Hajj 2025: Over 1.67 Million Pilgrims Gather at Arafat, Move to Muzdalifah in Sacred Journey
On the 9th of Dul Hijjah, more than 1.67 million Hajj pilgrims congregated at Arafat, observing the most spiritually significant…
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US Approves Syria’s Integration of Former Jihadist Rebels into National Army
The United States has endorsed a plan by Syria’s new leadership to integrate thousands of foreign jihadist ex-rebels into the…
Hamas Proposes Hostage Swap for Palestinian Prisoners in Ceasefire Bid
Hamas has responded to international calls for a ceasefire by proposing to release hostages in exchange for the release of…
Trump Clashes with South African President Over False ‘White Genocide’ Claims in Oval Office Meeting
In a tense Oval Office encounter, US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, presenting disputed videos and…
EU Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Reviews Pact with Israel
In a significant diplomatic development, the European Union (EU) has agreed to lift its economic sanctions on Syria, as confirmed…
Trump Concludes Gulf Tour with AI and Energy Deals in UAE
On the final stop of his Gulf tour, President Donald Trump announced new agreements between the U.S. and the UAE,…
US Reportedly Developing Plan to Relocate 1 Million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya
According to NBC News, the Trump administration is formulating a controversial plan to permanently move up to one million Palestinians…
Syria Shifts Currency Printing to UAE and Germany, Ending Reliance on Russia
Syria plans to print its newly designed currency in the United Arab Emirates and Germany, ending its longstanding reliance on…
US and Saudi Arabia Finalize $142 Billion Arms Deal During Trump Visit
During President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, the United States and Saudi Arabia agreed to a landmark $142 billion weapons…
Freed Israeli-American Hostage Exits Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis, Israel says no ceasefire
An Israeli-American hostage was released by Hamas and returned to Israel during a brief halt in Gaza fighting, but Israeli…
Hamas Confirms Imminent Release of Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander
A senior Hamas official has confirmed the impending release of 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage in…
Rival Rallies in Tunisia Reflect Deepening Political Divide Over President Saied
Supporters and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied staged competing rallies in the capital, Tunis, with critics accusing him of…
Wildfires Rage Near Jerusalem for Second Day as Arson Suspects Arrested
Massive wildfires have continued to burn near Jerusalem, prompting a large-scale response involving 163 firefighting crews and 12 aircraft.
Kenyan MP Charles Ong’ondo Were Killed in Suspected Targeted Attack
Kenyan police have launched an investigation into the killing of Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, describing the incident as…
Gaza Siege Hits 60 Days as U.S. Backs Israel at ICJ Amid Mounting Humanitarian Crisis
As the Israeli siege on Gaza enters its 60th day with no food, water, or medical aid allowed in since…
MONUSCO and OCHA Discuss Ceasefire Monitoring and Humanitarian Efforts in DRC
MONUSCO and OCHA provide key insights on their roles in monitoring the DRC-M23 ceasefire and addressing the region’s growing humanitarian…
DR Congo, Rwanda Set to Draft Peace Agreement by May 2 After US Mediation
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to prepare a draft peace deal by May 2, following talks…
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire After Qatar Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have reached a ceasefire following peace talks in Qatar, with further negotiations…
Germany, France, UK Urge Israel to Allow Unhindered Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom called on Israel to comply with…
Hamas Says Fate of US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Unknown After Strike
Hamas announced that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander remains uncertain following an Israeli airstrike.
Palestinian Government Condemns Settler Threats to Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry urges the international community to take serious action against growing settler incitement aimed at destroying the…
Putin and Qatar’s Emir Discuss Syria and Gaza in Moscow Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held high-level talks in Moscow, focusing on…