Middle East

UN chief welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urging sides to 'fully uphold their commitments'

UN chief welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urging sides to 'fully uphold their commitments'

Antonio Guterres 'appeals for all sides to work swiftly to ensure the implementation of the agreement,' says spokesperson

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Lebanon says it will hand over more than 300 Syrian prisoners to Damascus
30.01.2026

Lebanon says it will hand over more than 300 Syrian prisoners to Damascus

Move follows bilateral agreement allowing convicted Syrians to complete their sentences at home, Lebanese deputy prime minister says

Sudan’s Burhan urges citizens to return home, help rebuild
30.01.2026

Sudan’s Burhan urges citizens to return home, help rebuild

Army chief says security conditions are 'safe and stable'

UN inquiry welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urges protection of civilians
30.01.2026

UN inquiry welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urges protection of civilians

Commission calls for aid access, safe returns, investigations into alleged abuses in northeast Syria

Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon
30.01.2026

Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon

Wave of Israeli strikes injures 2, triggers power outages in several towns, according to Lebanon’s state media

Israel declares S.African diplomat persona non grata, orders departure within 72 hours in reciprocity
30.01.2026

Israel declares S.African diplomat persona non grata, orders departure within 72 hours in reciprocity

Move follows Pretoria’s decision to expel Israel’s charge d’affaires, escalating diplomatic standoff linked to Gaza, int’l legal action