Violence has escalated in the southern Syrian province of Sweida, transforming the city's streets and villages into a battleground for bloody clashes. More than 23 people have been killed and 87 wounded, according to a preliminary toll that is expected to rise. As clashes between local...

Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with Dubai-based DP World to redevelop its Tartous port in a bid to speed up post-war reconstruction. State news agency SANA said the deal was signed in Damascus on Sunday between DP World and the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, in the...

Israel is expected to present a new withdrawal map during ceasefire negotiations in Qatar, after talks stalled over Tel Aviv’s insistence on maintaining control of a large area along the Gaza Strip, media reports said Saturday. Israel’s Channel 12 said mediators are waiting for the new map...

The US will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared separate letters addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, announcing a 30%...