Saudi Arabia announces investments in Syria totaling $5.6 billion

Saudi Arabia announces investments in Syria totaling $5.6 billion

A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited Damascus on Wednesday, finalising investment and partnership agreements worth over $5 billion aimed at aiding the reconstruction of war-torn Syria, as announced by the oil-rich Gulf nation. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a significant supporter of the newly established Syrian government, which came to power after Islamist-led rebels ousted…

Clashes rage in the Druze region, as Syria struggles to enforce a ceasefire

Clashes rage in the Druze region, as Syria struggles to enforce a ceasefire

Sectarian clashes intensified in Syria’s predominantly Druze region of Sweida on Saturday, marked by the sound of machinegun fire and mortar shelling following days of violence, as the Islamist-led government faced challenges in enforcing a ceasefire. Gunfire was reported by Reuters reporters from within the city of Sweida, accompanied by observations of shells landing in…

After deadly sectarian fighting in the south, the Syrian president declares a ceasefire

After deadly sectarian fighting in the south, the Syrian president declares a ceasefire

The Syrian presidency has declared a “immediate ceasefire” in the southern city of Suweida, aiming to halt a week of sectarian violence that has resulted in hundreds of fatalities. Recent reports indicate that violent confrontations have erupted on urban streets, involving local Bedouin tribe members and the Druze community, with allegations of atrocities levied against…

Syrian commander promises Druze protection following Israeli attacks over sectarian violence

Syrian commander promises Druze protection following Israeli attacks over sectarian violence

Syria’s interim president has declared it a “priority” to safeguard the nation’s Druze citizens, following Israel’s commitment to dismantle government forces it blames for assaults on members of the religious minority in Suweida province. In a televised address following Israel’s air strikes on Damascus on Wednesday, Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a stark warning, asserting that Syrians…

The government will punish the "heinous act" of attacking the NCP rally in Gopalganj

The government will punish the “heinous act” of attacking the NCP rally in Gopalganj

The government announced today that the “heinous act” of assaulting leaders and activists during a peaceful National Citizens Party (NCP) rally – reportedly executed by individuals associated with the banned Awami League’s Chhatra League and AL activists – will face consequences. This afternoon, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing released a statement in which the government…

Trump is permitted by the Supreme Court to continue dismantling the Education Department

Trump is permitted by the Supreme Court to continue dismantling the Education Department

The US Supreme Court, currently facing divisions, has granted President Donald Trump the authority to continue his efforts to dismantle the Education Department, effective Monday. A court with a conservative majority has, in an unsigned order, lifted a stay previously imposed by a federal district judge regarding mass layoffs at the department. In a notable…

Obama tells Democrats to ‘toughen up’

Obama tells Democrats to ‘toughen up’

At a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to take action, encouraging those disillusioned by the current state of the nation under President Donald Trump to “stand up for the things that you think are right.” “It seems that a shift away from excessive self-reflection and complaints…