00:04A Syrian court has sentenced Avstead leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war
00:09crimes and crimes against humanity. This marks Assad's first conviction since his regime was
00:15overthrown in December 2024. Qatar says talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
00:23have reached a critical juncture. Doha says both sides have signaled positive progress
00:28and negotiations set to continue.
00:32Turkey's parliament has passed legislation establishing a legal framework for the
00:37disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK. The move is the biggest step yet
00:43in a process aimed at ending decades-long conflict that has killed tens of thousands.
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