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Israel strikes near Syria presidential palace

Israel says its military has attacked a target close to the presidential palace in the Syrian capital Damascus, in support of the beleaguered Druze community.

Israel has carried out a strike near the presidential palace in the Syrian capital, Damascus. It says it's acting in defence of the minority Druze community, following sectarian clashes.

We'll hear from Ukraine about the implications of the mineral deal that has been agreed with the United States. The full details of how it will work aren't clear yet, but Ukrainian president Zelensky says it marks a 'truly equal partnership'. At the very least the deal seems to cement US interests in Ukraine, and could secure military supplies. We'll look at how Russia will see this development.

The US is threatening secondary sanctions on nations that buy Iranian oil, after nuclear talks with Washington stalled.

And Ivory Coast's opposition leader reacts to a court decision banning him from standing in forthcoming presidential elections.

(Photo: Syrian security forces check vehicles at the entrance of Druze town of Sahnaya, Syria, 1 May 2025. ;Credit: Reuters)

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Fri 2 May 2025 06:06GMT

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  • Fri 2 May 2025 06:06GMT