Middle Orient

The first of the new missile ships set to defend Israel’s shores and strategic sites will arrive in early December, after it was handed over to the Navy from the Thyssenkrup Marine shipyards in Germany. The first of four new Sa’ar 6 ships, built in Germany by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems …

Iranian and Turkish media are taking a “wait and see” approach to the US election. The usual shrill voices have been quiet for a few days, wondering like the rest of the world what might happen. Turkey’s media is infamous for transmitting the narrative of the increasingly aggressive regime in …

Daraa Governorate witnessed four assassinations during the past 24 hours, affecting figures belonging to the security forces, including three leaders. SANA reported that a large explosion occurred in the al-Sabil neighborhood in the city of Daraa, after midnight last night. The sound of the explosion was heard throughout the city. …

On Wednesday, unknown persons assassinated former Free Syrian Army leader, Adham al-Karad, on the road linking Damascus and the Daraa countryside. Several other people were also killed as they returned from Damascus on the Sanamayn road.

Russia has said that militants in Idleb are preparing an attack in Idleb, with the intention of blaming Russia and the Syrian forces for attacking civilians writes Al-Masdar.

Group ‘has biggest role and biggest say,’ is waiting for result of US presidential election, Christian politician, others tell The Media Line Lebanese President Michel Aoun tasked former prime minister Saad Hariri on October 22 with forming a government, but the powerful Hezbollah movement has been delaying the process.

Turkish security sources stated that Turkish troops will remain in Libya for as long as the Government of National Accord (GNA) wishes. The Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission agreed that the Turkish forces would return to bases and exchange detainees, during the two-day meeting to discuss mechanisms for implementing a …

Washington is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to ensure that European and Arab countries and United Nations agencies boycott Damascus’ upcoming Syrian refugee conference, set for November 11 and 12. The United States is seeking to underscore the “Russian delusions” over the conference and make sure that it foils Moscow’s plan …

On Wednesday, Syrian government forces targeted one of the Turkish military points in the fourth de-escalation zone in northwestern Syria with heavy artillery. This coincides with the Turkish evacuation of one of its largest military points in the de-escalation zone. Syrian government forces have besieged the area since the beginning …

Low-altitude standoff cruise missiles and kamikaze drones are proliferating in the twenty-first century. Here’s What You Need to Know: Though Syrian government statements are less than trustworthy, multiple sources suggest the defenses may have impeded the initial Israeli attack.