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Syria
At least 15 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria's Sweida – witnesses, medics
More than fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida in the latest bout of sectarian clashes between Druze gunmen and Bedouin Sunni tribes, witnesses said on Sunday.
United Arab Emirates
Top Belgian crime suspects extradited from Dubai
The Dubai Police announced Sunday the extradition of three Belgian nationals wanted for serious organized crime offenses, including drug trafficking and human trafficking.
From Voltaire to capitulation
It’s official: *France has capitulated.* Not just ideologically — but judicially, morally, and strategically.
Politics
China says Dalai Lama succession issue a 'thorn' in relations with India
The succession of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is a thorn in China-India relations, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi said on Sunday, as India's foreign minister prepares to visit China for the first time since deadly border clashes in 2020.
Syria
Syria signs $800 million agreement with DP World to bolster ports infrastructure
Syria's General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE's DP World to bolster Syrian ports infrastructure and logistical services, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.
Syria
Syria and Israel to hold rare talks in Baku
In a surprising development, senior officials from Syria and Israel are expected to meet Saturday on the sidelines of a visit by Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Shaarah, to Azerbaijan.
Politics
UK police arrest scores of supporters of newly banned Palestinian protest group
British police arrested scores of supporters on Saturday of a pro-Palestinian protest group that was banned this month under anti-terrorism legislation.
Iran
Iran says it will work with IAEA but inspections may be risky
Iran plans to cooperate with the U.N. nuclear watchdog despite restrictions imposed by its parliament, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday, while stressing that access to its bombed nuclear sites posed security and safety issues.
Doha negotiations deadlocked: Hamas refuses to shift
Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza are stalling over the extent of Israeli forces' withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha said on Saturday.
Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal, Palestinian and Israeli sources say
Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza are stalling over the extent of Israeli forces' withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha said on Saturday.

