WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot engaged in a phone call to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria and Lebanon, focusing on humanitarian efforts and political stability. According to Qatar News Agency, the conversation centered on the situation in Syria, with Blinken emphasizing the necessity of supporting the Syrian population in their pursuit

MOSCOW: Russia has accused the United States and Ukraine of obstructing the flow of Russian gas to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines, a move that could have significant implications for the European energy landscape. According to Qatar News Agency, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Ukraine had chosen to halt the gas flow despite Gazprom,

MOSCOW: The Russian Defense Ministry announced that 13 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight by air defense systems across several Russian regions, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency, the drones were shot down over multiple regions, with specific interceptions reported in Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, and Kaluga. The ministry detailed that one drone

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah engaged in discussions on Thursday with Syrian Interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani regarding the latest developments in Syria. The meeting underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Syria in its pursuit of security, stability, and the preservation of its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. According to Qatar News Agency, the

JERUSALEM: Dozens of colonists, led by extremist Israeli rabbi Yehuda Glick, made an incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, accompanied by the occupation police, in a move that has heightened tensions in the region. The group entered through the Mughrabi Gate, engaging in provocative tours and performing Talmudic rituals within the courtyards of the sacred site. According to Qatar News

BEIRUT: Israel continued its military operations in southern Lebanon on Thursday, violating the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since November 27. The Israeli air force conducted raids in the Al Bureij area on the northern outskirts of the Iqlim Al Tuffah region, deploying two air-to-ground missiles. The explosions were heard across the Iqlim Al Tuffah and Nabatieh regions,