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SDF Deal With Damascus ‘Forced Step’, Russia to Play Key Role in Process – Kurdish Official

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

The Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) handover of the Kurdish-controlled towns of Manbij and Kobane as part of the deal with Damascus to the national army is a forced step aimed at protecting themselves from the Turkish offensive … Read More >SDF Deal With Damascus ‘Forced Step’, Russia to Play Key Role in Process – Kurdish Official

Turkey Launched Operation in Syria Because US Failed to Observe Commitments – Minister

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Turkey has launched the military operation in Kurd-populated north of Syria because the United States failed to observe its commitments on establishing a jointly controlled demilitarized zone in the area … Read More >Turkey Launched Operation in Syria Because US Failed to Observe Commitments – Minister

Several Areas in Syria’s North-East Declare Restoration of Sovereignty – Russian Military

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

A number of settlements in the provinces of Aleppo, Raqqa and Hasakah in Syria have announced the restoration of Syrian sovereignty on their territory due to the inability of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria to protect the population and solve humanitarian problems … Read More >Several Areas in Syria’s North-East Declare Restoration of Sovereignty – Russian Military

‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has commented on the ongoing Turkish military op in northern Syria, urging the country to stop it and “come back to the right track”. … Read More >‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s operation in northeast Syria has “undermined” the US-led campaign against Islamic State terrorists, the Pentagon has claimed, warning that Washington will be “pressing” their NATO allies to sanction Ankara. … Read More >Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Putin gives Saudi king a GYRFALCON as gift, but the moment is somewhat ruined (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

President Vladimir Putin came to Saudi Arabia bearing a gift – a Russian gyrfalcon for Saudi King Salman. … Read More >Putin gives Saudi king a GYRFALCON as gift, but the moment is somewhat ruined (VIDEOS)

Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

The Syrian Arab Army has entered the northeastern city of Manbij, state media has reported. … Read More >Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds

Sounds grate! Saudi military orchestra welcomes Putin with Russia’s anthem… or at least it tries to (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

President Vladimir Putin has been greeted in Saudi Arabia by a dodgy rendition of the Russian national anthem. The performance was far from stellar – but still merely mediocre, compared to some of the worst-ever anthem fails. … Read More >Sounds grate! Saudi military orchestra welcomes Putin with Russia’s anthem… or at least it tries to (VIDEOS)

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‘Fully prepared to destroy economy’: Trump sanctions Turkish officials, raises steel tariffs & stops $100bn trade deal

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Accusing Turkey of endangering civilians and threatening peace and security with its Syrian operation, US President Donald Trump has announced upcoming tariffs and sanctions against Turkish officials and economy. … Read More >‘Fully prepared to destroy economy’: Trump sanctions Turkish officials, raises steel tariffs & stops $100bn trade deal

One out, another one in: Retreating US military meets advancing Syrian Army (VIDEO)

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

An unlikely road meeting of US and Syrian troops was captured in northern Syria as the American vehicles were retreating from the Kurdish-held town of Kobani, while the Syrians rushed to protect it from the Turkish-led offensive. … Read More >One out, another one in: Retreating US military meets advancing Syrian Army (VIDEO)