- 4 August, 2026
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Syria’s Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Arabia in First Overseas Trip
Syrian new foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani, appointed to this position few days ago, has gone on his first official trip to Saudi Arabia. This visit
Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing: China’s Sanctions List Expands Amid Taiwan Conflict
China has sanctioned seven other US military firms, including Boeing’s subsidiary In Situ last week and on Thursday they have announced sanctions on 28 more
‘I kinda did a thing’ – YouTuber MrBeast gets engaged to girlfriend Thea Booysen
Famous YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) has just got engaged to Thea Booysen. He proposed to his girlfriend in a Christmas surprise. Famous
US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Red Sea Threats
The United States military confirmed it had launched air and naval operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen following missile and drone threats in the Red
Turkey Increases Fuel Tax by 6 Percent to Tackle Inflation
The special consumption tax per litre for fuel has been raised by approximately 6%, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette which
Syria Under HTS: A New Era or an Islamist Agenda?
The world is keeping an eye on Syria after the announcement of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) took control
Syria Seeks Strategic Alliance with Ukraine as Russian Influence Wanes
New direction in Syria’s foreign policy was determined by the hope of its newly appointed foreign minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani for forging strategic political, economic
Maysaa Sabrine’s Appointment Marks Progress for Women in Syrian Government
The new administration of Syria has appointed Maysaa Sabrine as the governor of the Central Bank of Syria. After this appointment, she became the first
Generation Beta: Latest demographic population to make grand entrance in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Generation Beta is set to make its grand entrance into planet Earth. This latest demographic population is going to comprise children
Women in Gaza’s Tent Camps Face Struggles and Lack of Privacy
Overcrowded tent camps now dominate the Gaza landscape, a grim reality for countless women displaced by ongoing conflict. Dignity and even privacy are constant challenges