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Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Syria, and Iraq have officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. In Egypt, Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not sighted. As a result, Eid al-Fitr......
The Lebanese army has confirmed ongoing communication with Syrian authorities following a violent exchange of fire along the border between the two nations. This latest conflict was ignited by the kidnapping and killing of three Syrian soldiers, an act for which Lebanon’s defense ministry has laid......
On March 6, a series of violent attacks in Syria, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad, led to a devastating toll of civilian lives. The assailants, primarily from the Alawite sect, targeted members of the defense and interior ministries, igniting a wave of retaliatory......
According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......
The Israeli military announced airstrikes targeting military sites housing weapons in southern Syria on Tuesday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported at least two fatalities near Damascus. The Israeli army confirmed that it hit military targets, including command centers and weapons......
Numerous media outlets have reported the uncovering of an alleged plan to assassinate Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. According to exclusive sources from the Turkish newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi, a clandestine meeting reportedly took place in Najaf, Iraq, where an Iranian-backed scheme to assassinate......
Syria has firmly declined Algeria’s request to release Algerian soldiers and Polisario fighters who were captured during the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. According to French broadcaster Monte Carlo Doualiya, citing its correspondent in Damascus, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa turned......
Recent data from Frontex reveals a significant transformation in European Union migration patterns, with irregular border crossings dropping 38% in 2024 to approximately 239,000 detections – the lowest figure since 2021. The Central Mediterranean corridor witnessed the most dramatic change, with......
Donald Trump has shared a provocative video featuring strong criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom the video refers to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch." This post follows Netanyahu’s recent claims of a "very friendly" conversation with Trump regarding......
A month has passed since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow, marking the end of over five decades of his family’s rule in Syria and nearly 14 years of civil war. On December 8, al-Assad fled to Russia and has not been seen since. On Wednesday evening, thousands of Syrians gathered in Damascus for......
Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian president who has been a controversial figure for years, is reportedly the target of a poisoning attempt. Living in exile in Moscow under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin since December, troubling allegations have surfaced, casting doubt among his......
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues into its 1,040th day, the situation remains marked by intense fighting, diplomatic developments, and regional security concerns. Below is an overview of the most significant events reported on Monday, December 30. Fighting Escalates Ukraine’s......
Syria's new leadership has taken a significant step towards restoring central authority by announcing an agreement with armed groups to disband and merge under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This agreement, reached after a meeting with the heads of the groups and the new leader, Ahmed......
