Eurasia Press & News

For over a week now, Ukrainian troops have been holding part of the Kursk region and, what’s more, expanding the combat zone. During this time, they have managed to occupy, according to various estimates, from 500 to 1,100 square kilometers and capture hundreds of prisoners. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ offensive …

Our news round on Syria brings together the latest developments from the war-torn country, where a complex web of alliances and rivalries continues to fuel violence and instability. From the killing of pro-Iran fighters in a strike near the Iraqi border to clashes between Arab tribes and US-backed SDF forces …

Putin also encouraged Assad to open up to Turkey and drop the preconditions for normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says. Various international bodies have been closely monitoring Iranian actions since the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July. Iran has vowed …

The ongoing instability in Syria remains a significant concern for regional and international actors, as multiple reports highlight the persistent threat of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. According to a recent Wall Street Journal exclusive, U.S. forces are engaged in a covert campaign to …

On Wednesday, developments highlighted escalating tensions in Syria. U.S. troops and Iranian-backed armed groups exchanged attacks in the Deir-ez-Zor province, while President Biden renewed calls for the release of journalist Austin Tice, detained in Syria since 2012. Meanwhile, Syrian refugees in southern Lebanon face dire conditions amid the conflict between …

Russia is attempting to rehabilitate Assad’s image on a regional and international level, Syria TV says. European diplomatic sources informed the Syria TV website that Major General Hossam Luka, head of the Syrian regime’s General Intelligence Service, recently visited Lebanon. Unlike previous visits, Luke did not meet with the Secretary-General …

The Assad regime is clearly embarrassed, particularly since the start of the Gaza war, Adnan Ali writes in Syria TV. The war in Gaza has highlighted a gap within the axis of resistance led by the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad, which chose to distance itself from the axis’ approach …

As the Syrian conflict continues to unfold, various developments have emerged in recent weeks. A top Iranian military adviser has died from injuries sustained in a recent airstrike in Syria, while Syrian refugees in Gaza struggle to survive amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, Turkey and Syria are navigating a …

Analysis: By visiting the sensitive holy site and calling for Jewish prayer, the far-right Israeli minister is deliberately provoking an escalation. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s recent call to change the fragile status quo of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to allow Jewish prayer at the holy site deliberately deepens …

Some fifty years ago there was generally no talk of Islamic banking and finance. The industry was just born to meet the needs of Muslims who were looking for financial services in compliance with Islamic Shari’ah and other Islamic principles of life and values, thereof. Today, according to many who …