OPCW reinstates Syria’s voting rights, citing 'significant change in circumstances'

UK welcomes restoration of Syria’s rights at OPCW

London, July 10 (SANA) The United Kingdom on Friday welcomed the restoration of Syria’s rights and privileges at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), describing the move as a historic milestone. In a post on X, the Office of the UK Special Representative for Syria said the United Kingdom welcomed the decision []

Syria’s Al-Sharaa dismisses Trump’s proposal for military intervention in Lebanon  

Analysts suggest that the shift in the balance of power, resulting from the recent regional war, has pushed Syria’s new ruler to reconsider his stance towards Hezbollah, despite enjoying support from the Trump administration. Zoe. , July 2, 2026

During his meeting with the head of Turkish intelligence, Al-Menfi affirmed that Libya welcomes all initiatives based on balance and inclusivity.

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PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament

Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, claims “Israeli-American plan” defeated

According to Press TV, in an address at the Central Ashura Council in Beirut, Qassem framed the current state of the conflict as a definitive turning point, characterising the recent shift in regional dynamics as a victory for the resistance.

CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Eliminate Senior ISIS Leader in Syria

“CENTCOM and our partners remain committed to rooting out remaining remnants of ISIS to ensure its enduring defeat. The post CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Eliminate Senior ISIS Leader in Syria first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

EC confirms unofficial results give BN simple majority in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Unofficial results announced by the Election Commission (EC) show that Barisan Nasional (BN...

Desperate Iranian leadership will attempt to sell MOU as a victory despite crumbling regime

FDD Senior Advisor Miad Maleki discusses the Iranian regime’s response to the Memorandum of Understanding. “The Islamic Republic is going to walk away with this Memorandum of Understanding and sell it as a major victory, at least domestically or to its supporters outside Iran,” Mr Maleki told Sky News Digital Presenter James Bolt. “That’s exactly what happened here, this is a regime that is being cornered, they’ve lost layers and layers of the political leadership. “The gap between the regime and the Iranian people is the widest it has ever been since the Islamic Revolution.”

Trump to Remove Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Syria's removal came after the relationship between the United States and Syria revived following a transition of power.

Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress

Syria regains voting rights in the OPCW as new leadership makes progress in addressing chemical weapons issues.

NYSC reforms: Gowon, ex-Nigerian Presidents urged to intervene to protect national interest

The National Alliance for Democracy, NAD, has called on ex-Nigerian military ruler, General Yakubu Gowon, the founder of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and all former Presidents of Nigeria to urgently intervene in the ongoing proposed reforms of the scheme. The group expressed deep concern that some aspects of the reforms approved by the [] NYSC reforms: Gowon, ex-Nigerian Presidents urged to intervene to protect national interest

The Shifting Fortunes of the Kurds

The Kurds’ fortunes have ebbed and flowed in recent years, but the fall of the Assad regime in Syria in December 2024, the 2025 decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to dissolve and engage in talks with the Turkish government, and the 2026 U.S.-Israeli war with Iran had enormous ripple effects on the lives of Kurds in the Middle East and Kurdish hopes for autonomy. We asked four experts to assess how recent regional events are presenting risks and opportunities for the Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran.Read more below. Gönül TolSenior Fellow at the Middle East InstituteThe Iran The post The Shifting Fortunes of the Kurds appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Guns have fallen silent, yet crisis is far from over

The Middle East is once again at a critical turning point. The 60-day ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran appears, at first glance, to be a development that has b...

Did Vance Cut Israel Out Of the Loop on Hezbollah 'Deconfliction'?

Did Vance Cut Israel Out Of the Loop on Hezbollah 'Deconfliction'?

Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria

The world's chemical weapons watchdog reinstated Syria on Thursday, noting a significant change in circumstances since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and concrete steps to dismantle his deadly stockpile of banned substances. The new Syrian government has committed to fulfilling Syria's obligation under the (Chemical Weapons) Convention and... since taken concrete steps to cooperate... to achieve this goal, the OPCW said in a statement.

Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty

Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday rejected Israel's occupation of south Lebanon and other foreign interference, as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington. We accept nothing less than an end to the Israeli occupation and at the same time, the fall of foreign tutelage, because our only option is our national sovereignty and our solewager is on the Lebanese state, Aoun said, according to his office. He also expressed hope that the new round of talks would be decisive along the path of achieving what we seek for the good of our nation and people, namely the full restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty over every grain of its soil. Reporting by AFP

The Iranian Revolution And African Solidarity

Navid Zarrinnal, Black Agenda Report. Iran’s 1979 revolution was a victory for national sovereignty. Which also forged solidarity with African people. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran, which had been in the making for decades. As a faithful cheerleader for America’s wars, the legacy media narrativized the war []

Israel remains key destabilizing factor in Syria — Russian mission to UN

According to Anna Yevstigneyeva, over the past 18 months, positive developments have been observed in Syria, such as the restoration of territorial integrity and the strengthening of state institutions

Yemeni deterrence earthquake: “Ban for ban and depth for depth”

SANAA, July 04 (YPA) – Recent field developments in Yemeni airspace confirm that the military and political landscape has entered a decisive turning point. This shift carries strategic transformations that place the entire region before unprecedented options, following the Saudi attempt to violate national airspace at dawn today (Friday). This move was met with a []

PN nafi kenyataan tidak sertai pilihan raya negeri

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) menafikan satu kenyataan media yang tular di media sosial kononnya gabungan itu memutuskan untuk tidak menyertai Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Johor, Melaka dan Negeri Sembilan. Menerusi hantaran ringkas di Facebook rasmi hari ini, PN menegaskan kenyataan berkenaan adalah palsu dan tidak benar serta tidak pernah dikeluarkan oleh gabungan itu. “Kenyataan ... Read more The post PN nafi kenyataan tidak sertai pilihan raya negeri appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon agreement a ‘major mistake,’ demands Cabinet vote

The agreement calls for the replacement of the IDF with the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The post Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon agreement a ‘major mistake,’ demands Cabinet vote appeared first on World Israel News.

2027: ‘Aiyedatiwa can’t deliver Ondo for APC, NWC’s reversal of NASS primaries’ results saved party’

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) in Ondo State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee’s (NWC) reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an “electoral precipice.” Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, alleged [] The post 2027: ‘Aiyedatiwa can’t deliver Ondo for APC, NWC’s reversal of NASS primaries’ results saved party’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ekiti Election: APC Chairman Credits Win to Performance, Reforms

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, says the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the Ekiti State governorship election and the party’s dominance in recent bye-elections across the country demonstrate that Nigerians reward performance, good governance and ongoing reforms. Yilwatda described the election outcomes as a strong endorsement of [] The post Ekiti Election: APC Chairman Credits Win to Performance, Reforms appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Assad Is Gone But Syria’s Minorities Still Aren’t Safe

Syria's minorities still lack security, representation, and trust in the state. The post Assad Is Gone But Syria’s Minorities Still Aren’t Safe appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now? - analysis

Information, including from The Jerusalem Post's own Western sources, indicates that Mossad sought to replace Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Tahawol: UN Officials Visit Kabul — Political Impact & Consequences

The post Tahawol: UN Officials Visit Kabul — Political Impact Consequences first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

NATO in Ankara: Lessons from the Summit

Without ratifying a new strategic framework, the summit served primarily as a milestone in the arms race, while U.S. imperialism — battered by its defeat in Iran — struggles under the weight of the war in Ukraine, massacres in the Middle East, and its partial withdrawal from Europe. The post NATO in Ankara: Lessons from the Summit appeared first on Left Voice.