ISIS tightens grip on Syrian government road to Aleppo
Islamic State (ISIS) fighters were reported to have tightened their grip on a Syrian government supply route to Aleppo on Tuesday as the army...
Syria conflict: Kerry seeks to narrow divisions with Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Moscow for talks on ways to bridge gaps over possible Syria peace talks.
Ahead of his meeting...
Pyramids site emptied of tourists in Egypt
All Egypt's famed archaeological sites and museums from the Egyptian museum in Cairo to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor have been shut...
Elon Musk offers to make ventilators amid Coronavirus battle
Elon Musk’s, Tesla’s chief executive, offer to make ventilators for Coronavirus sufferers was welcomed by hundreds of Twitter users on Thursday after the United...
From refugees to earthquakes, Istanbul ready for a reshape, say city planners
Faced with a fast-growing population and risks from earthquakes and flooding, Istanbul must take bold steps to adapt and improve the quality of life...
A look at the worst stampedes during Hajj
The deadly stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday is just the latest tragedy to strike the pilgrimage.
Here is a timeline of...
Revenge and despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist...
Syrians fleeing war find unlikely refuge in Sudan
Frantically serving up Syrian-style sandwiches and platters of chicken and meat, Shawermat Anas opens onto a busy street in Khartoum. Those from Damascus might...
Al Tayyar founder to maintain stake despite resignation
The founder of Saudi Arabia's Al Tayyar Travel Group will retain his stake in the company despite his resignation, he was quoted as saying...
Emergency laws amendments amid Coronavirus outbreak in Egypt
Amendments to Egypt’s emergency laws were approved by the country’s parliament on Wednesday that give expanded powers to the presidency and the military prosecution...
