video Update ‘Imperative’ to work against Daesh in Syria, Blinken tells Turkiye

‘Imperative’ to work against Daesh in Syria, Blinken tells Turkiye

  • Blinken also said he saw ‘encouraging signs’ of progress toward ceasefire in Gaza
  • Called on Turkiye to influence Hamas to achieve exchange deal
video By AFP ·

Update Syria’s new rulers call for victory celebrations in streets video

Syria’s new rulers call for victory celebrations in streets

  • Militant leader Abu Mohammed Al-Golani is now using his real name Ahmed Al-Sharaa
  • His call comes ahead of the first Friday prayers since Syria’s new leadership took control
By AFP ·

Update Fall of Bashar Assad exposes Syrian government’s drug trade video

Fall of Bashar Assad exposes Syrian government’s drug trade

  • Islamist-led fighters seize military bases and distribution hubs for the banned drug captagon
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to global humanitarian efforts at high-level UN meeting photos

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to global humanitarian efforts at high-level UN meeting

  • Delegation emphasizes Kingdom’s strong advocacy for integration of modern technology to enhance efficiency
By Arab News ·

Turkiye to reopen its embassy in Syria for the first time since 2012 in wake of Assad’s fall

Turkiye to reopen its embassy in Syria for the first time since 2012 in wake of Assad’s fall

  • “It will be operational as of tomorrow,” said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
By AP ·

UK minister defends 2013 vote against Syria military action

UK minister defends 2013 vote against Syria military action

  • Downfall of Bashar Assad reawakens debate over Western inaction
  • Britain’s decision not to intervene derailed Obama’s chemical weapons ‘red line’ response
By Arab News ·