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SCW NEWSWATCH: "Russian general's death from roadside bomb in Syria sparks U.S. intrigue; 'It’s rare for a Russian major general to be in a convoy in Syria, let alone get blown up there,' a U.S. security source said." - Just the News 8.19.20

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Beirut explosion linked to Russian ship storing ammonium nitrate left in port, called 'floating bomb'; Officials warned the ship was 'a floating bomb.'" - Fox

SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. beefs up force protection in Syria after run-in with Russia" - The Hill 9.18.20

Peace Deal Announced Between Israel and Bahrain, A Month After UAE-Israeli Deal; Trump Touts Progress With Middle East Peace

President Donald J. Trump Has Brokered a Historic Deal Between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain - White House

Bahrain, Israel normalize relations in U.S.-brokered deal - UPI

Trump: Bahrain to Recognize Israel - VOA

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Syrian Rebels’ Lightning Offensive Zeroes In on Key City; Some Arab officials urging al-Assad to leave country as battle for #Homs looms; Rebels' lightning offensive has thrown the future of the Assad regime into question - WSJ 12.6.24

Syrian Rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies; northeastern Syria crowded battlefield, U.S., Turkey, Iran, Russia all have interests; Iran minister says Tehran will send troops if asked - Reuters 12.3.24

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army says dozens of soldiers killed; Rebels say control airport; Airstrikes reported, army vows counter attack; Russian, Turkish ministers discuss; surprise attack jolts frontlines of Syrian civil war largely frozen since 2020 - Reuters 11.30.24

U.S. targets Syria conglomerate with sanctions for funding IRGC-QF, Houthis - UPI 11.15.24

Iraq to lower age of consent for girls to just 9 years old and allow men to marry young kids: ‘This law legalizes child rape;’ Shia conservative groups dominate Iraq’s parliament - NY Post 11.10.24

Qatar to kick Hamas out on U.S. request _ Washington Examiner 11.9.24

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say; A plane downed in Sudan's North Darfur state had Russian crew members and was being used by the army to resupply the besieged city of al-Fashir, according to the opposing faction and documents it said were found in the wreckage. - Reuters 10.23.24

Earthquake-Hit Moroccans Grow Desperate as Aid Faces Hurdles; As the death toll surpassed 2,850, pressure mounted on the government to rescue survivors still trapped beneath rubble and provide food and shelter for thousands of others. - WSJ 9.11.23

Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,800 as rescuers search for survivors - Reuters 9.11.23

U.S. curbs AI chip exports from Nvidia to some Middle East countries - Reuters 8.30.23

Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system: The Israeli-made laser system, known as the "Iron Beam," is designed to complement a series of aerial defense systems, including the more costly rocket-intercepting Iron Dome. - Defense News 4.15.22

Israel, U.S. successfully test Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system - UPI 1.18.22

Secret Chinese Port Project in Persian Gulf Rattles U.S. Relations With Key Ally; U.S. intelligence agencies learned this spring that China was secretly building what they suspected was a military facility at a port in the United Arab Emirates, one of the U.S.’s closest Mideast allies, according to people familiar with the matter. - WSJ 11.18.21

Hamas retains robust rocket arsenal despite 11 days of Israeli strikes, experts say - Washington Examiner 5.22.21

Israel-Gaza conflict continues to intensify; rockets reported from Lebanon World Israel-Gaza conflict continues to intensify; rockets reported from Lebanon - Fox 5.18.21

U.S. Pledges Nearly $600 Million in Aid to Syria - WSJ 3.30.21

Iran, China Sign Economic, Security Agreement, Challenging U.S.; Pressure The deal, five years in the making, seeks to boost Chinese investment in Iranian infrastructure and deepen defense cooperation - WSJ 3.27.21

Saudi Aramco's profit plunges, sees signs of oil market recovery - Reuters

Lebanese lash out at rulers after deadly Beirut blast - Reuters

Beirut Probe Focuses on Why Tons of Explosives Were Stored at Port - WSJ

At least 135 dead after Beirut explosions; 300,000 homeless - UPI

Bahrain to Forge Ties With Israel, Trump Says; The Gulf kingdom’s move advances a Middle East realignment, a month after U.A.E. and Israel agreed to diplomatic links - WSJ

Trump announces deal between Bahrain, Israel to normalize relations in push for Mideast peace; Deal comes after a similar agreement with United Arab Emirates just last month - Fox

Trump announces 'peace deal' between Bahrain and Israel - BBC

U.S. Brokers Peace Deal Between Israel And Bahrain - Forbes

Palestinians strongly condemn Israel-Bahrain deal, withdraw ambassador; Last month, the Palestinian leadership issued a similar response to the normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. - Jerusalem Post

Erdan: Israel-Bahrain deal marks historic day for Israel, the Arab world; Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi welcomed on Friday Bahrain agreeing to establish full diplomatic relations. - Jerusalem Post

Israel, Bahrain to normalize diplomatic relations, Trump announces - The Hill

How the world reacted to Bahrain, Israel normalising ties; Nations and stakeholders in Israeli-Palestine conflict react to Bahrain and Israel normalising diplomatic relations. - Al Jazeera

Bahrain follows UAE to normalise ties with Israel; Palestine recalls Bahrain envoy, denounces latest deal as 'another treacherous stab to the Palestinian cause'. - Al Jazeera

Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognise Israel following UAE - ABC Australia

Bahrain follows Emirates in normalising ties with Israel - France 24

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