(2021-11-09). Fmr. CIA analyst on the hidden realities of Syria's war and new novel, 'Damascus Station'. thegrayzone.com Former CIA analyst David McCloskey, who covered Syria from 2008 to 2014, on the roots of Syria's war, the US role, and his new novel set during the conflict's early years, "Damascus Station." As a CIA analyst, David McCloskey covered Syria from 2008 to 2014. He draws on his experience for his new spy thriller, "Damascus Station," set during the early years of the Syrian war. David McCloskey joins Aaron Maté to discuss "Damascus Station"; the early years of the …
(2021-11-09). President al-Assad: Syria is keen on developing relations with China. dissidentvoice.org 
President Bashar al-Assad made a telephone call on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which the two sides discussed the close bilateral relations and means of expanding mutual cooperation. During the phone call, the two sides affirmed the great importance given to develop bilateral relations as President al-Assad considered the relationship with China as …
(2021-11-09). Syria: President Assad receives UAE foreign minister in Damascus. middleeasteye.net 
Syria: President Assad receives UAE foreign minister in Damascus | Emirati delegation arrives in Syria on one of the highest level diplomatic visits to the country in recent years | Tue, 11/09/2021 – 13: 31 | Syria's President Bashar al-Assad meets with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, in Damascus Syria on 9 November 2021 (Syrian Presidency/Handout) | Syrian…
(2021-11-09). Syria: Senior UAE delegation arrives in Damascus. middleeasteye.net 
Syria: Senior UAE delegation arrives in Damascus | UAE's foreign minister arrives in Damascus on one of the highest level diplomatic visits to Syria in recent years | Tue, 11/09/2021 – 13: 31 | United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed attends a bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, 13 October 2021 (AFP) | The United Arab Emirates for…
(2021-11-09). Military Situation In Syria On November 9, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 8, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 2 — Aleppo province | On November 8, Israeli warplanes attacked several targets in Homs and Tartus province. Two SAA soldiers were wounded | On November 8, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Atarab area | On November 8, infighting erupted between Turkish-backed armed factions in Tal Abyad city | On Nove…
(2021-11-09). Syria can re-enter Arab League if certain steps are met, says Egypt's foreign minister. middleeasteye.net 
Syria can re-enter Arab League if certain steps are met, says Egypt's foreign minister | Sameh Shoukry said Syria must 'play its traditional role in support of Arab national security' | Tue, 11/09/2021 – 19: 32 | Egyptian Foreign Minister visited Washington this week for the Egypt Strategic Dialogue with the Biden administration (AFP) |
(2021-11-09). Civilians Fall Victims To US And ISIS Fire In Syria's Deir Ezzor Countryside. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Khaled Iskef | The Deir Ezzor governorate has recently witnessed two separate incidents, which resulted in victims among the local civilians. | The first victims were a result of US forces' raid in one of the villages, while the second incident took place when ISIS militants carried out an attack on a condolence tent and civilian houses in another area. | Abed Nahar al-Majoul | In early hours on Novem…
(2021-11-09). Syrian Air Defence Systems In Tartus Intercepted Israeli Missiles. But Not All Of Them (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 8th, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out an attack on south-western and central Syria. according to the Syrian Defence Ministry, the Israeli Air Force launched a series of missile strikes from Lebanese airspace. | According to the Syrian officials, the air defense systems in Tartus repelled the attack and shot down most of the missiles over the Homs province. However, 2 SAA soldiers were injured and material damage was reported as a result of the attack. | According to…
(2021-11-08). Fierce Clashes Between Militants Broke Out In Turkish-Occupied Afrin (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 8th, fierce clashes broke out in the town of Afrin in Syria's Aleppo governorate. According to reports, clashes broke out between the members of the Turkish-backed Al-Hamza Brigades in Jindires area of the city. | The exact reason of the clashes is yet to be revealed. Usually, disputes over criminal activities, such as smuggling, are behind such incidents. | #Syria: Civilians were injured inside the city of
(2021-11-08). Turkey releases Syrian journalist who posted 'provocative' banana video. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey releases Syrian journalist who posted 'provocative' banana video | Majed Shamaa was detained and threatened with deportation after posting a video protesting against discrimination | Mon, 11/08/2021 – 15: 02 | In a video posted by Syrian journalist Majed Shamaa, Syrian refugees are seen eating bananas to protest against discrimination in Turkey (Screencapture/TikTok) | Turkey has re…
(2021-11-08). Convoys Of Turkish-Backed Militants Heading To Front Lines In Northern Syria (Photos, Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 8th, a military convoy of the Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sharqiya group, one of the biggest factions of the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA), was spotted in Syria's northern al-Hassakah. | The convoy, consisting of dozens of vehicles loaded with military equipment, was reportedly heading towards the Abu Rasin region east of Rasulayn. Militants' deployment was also reported in the Ain Issa area in Raqqa governorate. |
(2021-11-08). Russia satisfied with security level of its embassy in Kabul — ambassador. tass.com Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov said he met with a Taliban representative on August 16 and received "all necessary assurances"
