Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal with Kurdish-Led Forces

The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.

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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region

Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...
The Guardian - 2h
Syrian government agrees deal to integrate Kurdish forces

Agreement will bring a bigger swath of fractured nation under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration
Financial Times - 2h
Activists demand an end to clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists

Activists gathered in central Damascus to condemn the killing of Syrian public security personnel and civilians in ongoing violence on the Syrian coast. Syrian forces have been clashing with ...
NBC News - 14h
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.
The New York Times - 14h
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say

More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.
The New York Times - 1d
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes

Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.
BBC News - 1d
No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown

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2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report

Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseason
CBS Sports - 2d
Source: Chiefs re-signing LB Bolton to $45M deal

Linebacker Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a three-year, $45 million deal, including $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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