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EU's Foreign Affairs Council reached the political agreement to begin easing sanctions on Syria. HR Kaja Kallas said that this could give a boost to the Syrian economy and help the country get back on its feet.

A Reuters exclusive report shows that the Kurdish forces guarding Islamic State fighters at a jail in northern Syria say they are opposed to handing the facility to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as they brace for attacks by the ultra hardline group and monitor its attempts to re-emerge. The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led force which …

President Donald Trump has said that under his presidency, the United States will fundamentally rethink "NATO's purpose and NATO's mission."Trump had said there would be "hell to pay" if Israel and Hamas did not reach a ceasefire deal resulting in the return of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza before he takes office.Trump's advisers have indicated they will renew the so-called maximum pressure campaign of his first term against Iran.

U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries. The three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security and economic cooperation, and China's "dangerous and unlawful behavior in the South China Sea," the White House said in a statement.

Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has recommended a boost in defense spending by about $50 billion more than the current 2026 projections. This move would push the defense budget beyond $1 trillion in the coming years, according to Bloomberg News.

Contrary to the expectations of the opposition, the weakening the axis of resistance after the fall of Assad, may backfire and increase pressure on the Iranian opposition. Therefore, although there has been relatively high optimism and hope for the Iranian opposition after the fall of Assad, the main difference between the regime in Iran and Assad is represented by the supporters of the Iranian establishment.

The power struggle for Syria continues, evolving from a triangular contest among Iran, Russia, and Turkey to a duel between Turkey and Israel. Among these players, Turkey has emerged as the most assertive force, leveraging its regional priorities.

Congress approved government funding bill on bipartisan basis, a little after the deadline and president Joe Biden plans to sign it into law. There bill does not include Trump’s demand to lift debt ceiling but it includes funding for states and farmers hit by natural disasters. The U.S. Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst …

World Bank wins pledges for $100 bln replenishment of fund for poorest countries

Naval forces of Indonesia and Russia began their first joint military training drills in the Java Sea.