Gaza residents have expressed relief following the announcement of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, while many remain affected by the conflict. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, includes a six-week truce, a gradual troop withdrawal, and a hostage-prisoner exchange.
US envoy Amos Hochstein expressed confidence on January 6 about the smooth implementation of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement, following key meetings in Lebanon with government officials and military leaders.
“Nothing lasts forever.” These words echo from the walls of a Damascus prison, once a place of terror and torture. Today, two survivors stand inside, reliving the unthinkable.
Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, marking a significant shift in Israel’s military strategy. The move, which includes taking control of key positions like Mount Hermon, was confirmed by anonymous Israeli officials to The New York
Iran sent into space on Friday its heaviest-ever payload using the Simorgh carrier rocket including an advanced module for transferring satellites to higher-altitude orbits, state television reported.
Russia is assessing the situation in Syria and is in constant contact with the Syrian authorities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
President-elect Trump appoints Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, highlighting deep ties to Lebanese and Arab American communities.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday, offering hope for peace after more than a year of conflict. Brokered by the U.S. and France, the deal aims to end violence that escalated after the Gaza war, though its lasting success remains uncertain.
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in Lebanon, where airstrikes have reportedly resulted in nearly 100 fatalities, including medics and civilians, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of an Israeli citizen, the Emirati interior ministry said on Sunday. The ministry statement did not give details on the suspects or say if they had been charged, but said all legal powers would be used
The U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday again ordering Iran to urgently improve cooperation with the agency and requesting a "comprehensive" report aimed at pressuring Iran into fresh nuclear talks.
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.
Stock markets in the UAE closed lower on Friday, impacted by falling oil prices. The drop comes as concerns over the effects of Hurricane Rafael of US oil production ease. Abu Dhabi's index dropped 0.2%, while Dubai’s main index fell 0.1%.
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