The International Criminal Court on Friday hit back after US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the institution, vowing it would continue to provide "justice and hope" around the world. "The ICC condemns the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to impose ...
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on Syria’s economic recovery and security challenges, particularly the Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria, which Türkiye considers a n...
The Arab League on Monday strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied Palestinian territories. An emergency meeting, convened at the request of Jordan and s...
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and ways to support its security and stability. Sharaa, accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Sau...
Arab foreign ministers on Saturday categorically rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land "under any circumstances or justifications." This unified stance directly opposes the recent suggestion by the US President that Egypt and Jordan should accept Palestinian residents of ...
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived at Damascus International Airport, marking the first visit by a head of state to Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime. This significant event was reported by Al Jazeera, which noted the Emir's arrival ...
Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the release of several prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, in exchange for hostages held by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Gaza. However, there is no final agreement on which prisoners will be released, partly because the numb...
On January 13, 2025, Lebanon's Presidency announced the appointment of Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice, as the new Prime Minister. Salam, supported by 85 out of 128 MPs, was tasked with forming the government. President Joseph Aoun summoned Salam, who is currently...
On January 13, 2025, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced, during his speech at a conference in Dhahran, plans to profit from enriching and selling uranium and producing "yellowcake," a type of uranium powder used for nuclear reactor fuel. This initiative is part of ...
On January 12, 2025, the Sudanese army announced control over key regions in Khartoum and Al Jazirah State. According to their official Facebook page, seen by "Barran Press," they have secured the Al-Ruwwad residential complex and Tamboul city. The army reported that the "rebel m...
On January 12, 2024, Saudi Arabia will host an important meeting to discuss the situation in Syria, with participation from Arab and international representatives. Assad al-Shaibani, the Foreign Minister of the new Syrian administration, has arrived in Riyadh to join the talks. There will be tw...
On January 11, 2025, Israeli forces reported nine soldiers were either killed or injured in a double ambush in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. Four soldiers died, and five were injured when a high-explosive device targeted a patrol. The attack combined a landmine explosion and gunfire. Since Octobe...
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Sudanese military announced the successful recapture of Wad Madani, the capital of the Al-Jazirah state, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement, the army reported that its forces, alongside other regular units, are advancing on multiple fronts to ...
CALIFORNIA, USA — Firefighters in California are battling to contain wildfires that have been raging for several days, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and reducing entire neighborhoods to ash. According to reports from Al-Hurra TV, the fires continue to spread across Los Angeles, wher...
On Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament elected Army Chief General Joseph Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, following the completion of the second round of voting after a vacancy in the presidency that lasted over two years. General Aoun secured 99 votes during the session, which was attended ...
A leaked audio recording attributed to a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard general has shed light on the final days of Bashar al-Assad's regime, suggesting that its downfall was due to "Russian betrayal" and internal corruption. In the recording, General Behruz Ittabati, who prev...
On January 8, 2025, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemned Israel's "false" claims regarding a map that purportedly includes parts of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. These allegations surfaced from official accounts linked to the Israeli government. In a statement f...
ANKARA, Turkey — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on January 6, 2025, that Turkey will not permit any division of Syria following the potential fall of President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing that Ankara is prepared to take "necessary measures" against any perceived danger. ...
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — On January 4, 2025, Sudan expressed its support for a Turkish initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi. This announcement came from Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf following a meeting between Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and S...
DAMASCUS, Syria — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barot arrived in Damascus on Friday, January 3, 2025, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as he is followed by his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock. This visit is notable as it represents the first high-level delegation fr...