Syrian forces took control of the strategic al-Tanf military base near the borders of Iraq and Jordan on Thursday, following the withdrawal of US troops from the outpost, according to Al Jazeera. The Syrian Arab Army secured the base and its surroundings through coordination with the American side, the Syrian defense ministry stated.
The al-Tanf base, located in southern Syria, had been a longstanding presence for US troops. This handover marks a significant shift in control in the region.
In other news, Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar, resulting in at least 31 deaths and displacing thousands. Sky News reported that the cyclone, with gusts reaching up to 167 mph, caused significant damage. The country's disaster management office confirmed the fatalities, with four people missing, 36 seriously injured, and 6,870 displaced. Over 250,000 people were classified as disaster victims in total.
Meanwhile, in Western Australia, authorities released the audio of an emergency call made by a 13-year-old boy who swam for hours to save his family after they were swept out to sea. Austin Appelbee, along with his mother, brother, and sister, were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when they encountered difficulties. Austin swam 4km to shore and then ran an additional 2km to get help, according to Sky News.
In Aleppo, Syria, an artists' collective is working to bridge divisions caused by the war. Al Jazeera reported that the collective is bringing together Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds in a shared creative space. Workshops, concerts, and film screenings are helping to rebuild trust in the war-torn city.
Finally, SpaceX removed the Crew Access Arm from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to Ars Technica. The site, which has a long history of space launches, is now being prepared for future missions. The pad has been used for Saturn V rockets, the Space Shuttle program, and SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
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