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 ·

Analysis Why restoring ecosystem balance is crucial for economies, societies, and wildlife

Why restoring ecosystem balance is crucial for economies, societies, and wildlife

  • Biodiversity loss weakens ecosystems, driving migration and potential conflict, says UN Environment Programme director
  • Saudi Green Initiative announces $60 million in environmental projects as 12-day COP16 conference concludes in Riyadh
By Haifa Alshammari ·

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 ·

French court jails 3 rugby players for 12 to 14 years over rape

French court jails 3 rugby players for 12 to 14 years over rape

  • It sentenced Irishman Denis Coulson, 30, and Frenchman Loick Jammes, 30, to 14 years behind bars, and New Zealander Rory Grice, 34, to 12 years in jail
  • None of the three had been in detention until now
By AFP ·