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Syria's new rulers set ambitious economic goals: Are they achievable?

A member of the Syrian security forces stands guard outside the central bank in Damascus, on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Hamas issues call to arms against displacement as Israel orders new evacuations

People fleeing Rafah arrive in nearby Khan Yunis following new Israeli evacuation orders on Monday

Agence France-Presse

AL-Monitor Dubai: Efie Gallery expands to new Alserkal Avenue space

A visitor walks through an art installation at the pedestrian entrance of Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, on Dec. 28, 2019.

United Arab Emirates

Erdogan takes Turkey to new crossroads with mayor's arrest: analysts

Turkey has seen a week of huge protests

Agence France-Presse

Meet the 5 women in Lebanon's new government

Lebanon government

Hamas says agrees to new Gaza truce proposal received from mediators

A top Hamas official has said the Palestinian militant group has approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, as Israel continues intensive operations in the territory

Agence France-Presse

Anti-Hamas chants at new protests in Gaza: witnesses

Levels of discontent among Palestinians towards Hamas, which has ruled Gaza since 2007, are difficult to gauge

Agence France-Presse

Syria's new government seizes 3 million Captagon pills in Aleppo

Captagon

Thousands protest against new Israel law expanding control over judicial appointments

Israelis rally outside the parliament in Jerusalem on March 26, 2025, calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the return of all the hostages held by Hamas and against judicial reforms

Agence France-Presse

Huthi media reports new US strikes in capital after wave of attacks

Washington has vowed to use overwhelming force until the Iran-backed Huthis stop firing on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Agence France-Presse