Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched ...

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In a landmark move signaling a new chapter in Middle Eastern diplomacy, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa embarked on ...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day at the Pentagon is expected to include an array of executive orders, including ...

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