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Syrian Government Security Forces Enter Key Northeastern City Under Landmark Deal with Kurdish-Led SDF

In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.

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Syrian Government Troops Advance on Kurdish-Held Hasakah Under Fragile U.S.-Brokered Truce

A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.

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Syrian Security Forces Uncover Cell Behind Damascus Airport Strikes; Weapons Linked to Hezbollah

Syrian authorities announced the arrest of a militant group responsible for rocket attacks on the Mezzeh military airport, alleging the weapons were supplied by Iran-backed Hezbollah—a claim the Lebanese group denies.

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Lebanon, Syria Strike Prisoner Transfer Deal in Bid to Mend Fractured Ties

In a significant diplomatic move, Lebanon's Cabinet has approved an agreement to repatriate hundreds of Syrian prisoners, addressing a major point of contention as the two nations navigate a new political reality following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

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New Camp in Lebanon's Hermel Provides Refuge for Shiite Muslims Displaced from Syria

Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria following the 2024 fall of the Assad government have settled into a newly opened housing compound in northeastern Lebanon, funded by Shiite institutions and Hezbollah, offering a permanent solution after years of temporary shelter.

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Syria Announces Plan to Shutter Notorious ISIS-Linked Camps, Raising Questions Over Fate of Thousands

Damascus has declared its intention to permanently close the sprawling al-Hol and Roj displacement camps in northeast Syria, which house over 28,000 people connected to the Islamic State. The move, confirmed by officials and aid groups, sparks urgent debate about the future of detainees, including foreign nationals.

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Damascus and Kurdish Forces Strike Landmark Deal to Reintegrate Northeast Syria

After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.

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Amnesty Hopes Rise Among IS-Linked Foreign Women in Syrian Camp as Government Offensive Shifts Power

Foreign women detained in Syria's Roj camp, linked to the Islamic State group, see a potential path to freedom following a government offensive that weakened their Kurdish guards. As political dynamics shift, their hopes for amnesty or repatriation collide with international reluctance and an uncertain future for the camps.

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Syrians Protest 'Impossible' Power Bills as Tariffs Soar Amid Economic Collapse

Damascus residents face electricity bills exceeding their monthly incomes after a massive government price hike, sparking rare public protests and deepening the crisis for a war-weary population.

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Trump's 'Madman' Diplomacy Tests Iran's Limits as Middle East Braces for Escalation

President Trump's revival of Nixon-era 'madman theory' tactics—mixing calibrated military strikes with extreme threats—aims to force Iranian concessions without full-scale war. But as Tehran perceives an existential threat, analysts warn the high-stakes gamble risks a catastrophic miscalculation.

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Denmark Defies European Court, Unveils Sweeping Deportation Overhaul

Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.

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Trial Begins for Italian Officials Over Deadly 2023 Migrant Shipwreck

Six Italian police and coastguard members face trial for alleged negligence in the Cutro shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, a case testing Italy's hardline migration policies.