Lebanese soldiers and security officers stand guard in downtown Beirut on August 25, 2020. Short Url https://arab.news/y9b9v BEIRUT: An attack on a Lebanese border patrol by two men trying to enter …
Syria talks ‘respectful’ but no agenda, date for next meet
The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria said Saturday that the latest round of talks between the country’s opposing parties took place in a “respectful” tone and they are keen to meet again, but no agenda …
How Syria’s blasted landmarks are starting to rise from the ruins
From Aleppo to Palmyra, many of the country’s architectural treasures have been reduced to rubble, but restoration has begun …
Turkey, Iran and Russia unite to slam US oil deal in Syria
Turkey, Russia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to Syrian “sovereignty” on August 26 and slammed an oil deal that a US company allegedly has with American-backed partners in eastern Syria. Turkey, …
UN concern over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 transmission in Syria
Healthcare facilities under pressure and limited testing is obscuring the real extent of the pandemic, UN official says.
Pentagon slams Russia for ‘aggressive behavior’ that injured US troops in Syria
The Pentagon slammed Russia’s military on Thursday for what it called “deliberately provocative and aggressive behavior” that injured multiple US military personnel following a collision between …
Pentagon pushes back on Russian claim that US to blame for military vehicles’ collision in Syria injuring 4 Americans
U.S. and Russians officials swaped blame for a collision between military vehicles that injured four U.S. troops in Syria on Tuesday. Thursday morning, the Russian military blamed the U.S. troops for …
Republicans and Democrats join forces to condemn Russian ‘aggression’ after a military vehicle crash that injured 4 US troops in Syria
“This is likely to continue until the Russians see that this incurs more costs than benefits for them.” …
Russia, US Trade Blame Over Vehicle Collision In Northern Syria That Injured 4 American Service Members
The U.S. and Russia have traded blame over a clash in northern Syria, as military tensions continue to escalate between the two countries.
Overnight Defense: US, Russia trade blame over Syria incident | Pentagon calls out China’s ‘counterproductive’ military exercises, missile test | Democrats press Esper on COVID …
Happy Thursday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Rebecca Kheel, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the …