Tag: Middle East
An agreement to free the Gaza hostages is closer than ever, the parties say | News in brief
Israeli negotiators are now closer to an agreement to release Gaza hostages than at any time since the ceasefire in November last year, says Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz. According…
from Russia to Dubai, where is the fortune of the Assad clan housed?
According to the British daily Financial Timesdeposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sent $250 million in cash to Russia in 2018 and 2019 to pay for military support from Moscow, but…
The EU discussed the situations in Ukraine, the Middle East and Georgia – Kaja Kallas: “The fall of the Syrian regime showed that Russia is weak” | News in brief
The former Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, is hosting the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting for the first time today. The story in a nutshell High Representative of the…
Al-Assad, who fled Syria, published his first statement after the coup | News in brief
President of Syria Bashar al-Assad has commented on the coup in the country for the first time. Al-Assad’s statement was published on Monday on the official Telegram channel of the…
in the pro-regime village of Qardaha deserted by loyalists, the fear of those who remain
Eight days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, life is returning to normal. On Sunday, schools reopened across the country. But in the coastal region, known for being…
Israel wants more immigrants to the Golan – Syrian Druze want to join Israel | News in brief
The new rulers of Syria do not want a conflict with Israel. The Israeli government has approved a plan to bring more Israeli immigrants to the occupied Golan Heights, says,…
Iran closes public buildings, schools after power shortages worsened by cold snap
Iran faces severe energy shortages, exacerbated by a cold snap. This led to the closure of schools and public services in half of the country’s provinces on Sunday, December 15,…
foreign powers increase contacts with the new power in Damascus
The various capitals of the world, initially cautious, are increasing their efforts and announcements to establish contact with the new authorities in Syria, in particular the HTS group. This a…
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least 40 people on Sunday | News in brief
According to the Gaza Civil Protection Authority, seven children and a cameraman from the Qatari media al-Jazeera were among the dead. Israeli strikes killed at least 40 people in Gaza…
schools reopen with the hope of free speech and without persecution
After being closed for more than a week following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, schools reopened on Sunday December 15 in Syria. With the arrival of rebels to power…