Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says Some 70 people were killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan, the chief of the World Health Organization said Sunday, part of a series of attacks coming as the African nation's civil war escalated in recent days. World 26 Jan, 2025
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions Russia built Iran’s first nuclear plant that was launched in 2013 and is building two more nuclear reactors there. World 17 Jan, 2025
Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, World 15 Dec, 2024
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
53 films from 23 countries to be screened at 12th Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival The 12th edition of the Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival commenced today, showcasing a diverse selection of 53 films from 23 countries. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. World 08 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. World 08 Dec, 2024
Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. World 06 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
inDrive's Alternativa Film Awards & Festival 2024 concludes; Celebrates social impact in Yogyakarta, Indonesia The Alternativa Film Awards & festival, by inDrive—a global mobility and urban service platform—concluded successfully on November 29, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Entertainment 05 Dec, 2024
