The Western countries and their journalists, elites, and leaders are so cruel and brazen in their actions that they don’t even care about what the world will say about them. Over the past decade, Syria has been utterly devastated. Entire cities were levelled to the ground. Hospitals and schools were not spared from their airstrikes….
Introduction The siege of Eastern Ghouta, a collection of towns and suburbs located just outside Syria’s capital, Damascus, is one of the darkest chapters of the Syrian Civil War. The Assad regime’s brutal assault on this rebel-held enclave lasted for years, and the lives of the people trapped within it became an unimaginable nightmare. The…
“From Jihadist to Leader: Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Evolving Vision for Syria” Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known by his jihadi alias Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as a central figure in post-Assad Syria. Once a commander of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) with strong links to al-Qaeda, Al-Sharaa now presents himself as a pragmatic leader steering Syria through its…
The Growing Military Presence of China The Pentagon’s annual report for 2024 paints a comprehensive picture of China’s continued military expansion, which has significantly shaped security dynamics across multiple fronts, particularly in its border regions with India, its relationship with Taiwan, and its increasing ties with Russia. The report not only underscores the persistence of…
The Tablighi Jamaat, a global Islamic missionary movement with millions of followers, has long been a symbol of religious devotion and unity. However, in recent years, internal disputes have fractured the organisation, leading to a series of leadership conflicts. This ongoing struggle was thrust into the spotlight once again in Bangladesh, where violent clashes erupted…
Four people were killed and at least 40 others injured in a clash between two factions of Tabligh Jamaat at the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi on Wednesday. The deceased include Amirul Islam Bachhu, 70, from Kishoreganj, Bilal Hossain, 60, from Faridpur, and Tajul Islam, 70, from Bogura, while the identity of the fourth victim…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will stay in Syrian buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after the ouster of Syria’s President Bashar Assad, until another arrangement is in place “that ensures Israel’s security.” Netanyahu made the comments from the summit of Mount Hermon — the highest peak in the area…
Israeli forces penetrated 9 kilometers deep into Daraa countryside in southern Syria, according to what the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Wednesday. The Observatory said that “Israeli forces entered the village of Koya and the historic Al-Wahda Dam near the Syrian-Jordanian border, and were stationed in strategic locations, after warnings to residents to…
The Director of the Syrian Emergency Organisation, Moaz Mustafa, has revealed the discovery of a large mass grave in the Al-Qutayfah area, north of Damascus. He announced that work has begun to investigate the site, which is believed to hold the bodies of around 100,000 prisoners. These individuals reportedly died between 2012 and 2018 as…
The Palestinian Education Ministry says more than 12,799 students have been killed and at least 20,942 wounded in Gaza and the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the war. Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza, killing at least 10 people in Gaza City and knocking out the power generators at Kamal Adwan Hospital in…
Specially-designed sports hijabs are revolutionising physical education for Muslim girls, providing them with the freedom and confidence to fully participate in sports, particularly football. City Academy in Bristol recently received a donation of 50 lightweight, breathable hijabs from the Sweaty Betty Foundation. This initiative aims to break down barriers to sports participation, fostering inclusivity and…
Growing up in New Zealand, our lives were rooted in a culture far from the path we would later embrace. We were two young women, ordinary in many ways, but with hearts seeking something deeper. This is our story — a journey of faith, courage, and transformation. I have been known as Inaya for most…
In a significant development, the Israeli government has approved a plan to double its population in the Golan Heights, a region captured from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War and subsequently annexed by Israel in 1981. This move aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the area, which is considered occupied under international law. Strategic Justification…
Suheil Hamwi spent 32 years in a Syrian prison, and now, after an offensive by insurgents that toppled the government of Bashar Assad, he’s finally returned to his home in Lebanon. In 1992, Hamwi worked as a merchant, selling various goods in the town of Chekka in northern Lebanon. On the night of Eid il-Burbara,…
On Sunday, South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, urged the Constitutional Court to promptly decide on a case seeking President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, following parliament’s vote to oust him over his brief attempt to impose martial law. Until the court delivers its ruling, Yoon’s presidential powers are suspended. The court has up to 180…
Many of those arriving in Lebanon are Syrian Christians and Shiites, who fear that after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, they will face attacks on their homes in Damascus and other parts of Syria. Lebanese officials have confirmed to Al Arabiya.net that high-level communications have taken place among Lebanese authorities, including politicians and security…
It was a defining moment in Syria’s history when Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell, and rebels freed prisoners from notorious detention centres like Sednaya Prison. Known globally for its horrifying reputation, this prison witnessed unspeakable violence, torture, and inhumane treatment of detainees. The Day of Freedom One prisoner recalled: “We heard loud noises outside the prison…
In a bold and unconventional move that has sent shockwaves across global political circles, US President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration, while pointedly omitting an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This unexpected development has sparked intense debate about what it signals for US foreign policy, the balance…
Recent revelations have raised eyebrows in international political circles, as leaked documents allege covert communications between the regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Israel. These claims, while yet to be independently verified, suggest a level of coordination and intelligence sharing that sharply contrasts with the long-standing narrative of hostility between the two nations….
An American man recently discovered near Syria’s capital, Damascus, has been identified as Travis Timmerman, not missing US journalist Austin Tice, as was initially reported. In an interview with Al Arabiya on Thursday, Timmerman clarified that he had traveled to Syria seven months ago on a religious pilgrimage. He explained that he had been imprisoned…