Amid Russia-Iran-US Tension, Syria’s Kurds Are Sidelined
In a Syria where no one has “won”, headline is of possible Russia-Iran-US showdown. But that diverts from local story where Kurds could be biggest losers.
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Author: Scott Lucas
Ukraine War, Day 541: US Approves F-16s to Kyiv From Denmark and Netherlands
After months of discussion, US approves delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands as soon as pilot training is completed.
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US Sanctions Two Turkish-Backed Militias in NW Syria
The US sanctions two Turkish-backed Syrian militias, saying that they are forcibly displacing and oppressing the local Kurdish population in northwest Syria.
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UPDATES: Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Relations After 7+ Years
In meeting in China, Iran and Saudi Arabia restore diplomatic relations, broken in early 2016, with reopening of embassies and restoration of flights.
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UPDATES: Iran Regime Says It Is Renewing Patrols by “Morality Police”
Iran regime says it is resuming patrols of “morality police”, 10 months after death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, reportedly beaten by a “morality unit”.
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EA on Monocle Radio: The Maui Wildfires, Joe Biden, and Climate Change
Discussing Maui wildfires, including political consequences for Joe Biden, recovery v. tourism, and fundamental of climate change behind surge in blazes.
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