On December 14, 2024, a catastrophic cyclone struck the French archipelago of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, potentially thousands, of residents. François Xavier, the governor of Mayotte, shared this grim assessment during an interview with Mayotte La Prem...
On December 15, 2024, Algerian media reported that the country’s authorities summoned French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet to issue a “strong warning” concerning what they described as “hostile schemes” orchestrated by the French intelligence services. Accordi...
On December 15, 2024, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Israeli government's decision to expand settlement activities in the occupied Golan Heights, warning of the potential escalation of tensions in the region. In a statement from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE reit...
On December 15, 2024, Saudi Arabia condemned the Israeli government's decision to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, accusing it of undermining Syria's chances of regaining security and stability. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported by the Saudi ...
On December 14, 2024, Ahmad al-Shar'a, the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, emphasized the necessity of shifting from a revolutionary mindset to a state-oriented approach in order to rebuild Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. In an exclusive interview with the non-go...
On December 14, 2024, the South Korean National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol following his controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The vote resulted in 204 lawmakers supporting the impeachment motion, while 85 opposed it, with three abstentions and eight inv...
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the British newspaper "Daily Mail" reported that the family of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad purchased at least 20 apartments in Moscow, Russia, worth over £30 million in recent years, highlighting Russia's role as a safe haven for the...
According to Bloomberg's annual ranking of the world's richest families, three Arab families have secured spots in the top ten for this year. The Walton family, owners of the Walmart retail chain in the United States, topped the list with a net worth of $432.4 billion. Following them in...
On Thursday, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the completion of its acquisition of approximately 15% of shares in FGP Topco Limited, the parent company of London’s Heathrow Airport. The fund disclosed that the acquisition was finalized through the purchase of shares from F...
U.S. authorities have released Mu'fid Abdul Qadir Mishal, the half-brother of Khalid Mishal, head of Hamas's overseas branch, after serving 20 years in prison on charges related to his association with the "Holy Land Foundation." Mu'fid Mishal spent nearly two decades in A...
On December 12, 2024, the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, urged fighters in the West Bank to "intensify their operations against enemy soldiers and settler groups" in support of Gaza and to thwart Israeli plans for territorial annexation. In a statement released by the military wi...
On December 12, 2024, an extraordinary session of the Arab League convened to adopt a unified Arab position regarding the extensive Israeli aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic and the incursion of occupation forces into Syrian territory. The meeting, chaired by Yemen's chargé...
On December 11, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been awarded the honor of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a post shared on the official X account of the Crown Prince, seen by Barran Press, he extended his congrat...
On December 11, 2024, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to reopen its embassy in Syria "soon," just days after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad and the establishment of a transitional government in the country. According to the Qatari News Agency, spokespe...
With the Syrian opposition's announcement early Sunday, December 8, 2024, of their control over Damascus, attention turned to the fate of President Bashar al-Assad and the country he would seek refuge in. Speculations centered on Russia and Iran, the strategic allies of the Syrian regime for d...
On December 9, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the Assad regime has left Syria in a state of devastation and has "fled in shame." Speaking from Ankara, Erdogan reiterated that the regime, which has ruled through oppression, lost its legitimacy years ago. Erdog...
Located just 30 kilometers north of Damascus, Saydnaya Prison has gained notoriety as Syria's largest and most horrific facility, where the ruling Ba'ath Party has quietly executed its citizens for 38 years since its establishment in 1987. For decades, Saydnaya has served as a central h...
On December 9, 2024, Hamas, the Islamic resistance movement, congratulated the Syrian people on their success in "achieving their aspirations for freedom and justice." In a statement reviewed by Barran Press, Hamas called on the Syrian people to unite and strengthen their national coh...
On December 9, 2024, reports emerged that engineer Mohammed Bashir, the head of the Syrian Salvation Government managing Idlib, has been tasked with forming a new Syrian government to oversee the transitional phase following the fall of the Assad regime. This decision followed a meeting aimed a...
On December 8, 2024, Saudi Arabia expressed its relief regarding the "positive steps" taken to ensure the safety of the Syrian people, emphasizing the importance of preserving state institutions and resources. In a statement released by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and report...