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Syrian army declares IS-linked camp 'closed security zone'


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 16:32 AFP Syria's army announced Friday that a camp housing suspected relatives of Islamic State group fighters was closed to the public, a measure a military source said was meant to bolster security around the facility.

'He probably would've survived': Iran targeting hospitals in crackdown


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 15:22 AFP Hospitals are no longer places of safety as Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests impacts all aspects of life, rights groups say, with authorities arresting wounded protesters and even the medics who treat them.

Syria govt, Kurds reach comprehensive agreement


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 11:37 AFP Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state, which Washington described as a "historic milestone".

US envoy calls Damascus, Kurds agreement 'historic milestone'


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 10:06 AFP US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack welcomed on Friday a deal between Syria's government and Kurdish forces, as the two sides agreed on gradually integrating the Kurds' military and civil institutions into the state.

US envoy calls Damascus, Kurds agreement 'historic milestone'


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 09:53 AFP

Syria govt, Kurds reach comprehensive agreement


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 09:19 AFP Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday that included the gradual integration of the Kurds' forces and administration into the central state, following weeks of clashes between the two sides that led to a ceasefire.

Kurdish forces say reached comprehensive agreement with Syria govt


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 08:34 AFP Kurdish forces in Syria said they had reached a comprehensive agreement with Damascus that included their gradual integration into the state on Friday, following weeks of clashes between the two sides that led to a ceasefire.

Kurdish forces say reached comprehensive agreement with Syria govt


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 08:15 AFP

US bases in the Middle East - possible targets for Iran?


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 20:01 AFP The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to military conflict, with President Donald Trump saying Washington is "ready, willing and able" to strike its arch-foe, and Tehran vowing a "crushing response."

Sweden denies Turkey request to hear journalist facing terror charges


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 17:23 AFP Sweden's government said Thursday that it was denying a request from Ankara for a Swedish court to interrogate a journalist facing terror charges in Turkey.