G7 meeting to address Syria’s challenges following Assad’s ouster
Damascus, Syria - G7 leaders will meet virtually Friday to discuss the momentous changes underway in Syria, where the interim government...Geostrategy
New Syrian rulers pledge stability, accountability, and reconstruction after Assad’s ouster
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist leader who headed the rebel offensive, had previously announced talks on a transfer of power...Geostrategy
Global economy to grow fastest in 40 years in 2021: Report
Advanced economies, especially the US, drive forecast upgrade as they are expected to grow by 5% in 2021UAE, Hungary sign agreement to boost economic cooperation, investment protection
The pact aims at securing a comprehensive balance between rights and obligations between investors and the host countryLebanese economy in a fix as PM-designate Hariri steps down
Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down Thursday, saying he was unable to form a government, nine months after accepting...Shelling by Syrian regime forces kills 9 civilians in idlib: monitor
3 children among the deceased, according to Syrian Observatory for Human RightsTurkey offers to secure Afghan airport after US, NATO forces
Ankara is seeking "financial, political and logistical support" from the US and the NATO to carry out the fraught task...UAE opens embassy in Tel Aviv in latest normalization move
The UAE opened an embassy in Israel on Wednesday in Tel Aviv's new stock exchange building as part of the...Relatives of Lebanon blast victims clash with police during protest
Relatives of Lebanon blast victims clashed with police during protest in the run up to the anniversary of Lebanon blast...Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets are increasingly opting for cheaper renewable technology.Egypt law approves dismissal of anti-govt public workers
Egypt's parliament on Monday authorised the dismissal of public workers listed as government opponents and "terrorists", lawmakers said.At least 52 dead in Iraq Covid ward fire
At least 52 people died and 22 were wounded when a massive fire engulfed the coronavirus isolation ward of an...