Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts energy, shipping and food markets

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts energy, shipping and food markets

Spring in bloom: peach and plum orchards brighten southern Raqqa

Spring in bloom: peach and plum orchards brighten southern Raqqa

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on U.S. Embassy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on U.S. Embassy in Riyadh

European gas prices hit three-year high amid Middle East tensions

European gas prices hit three-year high amid Middle East tensions

U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran kill 787 as attacks enter fourth day

U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran kill 787 as attacks enter fourth day

Al-Aqsa closure raises concerns over Israeli move to change the historic status quo

Al-Aqsa closure raises concerns over Israeli move to change the historic status quo

Lebanese army redeploys in border areas as Israel advances in southern Lebanon

Lebanese army redeploys in border areas as Israel advances in southern Lebanon

Funeral of Brig. Gen. Hussein Abdullah al-Obeid ,Syrian Army 54th Division Commander
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Funeral of Brig. Gen. Hussein Abdullah al-Obeid ,Syrian Army 54th Division Commander

French embassy in Kuwait closes amid escalating regional tensions

French embassy in Kuwait closes amid escalating regional tensions

79 Syrians Arrived in Damascus after Being Stranded at Amman Airport

79 Syrians Arrived in Damascus after Being Stranded at Amman Airport

Qatar denies depleted Patriot report, says air-defense system fully operational

Qatar denies depleted Patriot report, says air-defense system fully operational

Drone attacks disrupt Amazon Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain

Drone attacks disrupt Amazon Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain

Drone strike hits fuel tank at port of Duqm in Oman

Drone strike hits fuel tank at port of Duqm in Oman

Israeli forces push into southern Lebanon as military escalation intensifies

Israeli forces push into southern Lebanon as military escalation intensifies

Trump says U.S. prepared for prolonged war, notifies Congress of strikes on Iran

Trump says U.S. prepared for prolonged war, notifies Congress of strikes on Iran

Syria strengthens cybersecurity after government accounts hacked on X

Syria strengthens cybersecurity after government accounts hacked on X

Ramadan 2026: Syrian drama eyes revival with broader themes and regional reach

Ramadan 2026: Syrian drama eyes revival with broader themes and regional reach

Witkoff says nuclear deal with Iran was not achievable in latest talks

Witkoff says nuclear deal with Iran was not achievable in latest talks

Israeli forces arrest more than 30 Palestinians across the West Bank

Israeli forces arrest more than 30 Palestinians across the West Bank

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut as evacuation warnings expand to 53 villages

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut as evacuation warnings expand to 53 villages

Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Israeli-Lebanon Tension

Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Israeli-Lebanon Tension

Real Madrid Stunned by Getafe in La Liga

Real Madrid Stunned by Getafe in La Liga

U.S. Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait close after drone attacks

U.S. Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait close after drone attacks

Rubio says U.S. strikes aim to dismantle Iran’s missile and naval capabilities

Rubio says U.S. strikes aim to dismantle Iran’s missile and naval capabilities

Syria’s border crossings see surge in returnees from Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Syria’s border crossings see surge in returnees from Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Syrian Energy Ministry says no fuel shortage despite regional tensions

Syrian Energy Ministry says no fuel shortage despite regional tensions

Syria’ Central Bank’ chief says Fed account reopening supports financial stability

Syria’ Central Bank’ chief says Fed account reopening supports financial stability

Two Kuwaiti navy personnel killed during military operations

Two Kuwaiti navy personnel killed during military operations

U.S. urges citizens to leave several Middle East countries immediately

U.S. urges citizens to leave several Middle East countries immediately

Israel strikes targets in Iran as Tehran responds with missile barrage

Israel strikes targets in Iran as Tehran responds with missile barrage

U.S. military says it hit more than 1,250 targets in first 48 hours of war with Iran

U.S. military says it hit more than 1,250 targets in first 48 hours of war with Iran

Two drones strike U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, minor damage reported

Two drones strike U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, minor damage reported

Syria offers condolences to Kuwait after two soldiers were killed

Syria offers condolences to Kuwait after two soldiers were killed

Voluntary return of hundreds of Syrian refugees from Lebanon via Jousieh Crossing

Voluntary return of hundreds of Syrian refugees from Lebanon via Jousieh Crossing

Foreign Ministry facilitates safe return of 79 Syrians via Nasib crossing

Foreign Ministry facilitates safe return of 79 Syrians via Nasib crossing

Syrian-Italian talks focus on agricultural development cooperation

Syrian-Italian talks focus on agricultural development cooperation

Two Syrian Arab Army soldiers martyred in treacherous attack East of Aleppo

Two Syrian Arab Army soldiers martyred in treacherous attack East of Aleppo

Al-Mustafa chairs a meeting with Rural Damascus media professionals

Al-Mustafa chairs a meeting with Rural Damascus media professionals

Trump says broader wave of military strikes on Iran expected soon

Trump says broader wave of military strikes on Iran expected soon

Joint Arab-U.S. statement condemns Iranian attacks on regional states

Joint Arab-U.S. statement condemns Iranian attacks on regional states

Qatar says it intercepted Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles

Qatar says it intercepted Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles

Turkish, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional security situation

Turkish, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional security situation

President al-Sharaa discusses regional developments with Pakistani Prime Minister

President al-Sharaa discusses regional developments with Pakistani Prime Minister

US: Military operations against Iran to continue until its military threat ends

US: Military operations against Iran to continue until its military threat ends

Presidential envoy discusses military and security integration with SDF leadership

Presidential envoy discusses military and security integration with SDF leadership

European gas prices surge over 50% after Qatar suspends LNG production

European gas prices surge over 50% after Qatar suspends LNG production

Mine-clearance in Latakia and Hama, support civilian return and agricultural recovery

