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Türkiye, Syria discuss coordination against disinformation

Türkiye, Syria discuss coordination against disinformation

Director of Türkiye’s Communications Directorate also stresses principle of ‘one state, one army’ during call with Syrian information minister

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Syrian army takes control of Suleyman Shah Tomb area ahead of ceasefire with YPG/SDF
20.01.2026

Syrian army takes control of Suleyman Shah Tomb area ahead of ceasefire with YPG/SDF

Forces have not yet entered area due to extensive mining by the terrorist organization

1 killed, 15 injured as sandstorm hits eastern, southern Libya
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1 killed, 15 injured as sandstorm hits eastern, southern Libya

Local authorities suspend flights at airports in southern and eastern regions

YPG/SDF used Daesh prisons as ‘blackmail’ after stalling March 10 deal: Syria
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UN urges 'sustainable shelter solutions' as storms damage 4,000 shelters in Gaza
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UN urges 'sustainable shelter solutions' as storms damage 4,000 shelters in Gaza

Israel drops 'leaflets' in eastern Khan Younis, ordering civilians to evacuate, says spokesperson

Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp, begin restoring order after SDF withdrawal
20.01.2026

Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp, begin restoring order after SDF withdrawal

Interior Ministry says SDF withdrew and left camp without any guard