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 ·

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on December 9, 2024. (AFP)

Israeli PM says won’t stop Gaza war ‘now’

  • Netanyahu reiterated that he had set the goal of “the annihilation of Hamas, the elimination of its military and administrative capabilities” to prevent future attacks
By AFP ·

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 ·

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

  • Volcanic ash fell over a wide area, nine flights were canceled or diverted, schools were closed and a nighttime curfew was imposed in the most vulnerable area
By AP ·

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 ·