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Russia-China-Iran hold FIRST EVER joint naval drills in Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman (VIDEO)

Posted on December 28, 2019December 28, 2019By Editor

The three nations are holding unprecedented joint naval drills that focus on honing anti-piracy and counter-terrorist tactics. The exercise takes place in the Gulf of Oman, which saw multiple maritime incidents this year. … Read More >Russia-China-Iran hold FIRST EVER joint naval drills in Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman (VIDEO)

Israel Detains 4 Palestinians in East Jerusalem, West Bank – Reports

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Israeli security forces detained four Palestinians in the past 24 hours, one in Jerusalem and the rest in the West Bank, media reported on Friday. … Read More >Israel Detains 4 Palestinians in East Jerusalem, West Bank – Reports

Israel’s Netanyahu Declares Victory in Ruling Party Leadership Primary

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

On 26 December, voters supporting Israel’s right-wing Likud Party headed to polling stations in order to determine who will lead their party in the upcoming general election in early 2020. … Read More >Israel’s Netanyahu Declares Victory in Ruling Party Leadership Primary

US uses ISIS as ‘scarecrow’ to intimidate others, while secretly backing them, Syrian FM tells RT

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

Despite claiming to fight jihadists in Syria, the Americans are gladly using them to further anti-Damascus policies and occasionally giving them a helping hand, the Syrian foreign minister told RT. … Read More >US uses ISIS as ‘scarecrow’ to intimidate others, while secretly backing them, Syrian FM tells RT

WATCH Russian military police secure yet another abandoned US outpost in Syria

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

Russian military policemen have secured a village near Raqqa, formerly occupied by US troops, as Moscow continues to patrol strategic areas along the Turkish-Syrian border. … Read More >WATCH Russian military police secure yet another abandoned US outpost in Syria

Israeli jets strike Gaza in retaliation after rocket siren forces Netanyahu to seek shelter

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

The Israeli military has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes against alleged ‘terrorist targets’ in Gaza, after rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave forced PM Netanyahu to interrupt a campaign speech and seek cover. … Read More >Israeli jets strike Gaza in retaliation after rocket siren forces Netanyahu to seek shelter

Missile From Gaza Strip Intercepted Amid Sirens Sounding in Southern Israel – IDF

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

At the time, Israeli PM Netanyahu was holding an election rally and was reportedly rushed into a bomb shelter. … Read More >Missile From Gaza Strip Intercepted Amid Sirens Sounding in Southern Israel – IDF

Fireworks instead of mortar shells: Syrian Christians flood the streets in spiritual unity of Christmas celebrations (PHOTOS)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Flashy firework displays and bright lit Christmas trees popped up all across Syria to celebrate Christmas, a joyous day not only for the Christian minority, but to people of other faiths living in the country. … Read More >Fireworks instead of mortar shells: Syrian Christians flood the streets in spiritual unity of Christmas celebrations (PHOTOS)

Asia & Pacific Middle East

‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Parts of the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Indonesia will be treated to a rare “ring” eclipse of the sun, the last of this decade, but people across the world can still watch it online without risking eye damage. … Read More >‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East

Militants Attempted to Attack Russian Airbase in Syria with Drones – Russian Reconciliation Centre

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

For months, militants have continued their attempts to attack Russian facilities from the Idlib de-escalation zone but Russian air defence systems repelled the attacks, according to Russian defence ministry’s reports. … Read More >Militants Attempted to Attack Russian Airbase in Syria with Drones – Russian Reconciliation Centre