Sharaa, has defended his decision to fill his cabinet with wartime loyalists and delay constitutional and electoral processes, describing these moves as pragmatic necessities for the country’s fragile ... ( read original story ...)
Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long as needed to protect its citizens.
Searching for Syria’s disappeared: ‘We can’t always give answers, but we can give part of the story’
Amer Matar, who fled Syria in 2011, runs an online archive that helps people to search for information about their loved ones
Jordan, Uzbekistan discuss prospects to expand relations
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi Sunday welcomed Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is visiting the Kingdom for the first time ...
Syria’s interim president lands in Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally.
Iraq says seven ‘terrorists’ killed in earlier airstrike
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - At least “seven” terrorists were killed in an earlier airstrike between the northern provinces of Kirkuk and Salahaddin, Iraqi security forces said on Sunday. An Iraqi airstrike on Friday targeted suspected Islamic State (ISIS) positions in the
Turkey says it will join with neighbors to fight the Islamic State group in Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Jordan will come together to fight the remnants of the Islamic State group.
Turkey hopes Trump will end US cooperation with Syrian Kurdish militia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday he hoped President Donald Trump would end U.S. cooperation with the Syrian Kurdish YPG, as Turkey continued its military campaign against the group, ...
Strict fines for loud karaoke in Vietnam are needed
Loud karaoke using high-powered speakers in Vietnam must face heavy penalties to protect public health.
Indonesia may set age limit on social media use in upcoming regulations
Indonesia may set an age limit on social media use as part of upcoming regulations to protect children from harmful content online.