Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions

Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions SDF controls much of northeastern Syria, and has held out against control from Damascus for years. Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (right) shakes the hand of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi after the signing of an agreement to integrate the SDF into state institutions…

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Germany’s Green Party rejects Merz’s spending proposals

Germany’s Green Party rejects Merz’s spending proposals Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation. The co-leaders of the Green Party of Germany – Felix Banaszak and Franziska Brantner, left – join the party’s parliamentary group co-leaders Britta Hasselmann and Katharina Droege (right) to give a press statement in Berlin…

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Syria’s al-Sharaa vows to punish forces responsible for mass killings

Syria’s al-Sharaa vows to punish forces responsible for mass killings Hundreds have been reported dead in recent days, including civilians, security forces and armed fighters. Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025. [Khalil Ashawi/Reuters] Published On 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025 Syria’s…

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