Damascus’ hospital (pictured) came under a rocket attack carried out by militants from Eastern Ghouta (Damascus’ suburb) on Friday, Syrian SANA news agency reports. Militants fired a rocket at the hospital in Baghdad Street from Eastern Ghouta seriously damaging the intensive care unit. There were no immediate reports about casualties. On Friday morning (23/02/2018), one…
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Russian SU-25 shot down near Idlib
A Su-25 fighter jet of the Russian Aerospace Force was shot down by militants in Syria, the pilot ejected but was “killed by terrorists”, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “On 3 February 2018, a Russian fighter jet Su-25 crashed when flying over the Idlib de-escalation zone. The pilot was able to report ejection from an…
EU third time in a week sends condolences to Kabul
For the third time in under a week, civilians in Afghanistan have been the target of terrible terrorist attacks. 🇦🇫 95 killed, 158 wounded in Kabul ambulance bombing https://t.co/tzozGAL7YB 📷 @kohsar #AFP pic.twitter.com/mEGLG75FGu — AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) January 27, 2018 “My thoughts and the thoughts of citizens of the whole European Union are with the…
Ankara demands Washington to withdraw from Syria's Manbij
The United States should withdraw from northern Syria’s Manbij region immediately, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said. Turkey: US Needs to Withdraw From Syria's Manbij Region Immediately https://t.co/jFAeQ4EbwK pic.twitter.com/MvwWMcxkFg — Voice of America (@VOANews) January 27, 2018 Cavusoglu added Turkey wanted to see Washington’s concrete steps to end its support for the Syrian Kurdish YPG…
Kabul laments slain in Hotel attack
The Ministry of Interior spokesman Najib Danish said at press conference early investigations show six insurgents entered the building from the northern side and stormed the kitchen of the Intercontinental Hotel. The last two attackers were killed by special forces on the 6th floor of the hotel. Survivors Share Their Ordeal After 17-Hour Hotel Siege#Afghanistan…
EU-Norway to promote two state solution
Norway’s Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide and EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini have decided to convene an extraordinary session of the international donor group for Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC). .@FedericaMog and @NorwayMFA FM #EriksenSoreide to convene extraordinary session of the international donor group for #Palestine to discuss measures to speed up efforts…
Rouhani admits political demands of Iranian youth
President Hassan Rouhani said young Iranian protesters were unhappy about far more than just the economy and they would no longer defer to the views and lifestyle of an aging revolutionary elite. In jab at hardliners, Hassan Rouhani says Iran protests were not only economic https://t.co/HgifaQAWAm — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) January 8, 2018 The…
EU to assist reconstruction of Iraq
EU diplomatis put forward the strategy for Iraq in order to address the challenges the country faces following the territorial defeat of Islamic State (Daesh). The proposal outlines both ongoing and longer term EU support to the country, fully taking into account the Iraqi government’s priorities. We propose an EU strategy for Iraq in order…
Ahmadinejad reportedly arrested
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly has been placed under home confinement for criticizing current President Hassan Rouhani and inciting unrest, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported, citing it own, unrevealed “reliable sources in Tehran.” “Some of the current leaders,” Ahmadinejad reportedly said the end of last year, “live detached from the problems and concerns of the people and do not…
Chinese encourage ‘talented’ migrants
Scientists, experts, architects, IT professionals and other “high-end” foreign talents will receive warm welcome in China with the introduction of a free, fast-track visa, state news agency Xinhua reported on January, 5. New visa rules attract top talent to enhance China’s innovation capability: FO https://t.co/YfGizORrzd — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) January 5, 2018 Under new rules…
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