Israeli soldiers patrol near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria.

Saudi Arabia says Israel’s Golan buffer zone seizure confirms continued Israeli violation of international law

  • Foreign Ministry statement said the move showed Israel’s determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability, and territorial integrity
By Arab News ·

Special From Al-Qaeda militant to Syrian statesman: The changing faces of Abu Mohammed Al-Golani

From Al-Qaeda militant to Syrian statesman: The changing faces of Abu Mohammed Al-Golani

  • With the fall of the Assad regime after 13 years of civil war, the HTS chief has emerged as Syria’s kingmaker
  • Despite attempts to reshape his public image, Al-Golani remains a figure surrounded by skepticism
By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·

Netanyahu to take the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

Netanyahu to take the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

  • Bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges date to 2019
  • He remains PM unless convicted and appeals fail
By Reuters ·

Israeli soldiers patrol near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria.

Saudi Arabia says Israel’s Golan buffer zone seizure confirms continued Israeli violation of international law

  • Foreign Ministry statement said the move showed Israel’s determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability, and territorial integrity
By Arab News ·

South Sudan president fires army and police chiefs, central bank governor

South Sudan president fires army and police chiefs, central bank governor

  • Security sources with knowledge of the goings-on in the military said the changes could have stemmed from disquiet within the army ranks
By Reuters ·

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

  • “Since the start of the war on 7 October 2023, at least 138 Palestinian journalists have been killed,” the federation said
  • After the Middle East, the second most dangerous region for journalists was Asia with 20 killed, including six in Pakistan, five in Bangladesh and three in India
By AFP ·

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

  • “Since the start of the war on 7 October 2023, at least 138 Palestinian journalists have been killed,” the federation said
  • After the Middle East, the second most dangerous region for journalists was Asia with 20 killed, including six in Pakistan, five in Bangladesh and three in India
By AFP ·