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Military maneuver in north-east Syria three days on | Russian forces prepare to start new military exercises in Ain al-Arab (Kobani)

SOHR activists have reported that Russian air and ground forces will start military maneuvers in Ain al-Arab (Kobani) countryside today, particularly in Abou Sourah and Sareen regions. It is worth noting that one fighter jet and two helicopters will take part in the maneuvers. Yesterday, SOHR activists reported seeing Russian …

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Pence endorses controversial Iranian opposition group

Former US Vice President Mike Pence spoke at event held by Mujahedeen-e Khalq, which is widely described as a cult. Another prominent American politician has come out in support of the controversial Iranian opposition group Mujahedeen-e Khalq, aka MEK. Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a summit of the …

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Iraq arrests alleged Islamic State fighters after deadly attack

The Islamic State killed two Kurdistan Region soldiers and 12 civilians in recent attacks in northern Iraq. Iraqi security forces have captured several Islamic State fighters, a spokesperson announced today. The six alleged IS members were detained in Ramadi and Fallujah in Iraq’s western Anbar province. Brig. Gen. Yehia Rasool …

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Houthi missile attack in Marib kills, injures 29

The Iran-backed Houthi group did not claim responsibility for the attack, which the Yemeni information minister said killed women and children. A Houthi ballistic missile attack late Sunday killed or injured more than two dozen civilians at a mosque and religious school in the central province of Marib, according to …

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Militias protest after losses in Iraqi election

The results of Iraq’s Oct. 10 parliamentary elections came as a shock to political parties affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Units, as they lost more than half of their seats in parliament. Supporters of political parties associated with militias which lost big in the last elections have been protesting for …

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Turkey eyes five new targets for possible offensive in Syria

Turkey has ramped up military activity on the ground in Syria following a parliamentary extension of the government’s mandate to carry out cross-border operations. Yet, such an operation still seems unlikely without Washington and Moscow’s approval. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan might be counting on nationalism to sidestep Turkey’s deepening …

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Pakistan: TLP A Thorn In The Flesh – Analysis

On October 27, 2021, at least four Policemen were killed and over 253 were injured, as thousands of followers of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with law-enforcement personnel near Sadhoke in the Gujranwala District of Punjab. Police said the clashes were triggered after they tried to block the TLP …

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