(2025-10-07). After sectarian clashes in Aleppo, US, SDF, and Syrian government officials meet in Damascus. longwarjournal.org Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa met with US Envoy Tom Barrack and the head of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, in Damascus on October 7. The meeting came in the wake of clashes between factions backed by the Syrian transitional government and Kurdish fighters in two neighborhoods in Aleppo. The head of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazlum Abdi, also met with Syria's defense minister and agreed to a ceasefire between the SDF and government forces. Barrack, Cooper, and Abdi separately met in eastern Syria on October 6 to discuss integration between Syria's east and Damascus, plus continued operations again…
(2025-10-07). America's Post-9/11 Wars Have Triggered 4.5 Million Deaths, Displaced 38-60 Million People, Study Shows. globalresearch.ca The wars the United States waged and fueled in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused at least 4.5 million deaths…
(2025-10-07). Cautious calm in Aleppo after Syrian forces-Kurdish clashes. newarab.com 
(2025-10-07). Clashes erupt between Syrian forces, SDF near Aleppo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Amid escalating clashes in northern and northeastern Syria, particularly around Aleppo, heavy fighting and casualties have been reported between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
(2025-10-07). Syrian army, SDF reach truce deal in Aleppo following clashes. newarab.com 
The Syrian army and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reached a ceasefire deal in two districts of The Syrian army had redeployed along several frontlines with the Kurdish-led group in northeast Syria, the Defence Ministry said on Monday, saying the move was not a prelude to military action but to prevent repeated attacks and attempts by the SDF to seize territory. | Recent clashes between the tw…
(2025-10-07). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-07). Father of synagogue attacker praised Israel's murder of militia leader, made pro-al Qaeda comments. thecanary.co 
The father of alleged synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie, welcomed Israel's murder of Lebanese militia leader Hassan Nasrallah — along with hundreds of innocent civilians in the same neighbourhood — and praised Syria's new ISIS- and al Qaeda-linked president, who was backed by the CIA against former president Bashar al-Assad and welcomed by the US since […] | By
(2025-10-07). Belarus, Kazakhstan gear up for first joint agricultural forum. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Alexey Bogdanov met with Vitaly Miganovich, founder of the limited liability partnership ZubrAgro on 7 October, as part of preparations for the first Belarusian-Kazakh Agricultural Forum…
(2025-10-07). Iran FM Araghchi receives outgoing Oman, UAE envoys in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held farewell meetings with the outgoing ambassadors of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday.
(2025-10-07). South African flotilla activists arrive safely in Jordan. sanews.gov.za South African flotilla activists arrive safely in Jordan | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that South African citizens who were detained in Israel have safely arrived in Jordan. | According to the department, South Africa's Ambassador to Jordan, Tselane Mokuena, was present to receive the delegation on behalf of the country. | On Monday, the department announced that these Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists would be released and repatriated, departing for Jordan on Tuesday morning. | "The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has been formally n…
(2025-10-07). Iran Urges End to Unilateralism, Condemns Israeli Actions at UN. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN ambassador condemned the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza and unlawful aggression against Iran, urging the international community to reject unilateralism and renew its commitment to multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and global peace.
(2025-10-07). Belarus, UAE to establish business council. eng.belta.by On 6 October, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the UAE Igor Bely met with Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in the UAE.
(2025-10-07). Belarusian ambassador visits Institute for Strategic Studies in Astana. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Alexey Bogdanov visited the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies.
(2025-10-07). Belarus, Iran discuss steps to intensify cooperation in sport. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Islamic Republic of Iran Dmitry Koltsov met with Iran's Minister of Sport and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.
(2025-10-07). South Korean ambassador hails Markazi Province as industrial hub, eyeing deeper co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has praised Markazi Province's industrial capacity, saying it has become a highly attractive destination for investment with over 3,000 manufacturing units already established there.