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Syria's Shibani expected at Brussels donor summit

Pakistan train hijack: 155 passengers rescued, others still held hostage

Militants wearing suicide bombs held hostages on a train hijacked in Balochistan, Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, threatening to execute hostages unless political prisoners are released. The attack, which killed several, complicates ongoing rescue efforts.

Georgian court sentences ex-president Saakashvili to 9 more years in prison

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan signed an Action Plan for 2025-2026

Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Minister Jeyhum Bayramov has been received today by Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu.

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia presidents address press after meeting

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia gave press statements following their meeting, discussing bilateral relations and cooperation.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of North Macedonia

President Aliyev held a private meeting with North Macedonia’s President Siljanovska-Davkova.

President of the Republic of North Macedonia is on an official visit to Baku

President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska Davkovahas, has arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit.

Syria declares end to anti-Assad insurgency as West demands accountability

Syria’s Islamist-led government declared on Monday that it had completed military operations against a growing insurgency by Bashar al-Assad loyalists, as Western governments called for accountability over reports of hundreds of civilians killed in sectarian violence.

Kurdish-led SDF reaches deal with Damascus to join Syria’s state institutions

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) signed an agreement with Syria’s interim government on Monday to integrate its civilian and military institutions into the state, marking a significant shift in the country’s post-war landscape.

Türkiye reaffirms support for Syria’s Sharaa as violence escalates

President Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Türkiye is advising Syrian authorities to help de-escalate tensions, while welcoming interim Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa’s commitment to punishing those responsible for the violence.

Severe snowstorm shuts down roads and disrupts travel in Kazakhstan

Syrian defense ministry declares operation against Assad loyalists over

The Syrian Defense Ministry has declared the end of its operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed during the fighting. Public services are resuming, and an investigation into the violence is underway.

Armenia, India set to expand bilateral cooperation

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan will pay an official visit to India.

Sweden cuts ties with Georgian government

The Swedish Government has instructed Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, to stop all cooperation with Georgia in response to "the serious deterioration of the democratic situation" in the country.

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise has kicked off

The Indian Army contingent has departed for the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, which will be held from March 10 to March 23, 2025.

Syria’s leader vows crackdown, warns of foreign meddling

Syria’s leader Ahmed Sharaa vowed on Sunday to pursue those responsible for violent clashes between loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad and the country’s new rulers. He warned that foreign powers were fueling unrest and pledged accountability for those exceeding their authority.

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks as mediators push for progress

Interim leader Sharaa calls for peace as Syria hit by deadliest violence in years

Security cooperation and regional developments discussed in Amman today

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji participates in a meeting with delegates from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq to discuss security cooperation and regional developments in Amman, Jordan, on March 9, 2025.

Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. negotiation pressure on nuclear deal

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran will not be pressured into talks, rejecting U.S. efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal. His remarks came a day after Donald Trump revealed he had sent a letter seeking discussions.