — as a counterweight to China’s rise. At the Quad’s first-ever summit …

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Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024

Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. The announcements come as the automaker acknowledges it has work to do to comply with emissions-reduction targets that will be coming from …

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Russia will retaliate if US deploys intermediate-range missiles to Asia-Pacific: Diplomat

Russia has warned the United States against its controversial plan to deploy intermediate- and shorter-range missiles to the Asia-Pacific region, saying the move would be met with reaction and retaliation from Moscow. Russia will react and take measures to maintain its national security if the United States brings missile to …

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French Warship Docks in Vietnam as Foreign Powers Step Up in South China Sea

A French frigate docked at Cam Ranh Port in Vietnam this week, the latest sign that foreign powers are pushing back against China’s assertive behavior and expansive claims in the South China Sea. In February, France’s defense minister announced that a French nuclear attack submarine and an accompanying support ship …

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Ukraine Plans To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer Motor Sich From Chinese Investors

Ukraine plans to nationalize Motor Sich, an aerospace manufacturer that is majority-owned by Chinese companies, due to its strategic importance to national defense. “The decision has been taken to return Motor Sich to the Ukrainian people,” Oleksiy Danilov, the head of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council, said following a meeting …

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