Gazans Crowd the Road North, Joyful but Anxious

Dubai is gearing up for a festive Eid Al Fitr celebration from 25 March to 6 April 2025, featuring fireworks, live entertainment, shopping deals, and family activities. Highlights include fireworks shows at Jumeirah Beach and Hatta, concerts by local and international artists, discounts up to 95% during the Great Online Sale, dining experiences at e& Beach Canteen and JA The Resort, and family-friendly activities at popular attractions. Additionally, hotels like Atlantis The Palm and W...

Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies, including one woman, after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The new leaders aim to reunite and rebuild Syria, with key positions held by Sharaa's associates and veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat appointed as social affairs minister. The government, led by Sharaa since January, has signed a constitutional declaration for a five-year transitional period, raising concerns about power concentration and minority...

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, has formed a caretaker government to guide the country through a transition post-Assad rule. The new government includes experienced officials, one woman, and close allies in key ministries, reflecting a promise of inclusivity. The government will be in power for five years, working towards a permanent constitution and elections, with a focus on representation of diverse ethnic and religious groups. Full Article

Turkey's largest opposition party is mobilizing rallies and boycotts against pro-government businesses to support its presidential candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is campaigning from jail after being arrested on corruption charges. University students are leading protests, sharing protest tips, and facing government crackdowns in response to the arrest, with the government accused of trying to silence opposition. The Republican People's Party is spearheading the resistance, calling for boycotts and early elections while vowing to stand by...

US government lawyers are pushing for the deportation case of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to be moved to a Louisiana court seen as sympathetic to Trump's immigration policies. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was arrested sparking protests, while Columbia's interim president stepped down amid funding cuts and criticism from Trump over student protests. The administration has targeted foreign students at Columbia and demanded changes to disciplinary processes and security measures, leading to protests...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signed over 300 letters revoking visas of individuals in the US due to foreign policy views or criminal activities, reviewing each case personally before taking action. He has expelled permanent residents and students, including a Tufts University student and a Columbia University student, both involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Critics argue that Rubio's actions suppress free speech and assembly, prompting comparisons to authoritarian governments. Rubio defended his actions, stating that...