Mine-clearance in Latakia and Hama, support civilian return and agricultural recovery

US Embassy in Beirut urges citizens to leave immediately amid security concerns

US Embassy in Beirut urges citizens to leave immediately amid security concerns

Qatar, Russia discuss regional developments, stress dialogue to ease tensions

Qatar, Russia discuss regional developments, stress dialogue to ease tensions

IAEA: No indications of damage to Iranian nuclear facilities

IAEA: No indications of damage to Iranian nuclear facilities

Marine insurers cancel war-risk coverage amid Middle East escalation

Marine insurers cancel war-risk coverage amid Middle East escalation

Cyprus evacuates Paphos Airport area after drones detected

Cyprus evacuates Paphos Airport area after drones detected

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activity, orders group to hand over weapons

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activity, orders group to hand over weapons

U.S. military confirms fourth soldier killed in operation against Iran

U.S. military confirms fourth soldier killed in operation against Iran

Saudi official says kingdom will respond to any Iranian attack on oil facilities

Saudi official says kingdom will respond to any Iranian attack on oil facilities

QatarEnergy suspends LNG production following Iranian drone attacks

QatarEnergy suspends LNG production following Iranian drone attacks

More than 5,400 flights canceled at Gulf airports amid regional escalation

More than 5,400 flights canceled at Gulf airports amid regional escalation

Syrian and Turkish officials discuss reconstruction cooperation

Syrian and Turkish officials discuss reconstruction cooperation

Iranian Red Crescent says 555 killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes since Saturday

Iranian Red Crescent says 555 killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes since Saturday

Blooming almond trees light up Darkoush orchards in western Idlib
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Blooming almond trees light up Darkoush orchards in western Idlib

US military says three aircraft downed by friendly fire over Kuwait

US military says three aircraft downed by friendly fire over Kuwait

Israeli occupation forces detain Syrian man in southern Quneitra countryside

Israeli occupation forces detain Syrian man in southern Quneitra countryside

Footage of Shansharah Archaeological Site in southern Idlib damaged by deposed regime

Footage of Shansharah Archaeological Site in southern Idlib damaged by deposed regime

UAE, Russia leaders discuss regional military escalation

UAE, Russia leaders discuss regional military escalation

Major shipping firms halt Suez, Bab el-Mandeb transit amid tensions

Major shipping firms halt Suez, Bab el-Mandeb transit amid tensions

Syria, Azerbaijan discuss expanding vocational education cooperation

Syria, Azerbaijan discuss expanding vocational education cooperation

Jordan partially closes airspace amid regional military escalation

Jordan partially closes airspace amid regional military escalation

Israeli forces detain hundreds of Palestinians in West Bank during February

Israeli forces detain hundreds of Palestinians in West Bank during February

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery units after drone incident

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery units after drone incident

Smoke rises near U.S. Embassy in Kuwait as Iranian attacks hit Gulf capitals

Smoke rises near U.S. Embassy in Kuwait as Iranian attacks hit Gulf capitals

Drones intercepted near Erbil airport amid regional tensions

Drones intercepted near Erbil airport amid regional tensions

Calligraphy Exhibition by Fayez Shamieh at al-Midan Cultural Center

Calligraphy Exhibition by Fayez Shamieh at al-Midan Cultural Center

Syrian Development Fund, UNHCR discuss voluntary returns and early recovery efforts

Syrian Development Fund, UNHCR discuss voluntary returns and early recovery efforts

Bab Srijeh Market: a living memory of Damascus and its commercial pulse

Bab Srijeh Market: a living memory of Damascus and its commercial pulse

Türkiye restricts daily passenger traffic at border with Iran amid regional escalation

Türkiye restricts daily passenger traffic at border with Iran amid regional escalation

An Arabic calligraphy and visual arts event in Lattakia to enrich the cultural scene
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An Arabic calligraphy and visual arts event in Lattakia to enrich the cultural scene

Israeli forces arrest 44 Palestinians in West Bank raids

Israeli forces arrest 44 Palestinians in West Bank raids

Kuwait says several U.S. warplanes crash, all crew members survive

Kuwait says several U.S. warplanes crash, all crew members survive

Cyprus president says British military base hit by Iranian drone

Cyprus president says British military base hit by Iranian drone

Work underway to restore ten health centers in southern Idlib with UNICEF support

Work underway to restore ten health centers in southern Idlib with UNICEF support

Smartphone photo processing may distort medical images, study warns

Smartphone photo processing may distort medical images, study warns

NATO adjusts force posture amid rising tensions over Iran conflict

NATO adjusts force posture amid rising tensions over Iran conflict

Oil prices jump 7% as Gulf tensions disrupt shipping

Oil prices jump 7% as Gulf tensions disrupt shipping

Betis draw with Sevilla as Valencia edge Osasuna in La Liga

Betis draw with Sevilla as Valencia edge Osasuna in La Liga

Two injured at Kuwait’s Al-Ahmadi refinery after debris falls during Iranian attacks

Two injured at Kuwait’s Al-Ahmadi refinery after debris falls during Iranian attacks

Scenes from market activity in the city of Douma in Damascus countryside ahead of iftar

Scenes from market activity in the city of Douma in Damascus countryside ahead of iftar

Türkiye denies claims of removing 80,000 mines along the Iranian border

Türkiye denies claims of removing 80,000 mines along the Iranian border

Syrian Civil Defense responds to five incidents involving war debris in southern area

Syrian Civil Defense responds to five incidents involving war debris in southern area

Syria cuts electricity hours amid drop in gas imports due to regional tensions

Syria cuts electricity hours amid drop in gas imports due to regional tensions

Lebanese president warns against using country as launchpad after Israeli strikes

Lebanese president warns against using country as launchpad after Israeli strikes

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