Syrian Forces Continue Lightning Advance in Country’s North, Free Most of Aleppo Province – Reports

The Syrian Army completed the liberation of the city of Aleppo, the Arab Republic’s second-largest population center, in late 2016, but militants continued to control much of the province of Aleppo in the years since, their de-facto control ensured in a 2017 peace deal. … Read More >Syrian Forces Continue Lightning Advance in Country’s North, Free Most of Aleppo Province – Reports

Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

The international organisation suspended Syria’s membership in 2011 after violent protests turned into a full-scale civil war. Recent reports, however, show that many countries are ready to re-establish ties with Damascus as the Syrian government restores control over the country. … Read More >Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

Iran’s Ex-Defence Minister Claims US Became All-Out ‘Terrorist State’ After Soleimani Killing

The Quds Force general commanded the country’s extraterritorial military and intelligence operations for over two decades before being assassinated in Baghdad by a US drone on January 3, with his death leading to a dramatic escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington. … Read More >Iran’s Ex-Defence Minister Claims US Became All-Out ‘Terrorist State’ After Soleimani Killing

Russia will support Syria’s fight against terrorism in Idlib despite Trump’s calls to stop it – Kremlin

Moscow has vowed to continue its fight against terrorism in Syria’s Idlib province alongside Damascus, even though this doesn’t fit with Washington’s vision for resolving the crisis. … Read More >Russia will support Syria’s fight against terrorism in Idlib despite Trump’s calls to stop it – Kremlin

‘OK, Boomer’ mentality: Academics want to label old age a disease, in case you had any respect left for the elderly

Prominent academics are pushing for the World Health Organization (WHO) to include old age on its list of diseases. They say it will improve old people’s lives – but in reality, it will give everyone the excuse to write them off. … Read More >‘OK, Boomer’ mentality: Academics want to label old age a disease, in case you had any respect left for the elderly

Can Moscow finish Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline despite US sanctions? ‘Never say never’ says Gazprom

Russia’s $10 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline – which will pump gas more than 1,200 km to Germany – has been sanctioned by Washington, with US officials claiming Moscow can’t finish the project. “Never say never,” Gazprom replied. … Read More >Can Moscow finish Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline despite US sanctions? ‘Never say never’ says Gazprom