Tag: Middle East & Central Asia
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U.S. Troops Prepare to Withdraw from Syria
The United States is preparing to end its relatively quiet but long-running military presence in Syria, with officials confirming plans to withdraw the roughly 1,000…
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Trump Declares End to Iran-Israel Conflict; Iran Calls for Mutual Halt
On the evening of June 23, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would be fully in effect by…
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Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Qatar amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
[This news, published on June 24, was updated on June 30] On the evening of June 23, 2025, Iran launched a missile attack on the…
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U.S. Launches Major Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
[This news, published on June 23, was updated on June 26] On June 22, 2025, the United States launched its first offensive operation in the…
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War Erupts between Iran and Israel in Unprecedented Military Escalation
[This news, published on June 14, was updated on June 21] On June 13, 2025, a direct and large-scale military confrontation broke out between Iran…
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Germany Warns Turkey against Attacking Kurds in Syria, Citing Broader Security Risks
Germany has issued a strong warning to Turkey regarding the potential consequences of targeting Kurdish forces in Syria amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. German Foreign Minister…
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Syria’s First Major Diplomatic Engagements Following Leadership Change
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has initiated a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings aimed at fostering regional cooperation and advancing reconstruction efforts following the ousting…
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High-Stakes Battle for Influence in a Post-Assad Middle East
[Ali Mohammed Al-Jaber, Shongjog columnist] The recent Op-Ed article published in the Oped Column Syndication provides a compelling analysis of the complex geopolitical dynamics following…
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Flees to Moscow
In a dramatic turn of events, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, seeking refuge in Russia hours after a stunning rebel…
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