Rebel groups unite to fight back Syrian Army in country's southJune 21, 2018 - 10:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Up to 7 rebel factions in southern Syria officially declared forming a joint central operation room in order to repel the upcoming Syrian army offensive, Al-Masdar News reports. The FSA-linked groups issued an official statement to announce that they aim to ‘organize and plan military actions across southern Syria to fight off the upcoming assault to be launched by Syrian forces”. The declaration comes as the Syrian government amasses forces from various army formations to reclaim all rebel-held territories in Daraa and Quneitra provinces. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |