Suicide bombing kills at least 20 at Damascus church
At least 20 people were killed and more than 50 injured after a suicide bomber attacked a church in central Damascus, Syria’s capital, on Sunday, officials confirmed.
Christmas events are celebrated in Syria's capital Damascus, just thirteen days after the defeat of President Bashar Al-Assad's regime.
In Damascus, visitors strolled around the Christmas market and took pictures of the bright Christmas decorations.
After the collapse of President Al-Assad's regime, Christmas celebrations opened to the public, for the first time in 13 years. Residents radiate with joy as the nation embraces a sense of safety, living up to the holiday spirit.
On December 8, the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), took control of Syria after advancing to Damascus. Since then, many Syrians, fearing persecution, have fled despite promises of safety.
Meeting in Jordan on December 14, diplomats from the U.S., Türkiye, the EU, and Arab states called for Syria’s new government to uphold minority rights, fostering unity, amid diverse religious and cultural heritage.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until 15 September due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
European metal producers are urging the EU to restrict scrap exports, warning that rising US demand driven by Trump’s 50% tariffs threatens Europe’s green transition and efforts to cut carbon emissions.
China announced on Tuesday that it will host a large-scale military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech during the commemorative events.
Iran’s president says his country ready to pursue dialogue ‘to reclaim Iranian nation’s rightful demands’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will probably meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during this week’s NATO summit, offering Kyiv an opportunity to push for U.S. Patriot missiles and stronger sanctions on Russia.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday called for an unconditional end to defence trade restrictions among NATO allies and expressed Türkiye’s interest in hosting the alliance’s 2026 summit.
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