(2025-10-20). Pragmatism behind Russian-Syrian Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2025-10-20). Israeli Troops Harass Civilians at Checkpoint in Southern Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to operate in the southwestern Quneitra Governorate of Syria, establishing yet another checkpoint and harassing civilians on the road connecting Jbata al-Khashab and Ofania, preventing some of them from continuing on their way. Though details are still emerging, some reports indicated that the Israeli troops, backed by tanks and armored vehicles, were …
(2025-10-20). 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?
(2025-10-20). More Bedouin families leave Syria's Suweida province. newarab.com 
(2025-10-20). Syria consul in Dubai 'defects' from government over Suweida. newarab.com 
Syria's consul-general to the UAE has announced his "
(2025-10-20). Barrack Threatens 'Major' Israeli War If Lebanon Fails to Disarm Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is once again threatening Lebanon with war, this time from Israel, if they fail to meet US demands to fully disarm Hezbollah. He suggested that even hesitation would "inevitably" lead to a major war with Israel, and dire consequences. This isn't the first time Barrack has threatened Lebanon with …
(2025-10-20). Pakistan issues new executive order to boost barter trade with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Pakistan's government has issued a new executive order aimed at promoting barter trade with Iran after months of consultation and review to address the concerns of both countries' business communities, Pakistan's ambassador to Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, announced.
(2025-10-20). Visit of Jawaharlal Nehru University President Kanwal Sibal to the RIAC. russiancouncil.ru On October 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a meeting between RIAC experts and Kanwal Sibal, President of Jawaharlal Nehru University, former First Deputy Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India (2002—2003), and former Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation (2004—2007)…