Diana Barkat
Independent journalist, news editor, content writer, and translator
Independent journalist, news editor, content writer, and translator
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called on Hamas leaders during talks in Doha on Monday to "respond to the latest American proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages"
The Syrian Minister of Health, Dr. Musab Al-Ali, held a meeting on Monday with representatives of the "Gavi" and "UNICEF" and "World Health Organization" at the ministry building to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation to support the health sector.
The Minister of Administrative Development, Mohammad Hassan Al-Skaf, chaired on Monday the meeting of the committee formed under Legislative Decree No. 42 of 2025, during its second meeting to discuss extension requests for public sector employees.
European officials and diplomats began preliminary discussions on Sunday to consider potential sanctions on China and other countries that import Russian oil and gas, in an increasing effort to curb energy revenues
Apple is set to unveil its new iPhones on Tuesday, at an event that analysts see as facing a significant challenge to surpass a launch that could be described as "dull"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an urgent and heated warning to the residents of Gaza City on Monday, September 8, urging them to "leave immediately," following Israel's announcement of its intention to intensify airstrikes.
In a historic vote, the French parliament on Monday, September 8, ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou's government, deepening the political crisis in the country and placing President Emmanuel Macron in the position of choosing a fifth prime minister.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "supporting the multilateral trading system and its core, the World Trade Organization, and confronting all forms of protectionism."
Gold prices recorded an unprecedented record level on Monday, September 8, exceeding the $3600 per ounce barrier, supported by weak U.S. labor market data that boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Oil prices rose at settlement on Monday, September 8, partially recovering from last week's losses, supported by two main factors: the first is the consideration that the increase in production by the "OPEC+" alliance is "modest", and the second is concerns about the imposition of further sanctions.
In conjunction with the growing phenomenon of begging and its social and psychological effects, the committee addressing this phenomenon held its founding meeting on Sunday at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor in Damascus, chaired by Minister Hind Qabwat
The Hamas movement announced its acceptance of a US proposal to end the war in the Gaza Strip, at a time when international mediators and Israeli opponents accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of thwarting diplomatic efforts.
Thousands of subway workers in the British capital, London, went on an open-ended strike on Sunday, September 7, threatening to paralyze the system that serves millions daily, due to a dispute with the company management over wages and working conditions.
The South Korean government announced the end of negotiations with the American side for the release of the Korean workers who were detained during a raid conducted by the immigration authorities at a factory belonging to "Hyundai - LG" in Georgia
France is preparing for a fateful event on Monday, which involves the National Assembly voting on granting confidence to Prime Minister François Bayrou's government, amid a tense political climate and an exhausted economy.
The Syrian Minister of Finance, Mohammad Yaser Barnieh, announced the completion of the preparation of a new income tax law project, as part of a plan aimed at establishing the foundations of a "transparent, fair, competitive, and simplified tax system."
A Hezbollah official confirmed today, Saturday, that the Lebanese government's announcement regarding the army's plan to confine weapons to the state opens the door "for a return to wisdom and reason to prevent the country from slipping into the unknown"
The High Election Committee for the People's Council signed a memorandum of understanding with five civil society organizations, in a step aimed at enhancing joint cooperation to ensure the highest standards of integrity and transparency in the electoral process.
The Assistant Minister of Awqaf for Religious Call Affairs, Diaa Al-Din Barsha, revealed the ministry's preparations to hold a "major conference" dedicated to the reconstruction of destroyed and damaged mosques in all Syrian provinces.
U.S. Republican Representative Joe Wilson, in collaboration with the Syrian American Coalition, called for the repeal of sanctions imposed on Syria under the "Caesar Act", as part of an escalating campaign to pressure Congress.