Philippines declares state of emergency as Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves hundreds dead
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 140 people dead and 127 others missing. “Given…
U.S. submits draft resolution to Security Council backing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council in support of President Donald Trump’s peace plan…
UNIFIL observes movement of over 100 Israeli military vehicles in southern Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced that it had observed the movement of dozens of Israeli military…
Turkey to launch first locally made high-speed train in 2026
Turkey announced plans to launch its first domestically produced high-speed train next year as part of its efforts to localize railway vehicle manufacturing and…
At least 40 killed in attack on funeral in Sudan’s el-Obeid city
At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured in an attack that targeted a funeral gathering in the city of el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State in central…
Gaza Health Ministry receives 15 additional bodies from Israeli authorities
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed the receipt of 15 bodies of deceased Palestinians released on Wednesday by…
UN and partners expand humanitarian response in Gaza Strip
The United Nations and its humanitarian partners have continued expanding their relief operations in the Gaza Strip under a 60-day response plan, managing…
Jordan’s King calls for support to Syria and Lebanon in maintaining stability
Jordan’s King Abdullah II stressed the importance of supporting Syria and Lebanon in preserving their security, stability and territorial integrity, the Jordan News Agency…
Syrian Education Minister addresses UNESCO session on knowledge and peace
Syria’s Minister of Education Mohammad Abdulrahman Turko affirmed that Syria extends its hand to the entire world, emphasizing that “partnership in knowledge…
France Calls on Warring Parties in Sudan to Cease Fire
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday called on the warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire and…
Gaza Health Ministry receives bodies of 45 Palestinians released by Israel
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said Monday it had received the bodies of 45 Palestinians from the Israeli…
A deadly earthquake in Afghanistan kills 12, injures dozens
A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 12 people and injuring around 200 others, local…
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Afghanistan
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of…
Over one million children in Gaza need water and food, UNICEF
UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram said that over one million children in Gaza still need water and food, and that thousands…
Palestinian prisoners face worsening conditions after Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs has reported a continuing deterioration in the conditions of Palestinian prisoners held…
Gaza hospitals report 7 deaths amid renewed Israeli attacks
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on Sunday that hospitals received seven deaths in the past 24 hours:…
Israeli forces arrest 12 Palestinians in West Bank raids
Israeli forces arrested 12 Palestinians during overnight raids in several parts of the West Bank on Sunday, according to the…
23 killed in supermarket explosion in northern Mexico
Twenty-three people were killed and 11 others injured in a supermarket explosion in the northern Mexican city of Hermosillo, local…
Al-Shaibani says Syria seeks balance and cooperation, not polarization
Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said Saturday that Syria does not want to be a center of polarization but seeks…
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister and U.S. Envoy to Syria discuss regional stability
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met Saturday in Manama with U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack…
Gaza hospitals receive 22 deaths; five killed in new Israeli attacks
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Saturday that hospitals have received, a total of 22 deaths. Five…
OCHA: West Bank olive harvest sees highest settler violence in five years
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that this year’s olive harvest season in the…
Lebanese president urges western powers to press Israel on ceasefire compliance
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday called on the international community, including the European Union and the United States, to…
Salam: No retreat from monopolizing weapons in the hands of the state
Lebanese prime minister, Nawaf Salam, emphasized the Lebanese government’s insistence on its decision on monopolizing the weapons in the hands…
Despite challenges, UNRWA continues vital humanitarian work in Gaza
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it continues its essential humanitarian work in Gaza,…
Gaza health authorities receive bodies of 30 Palestinians from Israel
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Friday that it had received the bodies of 30 Palestinians from…
Afghanistan and Pakistan to resume border ceasefire talks in Turkey
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to restart negotiations next month aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire along their shared border,…
Survivors of Hiroshima Nuclear Bomb voice opposition to Trump’s nuclear testing plans
Survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki have voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to…
The UK pledges $5 million to support bomb clearance efforts in Gaza
The United Kingdom has announced a $5 million contribution to support international efforts aimed at removing unexploded ordnance in Gaza,…
Heading to Damascus, Germany’s foreign minister stresses continued support for Syria
