Middle East

UN officials urge sustained international support for Syria's 'fragile' transition

UN officials urge sustained international support for Syria's 'fragile' transition

'Syrians again reaffirmed their abiding belief in peace, stability, prosperity, and justice for their country,' says Rosemary DiCarlo

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Over 200 medical staff killed in Sudan since 2023: Medics
18.12.2025

Over 200 medical staff killed in Sudan since 2023: Medics

Sudan Doctors Network says 73 medical workers are still detained in the city of Nyala by RSF

Beirut says Israel seeks economic talks to evade ceasefire obligations
18.12.2025

Beirut says Israel seeks economic talks to evade ceasefire obligations

Deputy prime minister says Israel’s push to broaden talks masks noncompliance with ceasefire

New Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern, eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
18.12.2025

New Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern, eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Army claims attacks targeted Hezbollah sites; there was no comment from group or Lebanese authorities

2nd trial session opens for defendants in Syria’s coastal violence
18.12.2025

2nd trial session opens for defendants in Syria’s coastal violence

Court in Aleppo resumes proceedings against former regime members and current personnel accused of abuses during coastal violence

Israeli forces raid village in Quneitra amid daily violations of Syria’s sovereignty
18.12.2025

Israeli forces raid village in Quneitra amid daily violations of Syria’s sovereignty

Israeli tanks, bulldozers advance into Muallaqa village in southern Quneitra countryside, local media says