Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attending prayers this morning at a mosque in the Mezzeh Neighborhood of Damascus, stating that what has been occurring in the northwest over the last few days “is the expected challenges of a country” following the fall of the Assad Regime; further adding, “we must preserve national unity and civil peace in the country and we have the ability to live together.” https://video.nostr.build/06ec34b971dfa3850efa92fcc6819f4242a4216433426d5bc3fe135ca6a859aa.mp4
Barak Ravid: White House envoy Witkoff will arrive in Doha on Tuesday to push for a new hostage deal.
Military and security forces of the Syrian Interim Government report that they have defended an attack by Assadist elements, on the general administration building of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) in the Latakia Governorate. 
Representatives from the Syrian Interim Government arrived earlier today at Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in the Latakia Governorate, where several thousand civilians are taking refugee away from ongoing clashes between the Syrian military and Pro-Assad elements in and around Latakia. The delegation urged residents to return to their towns as they are cleared by security forces, adding that investigations are ongoing into reports of atrocities committed by groups both involved and not involved in the current fighting. 
According to Iraqi government officials, Iraq right now is continuing to import natural gas from Iran despite the expiration today of an energy waiver provided by the United States, adding that they are working on alternative plans in case the gas supply is fully cut-off by Iran due to non-payment. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity states that they are attempting to obtain another 120-day or longer waiver from the United States, which would allow them to continue purchasing natural gas and other energy imports from Iran that they are dependent on, though they are prepared in case no extension is given; with it expected that the U.S. under the Trump Administration will not grant an extension, as U.S. President Trump has called for a “Campaign of Maximum Pressure” on the Islamic Republic of Iran. 
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been notified by the Trump Administration to prepare to lose another 1,000 staff in the next month, in addition to the roughly 1,300 that resigned and were laid off in recent weeks, representing a 20% reduction in its nearly 13,000 workforce. Managers at NOAA have been told to draw up proposals for layoffs and reorganization by Tuesday, which many scientists are warning will severely limit operations at NOAA agencies critical to national security like the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Hurricane Center (NHC), who have already lost hundreds of meteorologists and forecasters since January, a worrying prospect as Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches for the Southeastern United States.
Adam W. Cohen, the Director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), announced earlier today that he had been fired by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, less than 18 hours after he had released a memo that the Deputy Attorney General had helped him draft, announcing that his task force would play a leading role in combating illegal immigration, as part of an new initiative dubbed “Operation Take Back America.”
The newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces an investment of over €500 billion in infrastructure to boost Germany's defense industry. Prior to this, Merz had already announced a new €200 billion package to expand and modernize the German armed forces.
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Following today’s statements by Iranian Supreme-Leader Ali Khamenei and U.S President Trump’s White House, the chance on Polymarket’s betting market of a U.S-Iran nuclear deal in 2025 has dropped from its highest to its lowest point since earlier February, as preparations are reported to be underway in Israel for major strikes against Iran’s nuclear program.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has released footage of today’s attempted infiltration by Russian Special Forces into the Frontline City of Sudzha in the Kursk Oblast of Western Russia, using a Gas Pipeline Tunnel. The Infiltration Force was quickly detected exiting the Pipeline by a Aerial-Recon Unit of the Ukrainian Airborne Assault Force, who targeted them with Missiles, Rockets and Artillery, eliminating roughly 80 of them while others are believed to have suffocated inside of the Tunnel.
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Only hours after the Supreme-Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei publicly stated that they had not received any letter from U.S. President Trump, while rejecting any offer to negotiate a nuclear deal, the White House has now stated, “President Trump said it clearly that there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily or by making a deal. We hope the Iran Regime puts its people and best interests ahead of terror."
Between 80 and 100 Russian Special Forces Operators were eliminated earlier today in the Kursk Oblast of Western Russia, after attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian Frontline Positions near the Town of Sudzha, using Tunnels linked to a nearby Underground Gas Pipeline. Russian Special Forces carried out a similar Covert-Operation during the Battle of Avdiivka, which was successful and contributed to the fall of the City.
The Saudi “Al-Hadath” news channel reports that Hamas has agreed in principle during negotiations in Cairo with Egypt, to extend phase one of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by at least two months, in exchange for the release of several alive hostages. Negotiations are set to continue in Doha on Monday, with mediators from Israel, Hamas, Egypt, Qatar and the United States.
Netanyahu’s Office:
Israel accepts the invitation of the mediators with the backing of the United States, and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an effort to advance the negotiations.
Hebrew Media citing soutces: An agreement was reached on a temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel during the month of Ramadan
A massive fire erupted earlier today inside an aid warehouse on al-Nasr Street in Gaza City within the Northern Gaza Strip, which quickly spread to a number of warehouses containing food, water and medical supplies, resulting in their total destruction.
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North Korea today unveiled what is believed to be their first ever nuclear-powered strategic guided-missile submarine, under construction at an “undisclosed” shipyard alongside several other semi-modern to modern naval vessels. Moon Keun-sik, a South Korean submarine expert, said that the vessel appeared to be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class submarine which can carry about 10 missiles, stating that the term “strategic guided-missile” suggested that it would carry nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. Despite North Korea possessing an aging fleet of roughly 70 diesel-powered submarines, it is not known how such a heavily sanctioned country could have obtained a nuclear reactor, though it is believed it was likely provided or they had assistance from Russia, possibly in exchange for them recently joining Russia’s war against Ukraine.
About 8 hours ago a man climbed Elizabeth Tower in central London carrying a Palestinian flag; He is currently still up there.
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In Syria, Islamists linked to HTS—the Al-Qaeda splinter group that has controlled Damascus and vast areas of the country since December—are detaining civilians from various minority groups, including Alawites and even Christians. There is evidence of torture and executions in many regions.
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Seok-Yeol was released today from the detention center he’s been held in since his initial arrest on January 15 of this year. The prosecutor’s office declined to appeal the release order on the grounds that said order might have been unconstitutional due to the court’s ruling. While president Yoon previously relinquished his presidential powers, he has voiced a desire to still have a say in South Korea’s foreign policy outlook going forward.
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