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US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Report

US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Report

Pullout to unfold over next 2 months as Washington cites YPG/SDF’s near dissolution and Syria’s expanded counterterrorism role

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US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials over protest crackdown
18.02.2026

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials over protest crackdown

State Department says Secretary Rubio taking steps for visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials, telecommunications industry leaders

Syrian president issues general amnesty decree for crimes committed before issuance
18.02.2026

Syrian president issues general amnesty decree for crimes committed before issuance

Crimes involving ‘serious violations against the Syrian people’ excluded, according to decree

Fire breaks out near Iranian capital
18.02.2026

Fire breaks out near Iranian capital

Iranian officials say blaze in Parand area is under control

UN Palestinian rights committee 'strongly' condemns Israeli measures to expand control over West Bank
18.02.2026

UN Palestinian rights committee 'strongly' condemns Israeli measures to expand control over West Bank

'Such illegal measures risk the further dispossession of Palestinian landowners and entrenchment of Israel’s unlawful control over occupied territory,' says statement

3 Palestinians wounded in attack by illegal Israeli settlers north of East Jerusalem
18.02.2026

3 Palestinians wounded in attack by illegal Israeli settlers north of East Jerusalem

Attackers stormed Mikhmas town, injuring 3 residents, stealing dozens of sheep, according to Palestinian officials