August, 2019

• 19 August

  Listen to the Voices of Syria

  Over eight years ago, Syrian men, women, and children took to the streets, often holding hands or clutching roses, calling for political reform. Wahed, Wahed, Wahed, al-Shaab al-Suri Wahed, they chanted — “One, One, One, the Syrian People are One!” But the regime did not listen; instead, we were shot …

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• 19 August

  Wanted al Qaeda leader warns of Turkish influence on jihad in Syria

  Yesterday, a jihadist Telegram channel published a short statement (seen below) attributed to Saif al-Adel, a wanted terrorist who has worked for al Qaeda since the 1990s. The message addresses the jihadist scene in Syria, specifically dealing with the controversies surrounding relations with Turkey and Turkish-backed rebel groups.

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• 17 August

  US team begins establishing op center in Turkey for 'safe zone' in Syria

  A US delegation has arrived in Turkey to set up an operation center in the country for the stated purpose of creating a “safe zone” in Syria.

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• 17 August

  Taliban, US End Latest Round of Talks Without Announcing Outcome

  The United States and the Taliban have concluded the eighth round of talks aimed at reaching an agreement between the two adversaries to end the 18-year-old war in Afghanistan and jumpstart intra-Afghan peace negotiations.

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• 17 August

  South Korea Capable of Countering Missiles Tested by Pyongyang – Seoul

  The South Korean Armed Forces are capable of countering the short-range missiles that are now being tested by North Korea, a spokesperson for the South Korean presidential administration said on Monday.

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• 17 August

  Chinese Police Trucks Seen in Hong Kong-Neighboring Shenzhen Amid Protests

  Fears of Beijing intervening in the Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests were raised Monday after footage emerged showing several armored trucks belonging to China’s People’s Armed Police traveling through Shenzhen, which borders the autonomous city.

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• 17 August

  Report: Hypersonic, Dual-Capable Missiles Pose Huge Global Threat

  New missile technologies, including so-called hypersonic systems capable of traveling at more than 25 times the speed of sound, are fueling a new global arms race, according to a new report from analyst group the European Leadership Network.

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• 17 August

  Russia Vows To Make New Weapons Amid U.S. Suspicion Of Blast That Killed Five Scientists

  Russia’s chief nuclear official has vowed to continue developing new weapons while attending a funeral on August 12 of five Russian nuclear researchers who were killed in an explosion in what U.S. experts suspect was a mishandled test of a new nuclear-powered engine.

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• 17 August

  Bahrain to Purchase US Patriot System to Defend Against Aircraft, Missiles – Raytheon

  Bahrain has agreed to buy the US-built Patriot anti-aircraft and missile interceptor system, the Raytheon Company said in a press release.

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• 17 August

  US inks deal to purchase Iron Dome missile systems from Israel

  The US army has formally signed a contract to purchase two Iron Dome missile systems from Israel, according to a report.

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