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed his country’s determination to continue supporting Syria and its people to enable them to…
Trump orders resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons tests
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will immediately resume testing its nuclear arsenal. According to Agence…
Jordan: Syria’s stability is vital to regional security
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, reaffirmed his country's support for Syria's reconstruction…
Syria participates in INTOSAI 2025 for financial audit in Egypt
Syria is participating in the 25th International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), which commenced in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt,…
Gaza health authorities: Renewed Israeli strikes kill over 100 Palestinians in 24 hours
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Wednesday that hospitals have received a total of 104 deaths, including…
U.S. calls for supporting Syria in its pursuit of reconstruction
The United States has called on its international partners to provide support to the Syrian people in their efforts to…
Israeli forces arrest 20 Palestinians in west bank raids
Israeli forces arrested 20 Palestinians on Wednesday during raids in several areas across the West Bank, according to Palestinian news…
Civil Defense in Gaza: In 12 hours, Israeli forces kill 100 including 35 children
Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 100 people in the Gaza Strip in under 12 hours, with at least 35…
Arab League Chief Reaffirms Support for Lebanon’s Sovereignty
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit reiterated the League’s support for Lebanon in its efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and…
UAE and EU Stress Need for Increased Global Efforts to Achieve Middle East Peace
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and European Council President António Costa have underscored the importance of intensifying…
Palestinian Authority Welcomes UN Report on Gaza Genocide
Palestinian Foreign Ministry welcomed the report issued by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian…
Shelter Centers Opened Following Turkey’s Balıkesir Earthquake
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir Province in western Turkey on Monday evening, causing property damage but…
Trump: U.S. and Japan Are Top-Tier Allies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has been and will continue to be a “top-tier…
International Labor Organization: Gaza War Deepens Unemployment Crisis in the West Bank
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has warned of a deepening labor market crisis in the West Bank, driven by the…
Tetsuya Yamagami admits to killing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in 2022 shooting
The man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted to the charges in a central Japan court…
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey’s Balikesir, Shakes Istanbul and Izmir
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Balikesir region of Türkiye late Monday, sending tremors across a wide swath of the country’s…
Qatar, Jordan Stress Urgent Need for Humanitarian Aid Entry into Gaza
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Jordanian Foreign Minister…
Argentine President Vowing More Reforms After Winging Legislative Elections
Argentine President Javier Milei announced, Monday, that he will continue the path of reforms and deepen economic and political changes…
Death Toll Rises in Gaza as More Bodies Recovered from Under Rubble
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli offensive in…
Two U.S. Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea Within 30 Minutes
A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet crashed separately into the South China Sea the U.S. Navy said, adding…
Brazil, US to Begin ‘Immediate’ Talks on Tariff Dispute
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he had a productive meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday,…
9th Edition of “Future Investment Initiative” 2025 Opens in Riyadh
The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference officially opened on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the King…
Symbolic “Gaza Tribunal” Calls for Global Anti-Zionist Movement
The Gaza Symbolic Independent Tribunal ruled on Sunday that Israel has been committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip…
Boeing Workers Continue Strike, Reject Company’s Latest Offer
Workers at Boeing plants have rejected the company’s latest proposal to end their strike, which began a month ago. The…
Human Rights Watch Urges EU to Uphold Sanctions Against Israel
Claudio Francavilla, Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch and the organization’s representative to EU institutions, called on the European Union,…
MSF: Israel continues to use aid as a weapon of war against Gaza
Despite the ceasefire agreement, Israel continues to use humanitarian aid as a tool of pressure against Palestinians in Gaza, said…
Israeli Forces Arrest 13 Palestinians in West Bank Raids
Israeli forces arrested 13 Palestinians during raids across various areas of West Bank. According to the Palestinian authorities, Israeli troops…
Cambodia, Thailand Sign Peace Agreement to End Decades-Long Border Conflict
Thailand and Cambodia signed a peace agreement on Sunday during the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, in the presence of U.S.…
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election
Left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election, securing more than 63 % of the vote. The results,…
OCHA Calls on International Community to Join forces to Build Better Future for Syria
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Syria called on the international community to unite…
Egypt, Turkey Call for Full Ceasefire Implementation in Gaza
