News
Syrian National Committee reports 1,426 dead in March coastal clashes
The Syrian government has concluded its official investigation into the deadly violence that engulfed the country’s northern coastal region in March 2025, pledging to hold those responsible for serious human rights abuses to account.
Breakthrough moment for Trans-Afghan Railway project hailed by Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan
Three countries agree to prepare feasibility study. Russia too would benefit from infrastructure linking Central Asia to Arabian Sea coast.
Ukraine’s key logistical hub of Pokrovsk falls to Russian forces
Ukraine’s key logistic hub of Pokrovsk has fallen to the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) after more than a year of fighting marking a major strategic defeat for Kyiv. Russian forces have entered the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk.
Extreme heat to hit Istanbul, residents urged “stay indoors”
Holiday favourite Antalya also struggling with 40°C-45°C heatwave temperatures that could smash records.
Qatar confirms talks with IOC on hosting 2036 Olympics
If successful in its bid, Qatar would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to host the Olympics.