Hamieh’s role extends far beyond simple smuggling operations This week, the U.S. Treasury Department expanded its sanctions list to target individuals and companies associated with the Syrian regime and Hezbollah. Among the newly sanctioned figures is Khaldoun Hamieh, a name that stands out due to his extensive role in drug …

The Syrian regime announced earlier this month plans to demobilize batches of officers and reserve soldiers as part of a new military restructuring strategy, according to Syria TV. Since September 27, the region has experienced significant escalation following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hezbollah leaders, Assad’s primary ally. …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia will imminently deploy North Korean forces to unspecified combat zones on October 27 and 28, as Russian and North Korean officials continued to issue vague yet suggestive statements regarding the possible presence of North Korean troops in Russia.[1] Zelensky stressed that Russia’s involvement …