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Yemen Leader Warns Separatists a 'Serious Threat' after Territorial Gains

This is Beirut 08/12 23:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The leader of Yemen's internationally recognized government criticized separatists who have made large territorial gains in a near bloodless takeover in recent days, calling them a threat to the country's stability. Last week, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, which wants to revive an independent South Yemen, swept through large parts ...

Syria's Sharaa Vows to Promote Coexistence, Reconciliation One Year after Assad's Ousting

This is Beirut 08/12 20:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, with tens of thousands taking to the streets to mark the anniversary. Sharaa's Islamist-led alliance launched a lightning offensive in late November last year and took Damascus on December 8, bringing a sudden ...

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Sign High-Speed Rail Deal to Link Kingdoms

This is Beirut 08/12 19:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a deal to construct a high-speed rail connecting the Gulf countries' capitals, marking the latest sign of improved ties between the two nations that were once deeply at odds. According to a statement in the official Saudi press, the "high-speed electric passenger railway" would connect Riyadh ...

VideosDamascus Celebrates a New Era

This is Beirut 08/12 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, thousands gather in Umayyad Square in Damascus to celebrate a new chapter for Syria, as President Ahmad al-Sharaa calls for national unity amid ongoing tensions and the vast task of rebuilding the country.

Syria's Sharaa Calls for United Efforts to Rebuild a Year After Assad's Ouster

This is Beirut 08/12 11:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity and divisions, as they marked a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The atmosphere in Damascus was jubilant as thousands of people took to the streets of the capital, AFP correspondents said, after mosques ...

Iran Says Dual National Arrested During 12-day War on Trial for Spying for Israel

This is Beirut 08/12 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's judiciary said Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel has been referred to trial on charges of spying for the enemy. The judiciary's Mizan Online news agency did not name the defendant, describing him only as a "dual national who lives in a European country" and was arrested in Iran during the June ...

VideosFrom Jihadist to President: Who is Ahmad al-Sharaa?

This is Beirut 08/12 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Ahmad al-Sharaa Syria Transition

One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa has become the central figure guiding Syria’s transition. His swift ascent to power, the advance that reshaped the country, and the decisions made over the past year continue to define Syria’s uncertain path forward.

Israel, Qatar and US Hold Trilateral Meeting in New York

This is Beirut 08/12 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States, Israel, and Qatar held a trilateral meeting in New York Sunday, a senior White House official told AFP, months after Israeli jets conducted an airstrike in Doha, targeting Hamas leadership. The White House official confirmed that the meeting had taken place but did not provide any further details. Two sources told US news ...

VideosSyria: One Year Without Assad

This is Beirut 07/12 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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December 2024 marks a historic turning point for Syria. After more than fifty years under the Assad regime, the country enters its first political transition, with Bachar Assad fleeing and Ahmed al-Sharaa emerging as interim president. With international diplomatic meetings, the reopening of the U.S. Embassy, and initial agreements with the ...

Netanyahu Says Expects to Move to Second Phase of Gaza Truce 'Shortly'

This is Beirut 07/12 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he expected to move into the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza "very shortly." Speaking during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a meeting between the two leaders, Netanyahu said, "We discussed how to bring an end ...

Mediators Qatar and Egypt Call for Next Steps in Gaza Truce

This is Beirut 06/12 19:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilization force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement. The measures were spelt out in the US- and UN-backed peace plan that has largely halted fighting, though the ...

Sharaa Says Israeli Push for Buffer Zone Would Endanger Syria

This is Beirut 06/12 16:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Ahmed al-Sharaa warned Saturday that Israel's demand for a demilitarized zone in southern Syria would endanger his country, as Israeli forces continue to operate in the area. Israel sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer zone, which has separated Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights since 1974. Sharaa's Islamist forces ...