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News from Nov 1, 2026 (UTC)

Syria isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Jordan-Syria tensions have grown after a Karak church attack and an airstrike in Syria.

    18 eventsal-monitor.com, jpost.comSource

  2. Syria's and Qatar's defense ministers discussed ways to boost bilateral military and defence cooperation.

    17 eventsarabnews.com, qatar-tribune.com, sana.sySource

  3. Syria is considering joining a defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.

    13 eventsthemedialine.org, dailysabah.comSource

What happened

  • Statements20%
  • Cooperation53%
  • Criticism8%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure7%
  • Fighting11%

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  • TenseWorse than usual
  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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