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The US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to protect civilians in Syria, including minorities, in a discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.

Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.

Jihadist rebels are at the gates of Homs in Syria causing fear among the local population. Recent violence has led to over 800 casualties. Read more on the latest developments.

After capturing Aleppo and Hama, Syrian rebels are now pushing towards Homs, the country's third city, causing thousands to flee in anticipation of the approaching battle.

Syrian government forces lose control of the city of Hama as rebels make significant gains.

Rebels have surrounded the Syrian city of Hama from three sides, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Over 115,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to intensified violence in Syria, particularly in the regions of Idlib and Aleppo.

Iran finds itself in a dilemma as its regional influence diminishes due to recent setbacks in Syria and Lebanon, leading to concerns about its power position and potential development of nuclear weapons.

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the elusive leader of the Syrian terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is under scrutiny for his true intentions and connections.

The death toll from the intensified conflict in Syria has risen above five hundred, according to an observatory group. The British-Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that in addition to hundreds of militants and military personnel, nearly dozens of civilians have been killed.

The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.

Recent clashes between the Syrian government forces and jihadist terrorists have attracted involvement from other groups. Iraqi and Kurdish forces are now engaging in the conflict in Syria, with Iraqi militias likely supporting the Syrian government troops in Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.

Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

Russia, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has intensified its air strikes on areas in Syria where rebels have gained ground in recent days, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

Clashes between the government army and insurgents in northwest Syria have claimed the lives of more than 240 people.

British former military personnel, Daniel Khalife, has been found guilty of espionage for Iran. The 23-year-old man is accused of collecting confidential information for Iran, according to British media outlets.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon brings a sigh of relief to the Middle East. However, challenges lie ahead as Donald Trump's presidency approaches.

Russian forces have reportedly recruited hundreds of Yemeni fighters, promising high salaries and Russian citizenship, to fight in Ukraine.

Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Iran is set to hold talks with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom regarding its nuclear program, as confirmed by an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

The Iranian judiciary is not prosecuting the Iranian student who protested in her underwear against the security forces and was arrested in early November, citing her illness as the reason.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell, 77, faced a setback during his latest meeting with EU foreign ministers. Borrell has been frustrated by the EU's stance on Israel, emphasizing more on the Palestinian cause.

The EU has decided to implement a new package of sanctions against Iran, mainly due to its military support for Russia in the war with Ukraine.

The Iranian regime is increasing penalties for women not adhering to clothing regulations, setting up a special clinic for offenders.

Billionaire Elon Musk, appointed by incoming president Donald Trump as head of the new Ministry for Government Efficiency, has held a meeting with the Iranian UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani.

Israel labels 'Jew Hunt' as an Islamic terrorist attack orchestrated by the Palestinian Community Foundation. Leaders are said to have ties with Hamas.

A 22-year-old US military member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking secret information online. Teixeira accessed and shared hundreds of classified documents, including information on the war in Ukraine.