35d ago
Middle East
Bethlehem lights christmas tree again as ceasefire brings first glimmer of hope in years
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022....
35d ago
Syrian politics
Syria’s Hama: A city reborn in hope, one year on since the fall of the regime
Residents of Hama filled the streets, balconies, rooftops, main squares, on Friday (5 December), waving flags and chanting slogans, celebrating the fi...
35d ago
Pretoria shooting
Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunfire erupted at an illegal bar in Pretoria, with police launching a manhunt fo...
35d ago
Doha Forum 2025
Doha Forum opens with warnings over Gaza ceasefire push
Qatar opened the Doha Forum with a stark warning that Gaza ceasefire talks have entered a critical moment, as officials said the current pause in figh...
35d ago
Doha Forum 2025
Baku strengthens diplomacy at Doha Forum 2025
Azerbaijan is taking an active role at the 23rd Doha Forum, represented by Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan....
35d ago
U.S. redraws role in new national security strategy
America's new National Security Strategy marks a sharp turn away from global policeman ambitions, revives a modern Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemi...
35d ago
EU Armenia agenda
EU Armenia agenda raises concern over regional peace risks
The European Union’s newly adopted Partnership Agenda with Armenia has prompted strong concern in Baku, where officials say several passages depart ...
35d ago
China
China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
China’s national security office in Hong Kong on Saturday cautioned foreign media against spreading “false information” or attempting to “smea...
35d ago
Gaza
Türkiye: Gaza administration, police force first before Hamas disarmament
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says that Hamas can only disarm once a credible Palestinian civil administration and a properly vetted, trained p...
