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Six Turkish armored vehicles join US troops in Syria under a deal between Washington and Ankara

The United States and Turkey on Sunday began joint patrols in northeastern Syria aimed at easing tensions between Ankara and US-backed Kurdish forces.
Six Turkish armored vehicles crossed the border to join US troops in Syria for their first joint patrol under a deal reached between Washington and Ankara.
Two helicopters overflew the area as the Turkish vehicles drove through an opening in the concrete wall erected between the two countries.
The agreement reached on August 7 aims to establish a “safe zone” between the Turkish border and the Syrian areas east of the Euphrates river controlled by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units militia.
The YPG is an ally of the US but seen as a terrorist organisation by Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to launch an operation against the YPG in Syria unless progress is made on setting up the safe zone.
Erdogan said his US counterpart Donald Trump had promised it would be 32 kilometers (20 miles) wide.
A joint center of operations was recently established as part of the agreement.
Turkey previously conducted cross-border operations in northern Syria supporting Syrian rebels in 2016 against ISIS and in early 2018 against the YPG.
Ankara says the YPG militia is a “terrorist” offshoot of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party.
The PKK, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, is blacklisted as a terrorist group by Ankara, the US and the European Union.
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
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BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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