Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal with Kurdish-Led Forces

An Israeli air strike on Sunday targeted the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, resulting in the death of a child due to disrupted care, as reported by the World Health Organization. The strike, which destroyed critical medical facilities, forced the relocation of 50 patients, with 40 critical patients unable to be moved. As Israel warned of expanding its offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, international condemnation followed the attack, highlighting ongoing concerns over the targeting...

Paramilitaries in Sudan, particularly the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have killed over 200 civilians in recent attacks around El Fasher amidst escalating violence in the Darfur region, with targeted assaults leading to the deaths of aid workers and the destruction of medical facilities. The UN and the US condemned the RSF for genocide and the army for attacking civilians, as the conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and massive displacement, described as...

Oscar Piastri secured his first victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking McLaren's inaugural win at this venue after 21 attempts, finishing 15.499 seconds ahead of George Russell. Piastri's win followed a dominant performance throughout the weekend, while Lando Norris placed third, though he faced a five-second penalty and expressed disappointment in not achieving a one-two finish for McLaren. Max Verstappen struggled to sixth place, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton taking fourth and fifth,...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Abu Dhabi to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marking his second trip to a Gulf state since taking office. The discussions focused on mutual interests amid the new Syrian leadership's efforts to establish an inclusive political system following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December. As the UAE expresses support for Syria's rebuilding, concerns remain over extremism and the need for sanctions relief to revitalize...

A Palestinian paramedic, Assad al-Nsasrah, has been confirmed to be detained in Israel following an attack by Israeli troops in Gaza on March 23, which resulted in the deaths of fifteen medics and rescue workers. Witnesses reported al-Nsasrah was taken alive by Israeli soldiers during the incident, and the International Committee of the Red Cross has called for access to him, as they have been denied visitation rights since October 2023. The Israeli Defense Forces...

SummaryEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi embarked on a Gulf tour starting with a visit to Qatar to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues, particularly mediation for a Gaza ceasefire, as reported by Anadolu news agency. During his visit, he is expected to meet Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and engage with the Qatari business community to explore economic collaboration. Sisi's tour will also take him to Kuwait for discussions with Emir Sheikh Mishal...