Middle East

Israel, Hamas Poised for Third Hostage-Prisoner Exchange

Israel and Hamas set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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Russian Delegation Arrives in Syria: State Media

The first Russian official delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus.

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Iran Procures Russian Sukhoi-35 Fighter Jets: Senior Official

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official revealed that Iran has proceeded with its planned purchase of Russia’s Sukhoi-35 fighter jets.

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Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer: Report

Iran's indigenously developed Zagros destroyer will soon start sailing with the Iranian Navy, state media reported.

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Syria Monitor Says Assad Loyalist ‘Executed’ in Public

Syria monitor said fighters of transitional administration publicly executed a local official accused of being a loyalist of Bashar al-Assad.

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37 Killed in North Syria Clashes Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces: Monitor

Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people in Syria's northern Manbij region.

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Iran Begins Military Drills Near Natanz Nuclear Site: State Media

Iran's military has begun drills near the Natanz nuclear enrichment plant in the center of the country, state media reported.

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Iran Launches Major Military Drills, Prepares for ‘Anti-Terror Campaign’

Iran has begun the "Great Prophet 19" large-scale military exercise and announced an upcoming anti-terror campaign, state media reported.

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Syria Monitor Says Fighting Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces Kills 101

More than 100 combatants were killed over the last two days in northern Syria in fighting between Turkish-backed groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

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Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said.

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