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UN warns rising tensions in Yemen risk wider regional escalation, urges return to dialogue
Yemen needs a sustainable, negotiated political settlement, says UN chief Antonio Guterres.
UN warns rising tensions in Yemen risk wider regional escalation, urges return to dialogue
Army ready to expand state control over weapons: Lebanon
The second phase of the arms control plan extends from the Litani River southward to the Awali River, Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri says.
Army ready to expand state control over weapons: Lebanon
US breaks with UN Security Council peers on Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
Washington declines to condemn Israeli settler violence and opposes briefings on a UN resolution on settlements, as other council members urge Israel to comply with international law.
US breaks with UN Security Council peers on Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
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Israel blocks Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, from entering occupied West Bank
Israel's refusal comes despite the earlier issuance of travel authorisations to the delegation.
Israel blocks Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, from entering occupied West Bank
Israel abducts three men in Quneitra raid amid daily violations of Syria's sovereignty
Syrian media says Israeli forces abducted the three during a raid in the town of Al-Hamidiyah in the Quneitra countryside.
Israel abducts three men in Quneitra raid amid daily violations of Syria's sovereignty
Four Syrian security personnel killed in northwest Idlib attack
The attack comes a day after an assault on a joint US-Syrian patrol in Palmyra, central Syria killed two American soldiers and a translator.
Four Syrian security personnel killed in northwest Idlib attack
Over 30 Yemeni troops killed in Southern Transitional Council attack in eastern province, army says
Military officials report dozens of casualties and missing personnel after clashes in Hadramout as tensions escalate over control of the province.
Over 30 Yemeni troops killed in Southern Transitional Council attack in eastern province, army says
Israeli forces raid village in southwestern Syria
Israeli forces enter the village of Sidat al-Hanout, Quneitra, with 6 military vehicles, search homes, and set up checkpoints, Syrian media reports.
Israeli forces raid village in southwestern Syria
Israel strikes south and east Lebanon in renewed ceasefire violations
Israel claims to have targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite a year-old ceasefire that was supposed to end hostilities between the neighbouring countries.
Israel strikes south and east Lebanon in renewed ceasefire violations
Israeli army violates ceasefire again as it strikes Lebanon, claims to target Hezbollah sites
According to the Israeli army, military structures and a launch site belonging to Hezbollah were also hit in the attacks
Israeli army violates ceasefire again as it strikes Lebanon, claims to target Hezbollah sites
'New Syria' will be built on accountability and transitional justice: Syrian leader
President Ahmed al Sharaa says accountability, victims' rights, and truth-seeking are central pillars of Syria's rebuilding process.
'New Syria' will be built on accountability and transitional justice: Syrian leader
GCC takes aim at Iran over disputed islands and regional sovereignty
The Gulf bloc urges Tehran to halt escalating rhetoric and engage in lawful dialogue as disputes over islands, claimed by both the UAE and Iran, intensify.
GCC takes aim at Iran over disputed islands and regional sovereignty
EU reiterates support for Syria on first anniversary of Assad’s ouster
'EU stands with Syria, supporting a peaceful, Syrian-led process focused on justice, reconciliation and the rights of all Syrians,' the European Council chief said.
EU reiterates support for Syria on first anniversary of Assad’s ouster
Canada removes Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Foreign Ministry says the move aligns with the recent decisions by the UK and the US and follows Syria's efforts to advance stability.
Canada removes Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism
Syria's central bank partners with Visa to build secure digital payment infrastructure
The main goal of the agreement is to build a secure payment infrastructure with authorised financial institutions, SANA reports.
Syria's central bank partners with Visa to build secure digital payment infrastructure
President Aoun meets UN delegation in Beirut, calls for pressing Israel to enforce the ceasefire
Joseph Aoun tells visiting UN Security Council envoys that Lebanon remains committed to international resolutions but needs international pressure to ensure Israel implements the ceasefire.
President Aoun meets UN delegation in Beirut, calls for pressing Israel to enforce the ceasefire
Israeli forces carry out a new ground incursion into Syria’s Quneitra countryside
Six Israeli vehicles advanced towards the village of Saida al-Hanout, official media reported.
Israeli forces carry out a new ground incursion into Syria’s Quneitra countryside
Israeli forces confiscate five historical artefacts in the occupied West Bank
Israeli army raids a mountainous area and seizes Byzantine-era historical columns from an archaeological site, according to eyewitnesses.
Israeli forces confiscate five historical artefacts in the occupied West Bank
Israeli forces raid Syria's Quneitra in fresh violation of country's sovereignty
Government data show that the Israeli army has carried out over 1,000 air strikes on Syria and more than 400 cross-border raids into the southern provinces since December 2024.
Israeli forces raid Syria's Quneitra in fresh violation of country's sovereignty
Pakistan, Iranian officials discuss fighting terrorism and boosting security
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir and head of Iran's national security, Ardashir Larijani, agreed to deepen their partnership and jointly address border security and regional threats during strategic discussions.
Pakistan, Iranian officials discuss fighting terrorism and boosting security
Millions of Egyptians attend second round of parliamentary polls
Egyptians head to the polls in 13 governorates as the 2025 parliamentary elections enter their second phase.
Millions of Egyptians attend second round of parliamentary polls
G20 leaders pledge to push for ‘just, comprehensive peace’ in Sudan, DRC, Palestine, and Ukraine
Leaders also condemn terrorism in "all its forms and manifestations," says the final declaration of the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
G20 leaders pledge to push for ‘just, comprehensive peace’ in Sudan, DRC, Palestine, and Ukraine
Israeli forces raid Syria's Quneitra with military vehicles, tanks
Syrian media reports Israeli army units raised Israeli flag in Tal al-Ahmar.
Israeli forces raid Syria's Quneitra with military vehicles, tanks
Syrian firefighters battle new wildfires in Latakia
Authorities say rescuers are working at full capacity, expressing hope that progress will be made in the coming hours by extinguishing active flames.
Syrian firefighters battle new wildfires in Latakia
At least 331 killed, 945 injured by Israeli fire since ceasefire: Lebanon
UN peacekeeping mission records more than 10,000 air and ground violations by Israel inside Lebanese territory.
At least 331 killed, 945 injured by Israeli fire since ceasefire: Lebanon
Israeli military escalates incursion into Syria's Quneitra, setting up checkpoint
Israeli forces moved into the village of Saida al Hanout, establishing a checkpoint that separates it from the nearby Maghatra farm, local media says.
Israeli military escalates incursion into Syria's Quneitra, setting up checkpoint