Asia & Australia
Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister puts Pakistani military and China on the spot
Saudi Prince Mohammed’s religious moderation unlikely to change Asian realities
China’s step into the maelstrom of the Middle East
India’s Hindu nationalist ruling party promises free Jerusalem trip to Christians – but not Muslims
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:25 PM) - The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the ruling party of India, is trying to woo Indian Christians into voting for it by promising free...
Chinese extradition request puts crackdown on Uyghurs in the spotlight
Asia’s dark underbelly: Conflicts threaten long-term stability and development
Tackling Pakistani madrassas An uphill struggle
Kidnapping and ant-Shiite rhetoric stirs Malaysian debate about Saudi-inspired ultra-conservatism
Chinese engineer’s disappearance takes on geopolitical significance
Rebuffing US warmongering, North and South Korea to hold official talks
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:20 AM) - Despite the ongoing aggressive tone between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), it seems as though there is a thaw...
Russian Air Force launches massive attack on jihadist headquarters in northeast Latakia: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) - The e Russian Aerospace Forces have recently carried out a series of airstrikes on the...
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New images show before and after photos of US attack on eastern Syria sites
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:25 P.M.) - The Associated Press, citing Maxar Technologies, released pictures that it said showed a site on...
Read moreUS submarine was ready to sink Russian warships after 2018 strikes: Fox News
USS John Warner, a Virginia-class submarine of the United States navy, was prepared to sink Russian warships should they respond...
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Israeli defense chief says ‘initial assessment’ is Iran’s behind attack on cargo ship
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) - Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Saturday that his "initial assessment is that Iran"...
Read moreIraqi group says US attack in Syria ‘will not go without punishment’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) - An Iraqi group has threatened to retaliate against the United States after the bombing of...
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US believes it gave Russia enough notice before eastern Syria strikes
The United States believes it properly notified Russia ahead of its airstrikes in Syria without compromising the security of the...
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US launches heavy attack on Kataib Hezbollah in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) - The U.S. Coalition carried out heavy strikes over eastern Syria on Thursday evening, targeting a...
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Warning: +18 Video. Aleppo rebels behead a child
Aleppo 'moderate rebels' brutally beheaded a youngster they have captured earlier today near Handarat Refugee Camp in northern Aleppo. The...
Read moreAzerbaijani president urges Russia not to upgrade Armenia’s armed forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with foreign media on Friday that Russia...
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Iran will construct 2 new nuclear reactors if sanctions are not lifted: Salehi
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) - The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, announced that his country is...
Read moreSyrian gas pipeline comes under attack in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) - The Syrian Ministry of Oil announced that one of the country's gas pipelines had been...
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Saudi Arabia permits women to join military and hold combat roles
Sunday marked the first day both women and men were permitted to sign up and serve in the Saudi Arabian...
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IAEA & Iran Issues joint statement after reaching ‘Temporary Understanding’
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have issued a joint statement after...
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VIDEO: Kurdish insurgents ambush Turkish Army vehicle, execute three soldiers
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:30 P.M.) – Footage has emerged of Turkish military vehicle being ambushed by a handful of PKK (Kurdistan...
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Syria, Israeli prisoner swap completed in Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) - Thursday saw a Russian mediated prisoner swap with Muhammad Ahmad Hussein and Tariq Ghasab al-Obeidan,...
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Opinion: Will The New Interim Government Lead Libya Out Of A Long-Standing Crisis?
Last week, February 17, Libyans celebrated the 10th anniversary of the revolution that ousted the long time leader Colonel Muammar...
Read moreViolence against civilians surges in Afghanistan after peace talks
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan escalated sharply after peace talks began last year, the United Nations said in a report released...
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Hamas launches Covid vaccinations in Gaza
GAZA CITY: A coronavirus vaccination campaign was launched in Gaza Monday using doses provided by the Palestinian Authority and the...
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Jordanian army thwarts massive drug smuggling attempt from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) - A military source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed that an...
Read moreAfrica: Will Africa ever get the COVID vaccine?
FPA - Monrovia — With a reported death toll of more than one hundred thousand and more than three million...
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‘Major blow’: High-ranking ISIS leader killed in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) - The spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve of the International Coalition, Colonel, Wayne Marotto tweeted on...
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Russian Air Force blows up foreigner-led jihadist training camp in northwest Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) - The Russian Aerospace Forces dealt a powerful blow to the foreigner-led Ajnad Al-Kavkaz (Soldiers of...
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Turkish forces would suffer ‘great losses’ in war with Egypt in Libya: military analyst
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) - In the event that a military confrontation occurs between Egypt and Turkey near the city...
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Yemen Heads towards Worst Famine World has Seen in Decades
IPSNEWS Yemen is heading towards the worst famine the world has seen in decades, the United Nations Security Council was...
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Understanding how the ISIS insurgency in Syria’s eastern desert works and solutions to it
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) - Since the beginning of 2018, lingering Islamic State forces in Syria's eastern desert region have...
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Turkey launches major operations near Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) - The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday, the launch of two new operations against...
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Turkey: Anti-ISIS raid, eight Syrians and Iraqis arrested
ISTANBUL, 18 FEB - A new anti-ISIS raid took place in Turkey on Thursday morning, in which anti-terrorist police...
