More about this topic
Middle East
More about this topic
ADVERTISEMENT
No Comment
Damage at airport after Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital, including Sanaa's international airport.
Damage to the airport's control tower and buildings could be seen in footage aired by the Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah.
Syria
Syria arrests top official responsible for deaths in Sednaya — report
The hunt for the former head of the military judiciary under long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad, Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, sparked deadly clashes in the west of the country between al-Assad loyalists and government security officials.
Economy
Turkey's Central Bank surprises markets with sharp rate cut
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has cut its benchmark one-week repo rate by 250 basis points, bringing it down to 47.5%. The move exceeded economists' forecasts of a 150-basis-point reduction and marked a shift in monetary policy after eight consecutive meetings.
Syria
Syrian interim interior ministry says 14 personnel killed in ambush
An overnight curfew was imposed by Syria’s ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group after 14 members of the Syria’s interior ministry were killed in what they described as an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
No Comment
Palestinian displaced families in central Gaza face harsh winter in their tattered tents
Palestinian families displaced west of Nuseirat in Gaza endure harsh conditions, living in torn tents near a landfill. Struggling with rain, cold, and lack of resources, they rely on plastic for warmth while facing health risks from nearby waste.