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Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike

Syria and Jordan announced on Tuesday they were determined to maintain good relations, after the Jordanian military conducted deadly strikes on its neighbour in retaliation for a gun attack on a church. The strike sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the ousting of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, though Jordan said earlier Tuesday that it had "great respect" for its neighbour and expressed regret for civilian casualties.

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Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit

By Karen LemaMANILA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday.As the Iran war strains US military readiness and tension rises with China, the Pentagon said Hegseth's attendance at the gathering in the Philippine province of Cebu would reaffirm Washington’s commitment to "peace through strength" in the Pacific.

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