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Syria
Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkiye has hit back at claims by the United States that it agreed to a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, and has vowed to continue working to clear them from the territory – a military operation that was launched after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East
Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
Israeli and Hamas appear close to reaching a ceasefire deal to wind down the war in Gaza.
Ukraine
Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States.
Ukraine
Putin says Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.
Syria
Syria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBC
The de facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has said the country is exhausted by war and is not a threat to its neighbours or to the West.
Middle East
Israel meets Qatar mediators to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Hamas
Israeli negotiators are holding talks with mediators in Doha over a ceasefire with Hamas and the release of hostages from Gaza, as diplomats push for a deal before Donald Trump takes office in January.
Middle East
The ‘day after’ in Gaza is Israel’s trump card, ceasefire or not
The fall of Assad’s regime and Biden’s departure have revived calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel holds leverage over talks, argues Emad Moussa.
Syria
What to know about Syria’s new caretaker government
The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.