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Syria condemns Israeli airstrikes on Homs, Latakia
The Syrian government has strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on several sites in and around the cities of Homs and Latakia, describing them as a “blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic”. The Syrian Foreign Ministry stated that these attacks pose a direct threat to Syrian security and regional stability. According to […]
UN security council votes to wind down UNIFIL mission in Lebanon
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to extend the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon until December 31, 2026, followed by a gradual withdrawal of its 10,800 military and civilian personnel over the subsequent year. This decision comes amid increasing pressure from the United States and Israel to terminate the mission. The UN […]
China’s Limited Leverage in the Israel-Iran Conflict
The recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran exposed China’s limited leverage in the region, despite its efforts to mediate and position itself as a voice of reason. China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, condemned Israel’s actions as a violation of international law and called for a mediated solution, while President Xi Jinping urged […]
Trump Hails Iran Strike as UN Says Extent of Damage Unclear
US President Donald Trump has stressed the “monumental” obliteration of Iran’s nuclear facilities, despite the UN‘s inability to determine the exact degree of impact. The US launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, Natanz Nuclear Facility, and Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center. Trump floated the possibility of leadership change in […]