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The Syrian Army has established full control over the strategic al-Tabqah district in Raqqa province, following the expulsion of YPG/SDF forces. In a related development, Syria’s Defense Ministry reported that hundreds of militants have contacted authorities to surrender, with over 180 already turning themselves in, indicating potential fractures within the group.The Syrian Army has established full control over the strategic al-Tabqah district in Raqqa province, following the expulsion of YPG/SDF forces. In a related development, Syria’s Defense Ministry reported that hundreds of militants have contacted authorities to surrender, with over 180 already turning themselves in, indicating potential fractures within the group.US President Donald Trump has formally invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join as a founding member of the new international "Board of Peace for Gaza." Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis announced intentions to extend the country's territorial waters and establish a second marine park in the Aegean. He criticized Türkiye's "Blue Homeland" doctrine as expansionist while affirming a commitment to continued dialogue. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The two diplomats also reviewed preparations for an upcoming high-level strategic cooperation council meeting between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

The Syrian Army has established full control over the strategic al-Tabqah district in Raqqa province, following the expulsion of YPG/SDF forces. In a related development, Syria’s Defense Ministry reported that hundreds of militants have contacted authorities to surrender, with over 180 already turning themselves in, indicating potential fractures within the group.The Syrian Army has established full control over the strategic al-Tabqah district in Raqqa province, following the expulsion of YPG/SDF forces. In a related development, Syria’s Defense Ministry reported that hundreds of militants have contacted authorities to surrender, with over 180 already turning themselves in, indicating potential fractures within the group.US President Donald Trump has formally invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join as a founding member of the new international "Board of Peace for Gaza." Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis announced intentions to extend the country's territorial waters and establish a second marine park in the Aegean. He criticized Türkiye's "Blue Homeland" doctrine as expansionist while affirming a commitment to continued dialogue. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The two diplomats also reviewed preparations for an upcoming high-level strategic cooperation council meeting between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

Life returning to normal after typhoon wreaks havoc in Taiwan

12:28, 04/10/2024, Friday

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Life returning to normal after typhoon wreaks havoc in Taiwan

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Typhoon Krathon weakening, losing its impact after hitting island nation hard, according to Central Weather Administration

Workers and students returned to their daily lives on Friday across Taiwan and its outlying islands after Typhoon Krathon hit the island nation hard.

Classes and work are set to resume except in the country's southern Kaohsiung, Pingtung County, and parts of Hualien County and New Taipei, Focus Taiwan reported, citing local governments.

In Kaohsiung and Pingtung, the two areas most affected by strong winds and heavy rain, local governments announced late Thursday that schools and offices will remain closed for a fourth consecutive day on Friday.

Similar announcements were made for New Taipei's Ruifang district and two areas in Hualien's Xiulin Township, specifically Heping Village and the Tienhsiang Recreation Area, which will remain closed on Friday.

In the rest of the country, work and classes will resume on Friday, as authorities said Krathon was weakening and its impact diminishing, according to the latest data from the Central Weather Administration.

Krathon killed two people and injured more than 100, local media reported Thursday.

The typhoon brought heavy winds and rain, forcing authorities to close schools and offices in all cities and counties for a second consecutive day on Thursday.

Titles :Taiwan typhoon Typhoon Krathon

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