Syria’s al-Sharaa signs temporary constitution
President hails ‘new history’ as he signs document while Israel launches air attack on Damascus.
Armenia and Azerbaijan finalise draft peace deal to resolve conflict
Peace talks progress after Azerbaijan’s recapture of Karabakh, pushing towards a treaty to end decades-long hostilities.
South Sudan: surge in violence pushes country to “precipice”
Nyagoah Tut Pur of Human Rights Watch analyses the recent surge in violence in South Sudan.
Trump vows 200% retaliatory tariff on European wine and spirits
Warning comes after EU announced retaliatory tariffs on $28bn of US goods in response to US levies on steel, aluminium.
Putin says he is open to Ukraine ceasefire, but with conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supports “proposals to end hostilities” with Ukraine, but with conditions.
Syria’s interim leader signs constitutional declaration, hails a new future
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a constitutional declaration, saying it will shape a new future.
The Palestinians Israel displaces in the West Bank have nowhere to go
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are anxious about the future as Israel steps up aggression against refugee camps.
With an ailing economy, is China a stable global player?
Chinese leaders have unveiled their plans to revive the economy during the National People’s Congress.
Qatar begins supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan
Qatar will provide 400 megawatts of electricity daily to Syria, where authorities have struggled with power generation.
Satellite photos show Gaza darkened by Israeli power restrictions
Satellite photos from NASA show the widespread impact of Israel’s electricity and fuel cutoffs to Gaza.