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Syrian army deploys to Latakia, Tartus after attacks by ousted Assad loyalists

Syrian army deploys to Latakia, Tartus after attacks by ousted Assad loyalists

Syria’s Defense Ministry says army units entered centers of Latakia and Tartus to restore security after armed groups targeted civilians and security forces during protests

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Somali president condemns Israel's Netanyahu for ‘blatant attack’ on Somalia’s sovereignty
28.12.2025

Somali president condemns Israel's Netanyahu for ‘blatant attack’ on Somalia’s sovereignty

In his address to special joint session of federal parliament, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud warns that Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland region risks further destabilizing the Horn of Africa region

Sudan leader thanks Türkiye for support during conflict, hails ‘historic, fraternal’ relations
28.12.2025

Sudan leader thanks Türkiye for support during conflict, hails ‘historic, fraternal’ relations

‘The world followed President Erdogan’s statements regarding Sudan with respect,’ Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says

 Israeli forces arrest 6 Syrians in southern Quneitra countryside
28.12.2025

Israeli forces arrest 6 Syrians in southern Quneitra countryside

5 men detained as they were searching for mushrooms on farmland, another while herding sheep, according to official media

Wreckage removal completed at Ankara jet crash site that killed Libyan army chief
28.12.2025

Wreckage removal completed at Ankara jet crash site that killed Libyan army chief

Local, international teams completed inspections before removing wreckage from site ofdeadly jet crash in Ankara

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council says close to declaring statehood in south
28.12.2025

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council says close to declaring statehood in south

‘The south is approaching a decisive moment embodied by the declaration of a state, and this hope has become nearly complete,’ says head of STC’s National Assembly