Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has made a startling revelation that over 40,000 Pakistani pilgrims who traveled to Iraq, Iran, and Syria have gone missing, with no official record of their whereabouts. He stated that both Iraqi and Iranian authorities have raised concerns with the Pakistani government over these undocumented visitors. In […]
Syria
Sectarian chaos in Suwayda: 99 dead as Syrian army moves in
The Syrian army has taken full control of the southern city of Suwayda, which is home to a majority of the country’s Druze population, after two days of violent unrest. The deployment came following a ceasefire agreement reached with the approval of Druze community leaders, aimed at curbing further bloodshed and restoring order. Syria’s Defense […]
Israel bombs Syria, Lebanon over border threats, 12 killed
Israeli airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon have killed at least 12 people, according to regional and international sources. The strikes targeted Syrian government forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in what Israel described as an operation to secure its northern borders. In Syria, the attacks focused on the Suwayda region, a stronghold of the Druze minority, […]
Over 30 killed in Syria’s worst sectarian violence in years
SUWAYDA, SYRIA — Over 30 people have been killed and at least 100 injured in deadly sectarian clashes in Suwayda, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria. Armed confrontations erupted between local Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters following a spate of kidnappings that reignited deep-rooted tensions. The violence has shaken a region that had […]
Syria willing to work with US to restore 1974 truce deal with Israel
Syria has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States to reinstate the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, according to a statement issued after a call between Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shibani and his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The development comes as Washington intensifies efforts to mediate peace between Syria and Israel. Last week, US […]
Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria
ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]
New chapter for Syria: Saudi Arabia and Qatar to support state employees as sanctions ease
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it will join forces with Qatar to provide financial support to Syria’s state employees, signaling a renewed commitment to aid the war-torn country’s reconstruction efforts. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud made the announcement during a press conference in Damascus alongside his Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan […]
Saudi arabia steps in: Prince Faisal visits Syria to boost war-torn economy
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Damascus on Saturday for key economic talks with Syrian officials. He was welcomed at the airport by Syria’s interim foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani. The visit aims to explore ways Saudi Arabia can help rebuild Syria’s war-damaged economy. Saudi Arabia is a major supporter of Syria’s new […]
Trump meets Syrian leader Al-Sharaa in Riyadh amid controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. This high-profile meeting came just one day after Trump announced the removal of U.S. sanctions on Syria—an unexpected move that has stirred debate within U.S. political circles. Al-Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda commander who broke ties with the group in […]
Israel strikes Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria in one day, dozens killed
Israel launched a wave of coordinated attacks on May 5, targeting Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria. In Gaza, airstrikes killed at least 54 Palestinians, with hospitals warning they may shut down within 48 hours due to a lack of fuel and medical supplies. The death toll in Gaza since October 2023 now exceeds 52,000. Prime […]