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Iranian-backed militias routed in last Syrian ISIS stronghold

Daesh (ISIS) militants regained control of Albukamal, their last stronghold in Syria, after Iranian-backed militias who claimed to have captured the city a few days earlier were ambushed and forced to retreat, tribal leaders, residents and a war monitor said on Monday. Fighters from...

Negotiations stalled over Nasib border crossing

(Eqtsad)- Negotiations regarding the opening of Nasib border crossing between Syria and Jordan remain have been stalled despite serious attempts and considerable pressure by some international actors to achieve a compromise formula that satisfies all parties. Activist and lawyer Abu...

Vietnam flood toll hits 49 ahead of APEC summit

Hoi An (Vietnam) (AFP) - At least 49 people have died after Typhoon Damrey slammed into central Vietnam, disaster officials said Monday, as heavy flooding cast doubt on a planned retreat for APEC leaders' spouses to the ancient town of Hoi An. The weather system hit just days before...