Israeli Forces Report Casualties in Double Ambush in Northern Gaza

Israeli Forces Report Casualties in Double Ambush in Northern Gaza

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...

Sudanese Army Retakes Wad Madani Amid Widespread Celebrations

Sudanese Army Retakes Wad Madani Amid Widespread Celebrations

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 Wildfires Leave 10 Dead and Widespread Destruction

California Wildfires Leave 10 Dead and Widespread Destruction

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...

Erdogan Rejects Division of Syria, Vows to Counter Threats

Erdogan Rejects Division of Syria, Vows to Counter Threats

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. ...

Sudan Welcomes Turkish Initiative to Resolve Crisis with UAE

Sudan Welcomes Turkish Initiative to Resolve Crisis with UAE

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...

French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Damascus Amid Political Shift

French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Damascus Amid Political Shift

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...

Syrian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for First Official Visit

Syrian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for First Official Visit

RIYADH — A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister As’ad Al-Shaybani, arrived in the Saudi capital on the evening of January 1, 2025, marking the first official visit abroad for the new Syrian administration. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the deleg...

Iran Summons Saudi Ambassador After Execution of Six Nationals

Iran Summons Saudi Ambassador After Execution of Six Nationals

TEHRAN — On January 1, 2025, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi ambassador in Tehran to deliver a strong protest against Saudi Arabia's execution of six Iranian citizens convicted of drug trafficking. In a statement released by the official IRNA news agency, Iranian Consu...

Saudi Arabia Launches First Humanitarian Aid Airlift to Syria

Saudi Arabia Launches First Humanitarian Aid Airlift to Syria

On January 1, 2025, Saudi authorities initiated an air bridge to Syria, delivering much-needed humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, aimed at alleviating the dire conditions faced by the Syrian people. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the King Salman ...

Oman and Bahrain Advance to Gulf Cup Final in Thrilling Matches

Oman and Bahrain Advance to Gulf Cup Final in Thrilling Matches

On December 31, 2024, Bahrain secured a spot in the final of the 26th Gulf Cup of Nations by defeating Kuwait 1-0 at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Al-Ardiya, Kuwait. The victory came courtesy of a late goal from striker Mohammed Jassim Marhoon, who netted the only goal of the match in th...

First Official Contact Between Egypt and New Syrian Leadership

First Official Contact Between Egypt and New Syrian Leadership

On December 31, 2024, Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shaibani announced that he received a phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Al-Shaibani noted that the conversation emphasized the importance of both countries in fostering stability and pr...

US Treasury Department Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers

US Treasury Department Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers

On December 30, 2024, the US Treasury Department revealed it had been the target of a cyberattack orchestrated by state-sponsored Chinese hackers, according to an internal document. The breach allowed the hackers to bypass security measures and access non-classified documents after compromising...

Fiery Crash Claims 174 Lives as Korean Airliner Goes Down

Fiery Crash Claims 174 Lives as Korean Airliner Goes Down

Authorities in South Korea have confirmed that at least 174 people were killed following the crash of a passenger plane carrying 181 individuals at Muan International Airport in the southwest of the country on December 29, 2024. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8AS operated by Jeju Air, reportedly en...