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement…
Intensive Efforts in Washington to Repeal the Caesar Act, Al-Monitor
The White House is exerting significant pressure on Congress to lift all remaining sanctions on Syria, particularly the “Caesar Act”…
Health Authorities in Gaza Report Rising Casualties Despite Ceasefire Agreement
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a continued rise in casualties, despite the ceasefire agreement intended to…
Bahrain Condemns Knesset’s Approval of Two Draft Laws
The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the Knesset's approval of two draft bills that seek to impose Israeli sovereignty…
WHO Calls for Permanent Opening of Medical Corridors to Evacuate Patients from Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) called for the permanent opening of medical corridors to allow people to leave Gaza Strip,…
UNRWA: Ceasefire Commitment Essential to Restore Gaza’s Children to Schools
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stressed, Friday, the urgent need to uphold the ceasefire in…
The Arab Parliament Affirms Full Support for UNRWA
The Arab Parliament affirmed its full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), appreciating…
UN Official Calls for Swift Reconstruction of Syria to Bolster its Stability
The reconstruction of war-torn Syria is vital to ensuring long-term stability in the country and across the Middle East, a…
China Calls for Implementation of ICJ Advisory Opinion on Palestine
China has urged the international community to use the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion as a guide to…
Iraq Condemns Israeli Knesset Annexation Vote as Violation of International Law
Iraq has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s ratification of two draft laws aiming to annex the West Bank and the…
UN Official Urges Support for Gaza Ceasefire and Two-State Solution
Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said Thursday that the recent ceasefire in Gaza…
U.S. Lawmaker Joe Wilson Calls on Congress to Support Caesar Act Full Repeal
The U.S. Republican representative Joe Wilson called on Congress on Friday "not stand in the way” of president Donald Trump…
Egypt: Regional Peace Needs Israeli Withdrawal from All Occupied Territories
Egypt reiterated its support for the Palestinian people in securing their rights, including the establishment of an independent state, and…
Trump Announces End to Trade Talks with Canada after Misleading Ad
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was terminating trade talks with Canada, in response to an advertisement released last…
UN Rights Chief Urges Israel to Implement ICJ Ruling on Palestinian Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on Israel to comply with Wednesday’s International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
French Judiciary Issues New International Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad
A French judicial source has revealed that a new international arrest warrant has been issued for former regime president Bashar…
WHO Evacuates 41 Critically Ill Patients from Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the evacuation of 41 critically ill patients from the Gaza Strip for treatment…
Israeli Forces Arrest 12 Palestinians in the West Bank
Israeli forces arrested 12 Palestinians during raids in several areas of the West Bank on Thursday. According to the WAFA…
UN Rapporteur: Ceasefire in Gaza Insufficient in Face of Ongoing Genocide
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, affirmed that…
Qatar and Turkey Reiterate Continued Support for Syrian People’s Aspirations
Qatar and Turkey emphasized their commitment to continuing cooperation in support of the Syrian people's aspirations for stability, development, and…
Turkey: The West Bank is Occupied Palestinian Land
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz stated on Thursday that the Israeli Knesset's approval of a preliminary plan to annex the…
Egyptian President Urges for Strengthening Gaza Ceasefire and Ensuring Aid Entry
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has urged the world to exert efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,…
Jordan Condemns Israeli Knesset’s Move to Annex the West Bank
Jordan has condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a preliminary bill to annex the West Bank, asserting that this action…
Qatari Prime Minister and U.S. Envoy Discuss Developments in Syria
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with the U.S. Special…
Health Ministry in Gaza Receives Bodies of 30 Palestinians Released by Israel
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Wednesday that it had received the bodies of 30 Palestinians from…
Israeli Forces Arrest 45 Palestinians in the West Bank
The Israeli forces on Wednesday arrested 45 Palestinians during raids in several areas of the West Bank. According to the…
Russian and Ukrainian Forces Exchange Strikes on Sites Inside Both Countries
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has carried out a strike on the Bryansk Chemical Plant, a…
UN Calls for International Cooperation to Ensure Ceasefire Compliance in Gaza
Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the international community to intensify its efforts…
UN Human Rights Office warns of Unprecedented Settler Violence Against Palestinians
Head of the United Nations Human Rights Office in the West Bank, Ajith Sunghay, has confirmed an unprecedented escalation in…
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Coastal Ecuadorian Province
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Arenillas in Ecuador's El Oro province at 7:05 p.m. local time on Tuesday, with…
European Commission President Calls on European Countries to Support Syria’s Recovery
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has urged European countries to play an active role in supporting…
