Middle East

Syria

Syrian insurgents close in on Damascus, state media deny Assad flight

Syrian insurgents have reached Damascus suburbs, their first advance near the capital since 2018, while Syrian state media deny rumours of Assad fleeing.

07/12/2024

Syria

Hama falls to Syrian rebels in major blow to al-Assad

The regime in Damascus had held Hama since the start of Syria's civil war in 2011, and the insurgents' next target is likely to be the nearby city of Homs.

05/12/2024

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Israeli airstrikes destroy displaced Palestinians' camp, killing 21

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday destroyed the Muwasi camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, leaving behind bloodied belongings and burned shelters. The assault, which targeted a so-called safe humanitarian zone, killed at least 21 people, according to a local hospital director.

05/12/2024

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Thousands of Kurds displaced from Aleppo reach Kurdish areas near Raqqa

Syrian Kurds fled Tel Rifaat in northern Aleppo in large numbers on Tuesday after Turkish-backed rebels seized it from rival US-backed Kurdish authorities. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces largely withdrew and called for a humanitarian corridor to ensure safe passage for civilians.

04/12/2024

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Israelis demolish homes damaged by Hamas attacks to begin rebuilding

More than a year after Hamas's October 7 attack, the community of Kibbutz Ein Hasholsha began demolishing houses damaged in the assault on Tuesday, making room for new homes and fresh beginnings.

04/12/2024

Syria

Syria: How the conflict could impact migration and the war in Ukraine

As Syrian rebels continue fighting government forces, outside powers are bracing for the potential fallout should the Assad regime collapse.

04/12/2024

Lebanon

Israel to target Lebanon if ceasefire fails, defence minister warns

Israel and Hezbollah entered a ceasefire brokered by the US and France last week, but continued strikes threaten its stability.

03/12/2024

Economy

Turkey inflation dips for sixth month in a row as utility prices drop

Turkish inflation eased for the sixth consecutive month in November. However, it was still higher than analysts expected, leading to concerns that Turkey's Central Bank might delay cutting interest rates.

03/12/2024

Syria

Dozens killed and thousands displaced as hostilities escalate in Syria

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday that at least 44 people have been killed and over 48,500 people displaced since 26 November.

03/12/2024

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War victims exhumed in Lebanon ahead for funerals in hometowns

The cemetery contained 192 bodies of Lebanese people killed by Israeli attacks on the city of Tyre over the past few months.

03/12/2024

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Scouts mobilise to clean up rubble and debris in Beirut

Armed with brooms and shovels, the scouts have been working tirelessly to remove debris and rubble from the streets and building entrances, helping to restore some appearance of order and normalcy to the affected areas.

03/12/2024

Syria

The Syrian war reignited: How did it come to this?

War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in a dispute that sees proxy support from many regional actors, Euronews guides you through the context and main actors.

03/12/2024

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Syrian Civil Defence teams rescue survivors as group says strikes hit Idlib City

Government airstrikes in Idlib killed at least three civilians, including two children, and wounded 11 others, said the Syrian Civil Defense.

02/12/2024

Syria

US, Germany, France and UK call for de-escalation in Syria

Rebel fighters entered parts of Aleppo on Friday, reigniting violence in the long-standing conflict.

02/12/2024

Syria

Iran pledges to help Syria's Assad counter surprise rebel offensive

Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi makes a visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet President Bashar Assad. His visit comes as Syria’s army launched counterattacks to repel insurgents who’ve seized control of Aleppo, and areas in Idlib.

02/12/2024

Syria

Syria sends reinforcements to Aleppo region after shock rebel attack

Syria's military rushed in reinforcements on Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo.

01/12/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrike kills more World Kitchen workers in Gaza

The airstrike killed five people in Khan Younis, including at least two WCK workers. In April, a strike on a WCK aid convoy in Deir-al-Balah killed seven of its workers.

01/12/2024

Syria

Armed rebels occupy centre of Aleppo, Syria's largest city

Thousands of insurgents also fanned out across Aleppo in vehicles with improvised armour and pickups, a day after they entered the city.

30/11/2024

The Dialogue

Amro Al-Hamad and the new age of motorsports in the Middle East

In partnership with Media City

Endurance racing driver Amro Al-Hamad was crucial in establishing Qatar as a global powerhouse in Middle Eastern motorsports and added the country to the Formula 1 annual calendar.

30/11/2024

Gaza

OHCHR calls for Gaza ceasefire as humanitarian catastrophe worsens

The Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Jeremy Laurence, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza following his latest visit to the Palestinian territories.

30/11/2024

Syria

Insurgents' attack on Aleppo revives Syrian war after five-year truce

As arms have been temporarily laid down in south Lebanon, the Turkish-supported Syrian Salvation Government forces attacked the historic city held by al-Assad's army, reawakening the war in the Middle Eastern country.

29/11/2024

Economy

Turkey falls into recession as interest rates remain sky-high

Analysts believe rate cuts will begin early next year as high borrowing costs stifle investment and production.

29/11/2024

Qatar

Hamilton speaks to Euronews as F1 revs up for Grand Prix weekend

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion recently shocked the world of motorsports by deciding to join Ferrari in 2025, calling it one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make.

28/11/2024

Health news

WHO: Lebanon’s health needs are ‘huge’ amid Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Some Lebanese hospitals could be operational within weeks, officials said, but others will take months to repair.

28/11/2024

Europe News

Cyprus eyes future NATO membership amid US talks on military training

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides' comments signal break with the island’s policy of neutrality, and any NATO bid would be rejected by Turkey.

28/11/2024

Gaza

Bakeries threatened by severe shortages while bread is a lifeline to many in Gaza

In Deir al-Balah, a flock of people are desperate to buy bread, and in the north of Gaza, hundreds more Palestinians flee as Israel's offensive continues.

28/11/2024