Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
Today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as president, ending a two-year political vacuum. Aoun, 60, secured 99 votes
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Syrian Foreign Ministry Calls for Full Lifting of Sanctions
SANA, 09 January 2025 – The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for the complete removal of economic sanctions, stating that these measures now
Raging Wildfires in Los Angeles Leave Trail of Devastation
California – Los Angeles is facing a devastating wave of wildfires that have resulted in at least two fatalities, numerous injuries, and the displacement of
New Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia with a Magnitude of 5.3
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck an area 25 kilometers northeast of Awash, Ethiopia, on the morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological
After Jordan, Carrefour Closes All Branches in Oman
The French retail giant « Carrefour » has announced the closure of all its branches in the Sultanate of Oman, effective as of January 7, 2025. This
Damascus Airport Reopens with First Flights in Over a Decade
On Tuesday, the first Syrian flight departed Damascus International Airport for Sharjah, UAE, marking the resumption of operations at the airport following its rehabilitation since
Flooding in Saudi Arabia: Heavy Rains Paralyze Major Cities
On Tuesday, January 7, heavy rains caused severe flooding in Saudi Arabia, with Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah among the worst-hit cities. Streets turned into rivers,
France Reports First Case of Monkeypox
France’s Ministry of Health announced the first human case of a new strain of monkeypox (type 1b) in Brittany on January 7, 2025. The infected
Tragic Earthquake in China Leaves 126 Dead and 188 Injured
A powerful earthquake struck China’s Tibet region today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, claiming the lives of 126 people and injuring 188 others, according to the
Donald Trump Proposes Merging Canada with the United States
Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested merging Canada with the United States. In a social media post,