Leeds could sign “unbelievable” Struijk upgrade to boost promotion bid

Leeds United made it nine home wins in a row on Saturday, claiming a 4-0 victory over newly promoted Oxford United at Elland Road. The win keeps Daniel Farke’s side within touching distance of current Championship leaders Sheffield United, who maintained the two-point cushion after their own victory against Cardiff City on Saturday. Yesterday was … Read more

Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says state to control all weapons

Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa Sunday said that all weapons would be controlled by the state in a presser with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, referring to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that operates in the country’s north. Turkey views the US-backed group as being linked to its outlawed domestic foe – the Kurdistan Workers’ Party … Read more

Biden’s top hostage envoy says he is “”stunned” by the number of prisons under Assad regime

Biden’s top hostage envoy says he is “”stunned” by the number of prisons under Assad regime – CBS News Watch CBS News Roger Carstens, the White House special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, speaks to “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” from Jordan after he traveled to Syria to seek information on Austin Tice. While … Read more

Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister | Syria’s War News

New head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs tells Al Jazeera women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild the war-torn country. The newly appointed head of the Women’s Affairs Office under the Syrian interim government says the administration will enable women to contribute to the rebuilding of the country, ravaged by more than a … Read more

Volkswagen and IG Metall strike agreement on Germany cost cuts

Following intensive negotiations between Volkswagen AG, IG Metall (German labour union) and the Works Council, a joint agreement entitled ‘Zukunft Volkswagen’ [Future Volkswagen] has been concluded, the company has announced. In a statement, VW said it realigning production capacities at Volkswagen AG’s German locations and creating the conditions for a reduction in labour costs of … Read more