Special Downfall of Syria’s Assad marks end of an era

Downfall of Syria’s Assad marks end of an era

  • What began as a bloodless coup by Hafez Assad in 1970 has ended with his son Bashar fleeing the country
  • Bashar Assad “inherited and built upon” the record of brutal repression that was part of his father’s long rule
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Update Nations call for stability, end of fighting in Syria video

Nations call for stability, end of fighting in Syria

  • Egypt foreign ministry says it is following the situation with great care
  • Turkiye’s top envoy: International and regional actors should ensure a smooth transition
By Arab News ·

Syrians celebrate as they return to Damascus via Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing east of Beirut on December 8, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia says it is satisfied with steps taken to ensure safety of Syrian people

  • The ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s support for the Syrian people and their choices at this critical stage in Syria’s history
By Arab News ·

Apple plans to expand the coed foundation offerings, with the next cohort scheduled for spring 2025. (REUTERS)

Apple to launch online store in Saudi Arabia in 2025

  • Plans include an iconic store in Diriyah and investments in local tech talent development
By Arab News ·

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

  • Morocco has reported three mpox cases, though most have been in central Africa
  • Moroccan startup Moldiag began developing mpox tests after the World Health Organization declared the virus a global emergency in August
By AP ·

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

  • Siaosi Sovaleni, who took office in 2021, did not specify a reason for his departure but his resignation halted the no-confidence motion expected on Monday
By AP ·

Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks

Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks

  • On Sunday, several hundred media workers marched down Tbilisi’s central Rustaveli Avenue before putting up posters of colleagues they say had been assaulted while doing their jobs
By AP ·

Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks

Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks

  • On Sunday, several hundred media workers marched down Tbilisi’s central Rustaveli Avenue before putting up posters of colleagues they say had been assaulted while doing their jobs
By AP ·