Update Syrian insurgents reach Damascus suburbs as residents flee or stock up on supplies

Syrian insurgents reach Damascus suburbs as residents flee or stock up on supplies

  • Thousands rushed Syria border with Lebanon, trying to leave country
  • Pace of events raised fears of fresh wave of regional instability
By AP ·

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Doha forum

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Doha forum

  • Meeting held on sidelines of 22nd Doha Forum with foreign ministers from Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, and Egypt, alongside representatives from Iran, Turkiye, and Russia
  • Issued a joint statement on need to find political solution to Syrian crisis
By Arab News ·

‘Stability and reconstruction of southern Lebanon key to regional stability’: PM

‘Stability and reconstruction of southern Lebanon key to regional stability’: PM

  • Cabinet approves army deployment plan south of Litani
  • Govt must take action on Lebanese political prisoners detained in Syria, says committee chief
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Doha forum

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Doha forum

  • Meeting held on sidelines of 22nd Doha Forum with foreign ministers from Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, and Egypt, alongside representatives from Iran, Turkiye, and Russia
  • Issued a joint statement on need to find political solution to Syrian crisis
By Arab News ·

Syrian militants say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

Syrian militants say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

  • Sednaya is a large military prison on the outskirts Damascus where the Syrian government detained thousands
By Reuters ·

White House on guard against Daesh resurgence in Syria

White House on guard against Daesh resurgence in Syria

  • The main priority is to ensure “that the fighting in Syria not lead to a resurgence of Daesh,” Sullivan said
  • Trump, who visited Paris on Saturday, warned against US involvement in Syria, saying the country is “a mess” and “not our friend”
By AFP ·

It is the first Palestinian film to win Marrakech’s Etoile D’Or award. (X @Marrakech_Fest)

Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film ‘Happy Holidays’ with top award

  • “The Village Next to Paradise” participated last year in the Marrakech festival’s Atlas Workshops, an initiative to develop filmmakers from Morocco, the Middle East and Africa and promote their work
By AP ·
LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship

LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship

  • Greg Vanney: I’m just so proud of this group after the challenges that we (had) and the way they bounced back and competed as a group
  • Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league’s biggest trophy for the first time since 2014
By AP ·