Middle East

Syria seeks to strengthen, restore ties with Russia: President Sharaa
‘We respect all the past agreements and the great history with Russia,’ President Ahmad al-Sharaa says
Syria seeks to strengthen, restore ties with Russia: President Sharaa
‘We respect all the past agreements and the great history with Russia,’ President Ahmad al-Sharaa says

Conflicting reports from Israeli media on opening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
Israeli public broadcaster KAN says Rafah to be reopened as Hamas returned 4 more bodies of Israeli hostages

OTS secretary general welcomes Egypt peace summit, hopes ceasefire brings lasting peace to Gaza
Kubanychbek Omuraliev expresses support for summit following Gaza ceasefire, hoping it will end hostilities, ensure humanitarian access, pave way for 2-state solution

Israel receives bodies of 4 hostages from Red Cross in Gaza: Media
Handover part of 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to pay 1st visit to Russia on Wednesday
Sharaa scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, members of Syrian community, according to Syrian Arab News Agency

Trump announces start of 'phase 2' of Gaza deal
'A big burden has been lifted, but the job is not done. The dead have not been returned, as promised!' says US president