Tensions between armed local groups and the Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the US, are jeopardizing the stability of eastern Syria. These clashes have erupted in villages located close to the Euphrates river. Concurrently, reports indicate that an airstrike targeted a purported drug facility in southern Syria near the Jordanian …

Over the past three days, Deir ez-Zor has become the arena for clashes between the SDF and Arab Tries, Baladi News reminds. On Wednesday, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the removal of Ahmed al-Khabil, the commander of its council in Deir-ez-Zor, from his position, along with four other council …

Bashar al-Assad of Syria welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation to the heart of Damascus, according to al-Watan. In a critical juncture where convictions, resilience, and collaborative endeavours converged, the leaders of Syria and Iran found themselves engaged in discussions that resonated with the pulse of their …

The ongoing situation in Deir ez-Zor represents a significant challenge for the SDF, according to al-Souria Net. Clashes have persisted for three consecutive days in several rural areas of Deir ez-Zor, involving the Deir ez-Zor Military Council, Arab tribesmen, and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Local sources report that the …

The absence of Putin and Xi from the Delhi summit indicates their incompatibility with the US and its allies, including IndiaReuters has reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping may stay away from the New Delhi summit of the G20 nations on September 9 and 10 and depute his Prime Minister …

Protesters in Syria, Bahrain, Libya, Iran, and Israel are dashing autocratic and authoritarian hopes of a prolonged winter. In response, Arab autocrats are scrambling to squash what they fear could evolve into a third wave of protests in little more than a decade. The autocrats have deployed tools ranging from …

The Su-35 is widely regarded as a very sophisticated fighter aircraft, with advanced technological features. However, it has formidable competition from other fighter planes within its category. The Su-35 is an extensively enhanced iteration of the Su-27, integrating several fifth-generation technologies, including new radar systems, engines, and stealth capabilities. The …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on September 3 that he has decided to replace wartime Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov with Rustem Umerov, a Ukrainian politician of Crimean Tatar origin, in a surprising shake-up as Kyiv’s forces press on with their counteroffensive against the Russian invasion. Zelenskiy said in a …

The rash of recent military take-overs in Africa was perhaps best described by French President Emmanuel Macron as “an epidemic of coups in the Sahel”—a fast spreading disease in the continent. France, a former colonial power in Africa with access to rich minerals in the region, is one of the …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he is replacing Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov with 41-year-old Rustem Umerov, who is currently in charge of Ukraine’s main privatization fund. Zelenskyy’s announcement during his nightly video address Sunday, signals a greater shakeup in Ukraine’s wartime military defense establishment. “I’ve decided to replace the …