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What lies behind Iran’s noise and Israel’s silence regarding the Turkish invasion of Syria: opinion
While Turkish troops were crossing the Syrian border east of the Euphrates, Iranian army announced that it would hold surprise...
Read moreQuds Force commander’s visit to Syria indicates new escalation is coming against US forces: expert
BEIRUT, LEBAON (8:30 P.M.) - Syrian political and military expert, Alaa Al-Asfari, said that the coming period may witness a...
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Israel will ‘prevent’ Iran from developing precision missiles in Syria, Lebanon: Netanyahu
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his country "will prevent Iran from developing precision...
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Iraqi forces kill ISIS commander in Al-Anbar
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 A.M.) - The Popular Mobilization Units (Hashd Al-Sha'abi) announced on Thursday, the killing of what it called...
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Jeff Bezos to resign as Amazon CEO
The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced recently that he will step down as company CEO in the third quarter of...
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The Daily Brief 2021-02-15
This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, Piracy, Sanctions, US, Journalism, Kurdish, Philippines, Facebook,...
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Philippines says it wants more than ‘loose change’ for U.S. troops deal
MANILA (Reuters) - The United States is providing the Philippines with military aid that amounts to “loose change” compared to...
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The Daily Brief 2021-02-17
This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Russia, Syria, Terrorism, Bedouin, Israel, Resistance, Kidnapping,...
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Turkish-backed forces fight one another in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) - Two Turkish-backed militant groups clashed in northwestern Syria this weekend, causing a new wave of...
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Russian Air Force destroys ‘secret base’ in northwestern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) - The Russian Aerospace Forces continued their air campaign over northwestern Syria this week, hitting a...
Read moreAfghan security forces free 42 hostages held by Taliban
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Afghan Special Forces released 42 persons who were taken hostage by the Taliban during a...
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Iran announces new achievements in its weapons industry
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) - The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Saturday, an increase in the...
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What will your world be without social media?
Once the governments and the social media battle it out and social media will be banned or limited in your...
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Watch: Iranian air defense system strike long-range target during military exercise
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) - Iran's Bavar-373 missile system carried out a successful launch this week, destroying a long-range target...
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Is there a reason the U.S is trying to peddle the F35 to everyone?
There are voices in the U.S. Airforce's top echelons telling a story of fading glory for the F35 platform that...
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Israeli cargo ship docks in Dubai after explosion in Gulf of Oman
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) - An Israeli cargo ship belonging to Rami Ungar docked in Dubai on Saturday, following a...
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-27
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Jordan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, US, Armenia, Pashinyan, Sarkissian,...
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-05
This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Anbar, Iraq, Ethiopia, Sudan, Russia, Syria, Iran. Categories...
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Iran accuses several Arab countries of playing role in Qassem Soleimani’s assassination
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) - On Tuesday, February 23, the Iranian army revealed for the first time, the bomb that...
Read moreSaudi Coalition intercepts Houthi missile along Yemeni border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) - The Saudi-led Arab Coalition in Yemen announced the destruction of a ballistic missile launched by...
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U.S., Israel building new system that can target missiles in space: reports
The Washington Times reports that the U.S. and Israel are collaborating on a groundbreaking missile defense system that can target...
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After delay, Israel allows vaccines into Hamas-run Gaza
AP, GAZA. The Palestinian Authority sent the first shipment of coronavirus vaccines to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Wednesday, two...
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Israel destroys Bedouin village for the ‘183rd time’
An Arab Bedouin village in the southern Negev region has been demolished by Israel for the 183rd time, a local...
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-06
This is a summary of 5 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iraq, ISIS, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Greece, Turkey, Russia....
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-23
This is a summary of 2 AMN articles on the following subjects: Africa, COVID, Afghanistan, Terrorism. Categories covered in this...
Read moreSudanese army clashes with Ethiopian forces along disputed border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 A.M.) - A Sudanese newspaper quoted eyewitnesses as saying on Thursday that Ethiopian forces attacked the Sudanese...
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-25
This is a summary of 1 AMN articles on the following subjects: F35, Opinion, US. Categories covered in this brief:...
Read moreThe Daily Brief 2021-02-22
This is a summary of 3 AMN articles on the following subjects: COVID-19, Gaza, Hamas, Vaccine, Oil, SDF, Syria, US,...
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UAE-affiliated elements attack Hadi forces in southern Yemen
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) –Armed elements affiliated with the UAE in southern Yemen attacked forces of the ousted president Hadi...
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Armenian President rejects Pashinyan’s request to dismiss Chief of Staff
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) - Armenian President Armen Sarkissian refused to sign the order of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to...
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Scientists baffled by plummeting levels of coronavirus infections in India
Scientists are baffled by the relatively low rate of coronavirus infections in India after at one point it looked as...
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US-Backed militants steal 140,000 barrels per day of Syrian oil in Hasakah: report
TEHRAN (FNA)- Militants of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is supported by Washington, steal 140,000 barrels of crude oil...
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Google & Facebook falling in line ‘very soon’ with Australian government media reform bill
Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says that there has been "great progress" in talks between the tech giants and Australia in...
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