Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led
Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe
Pakistan is making waves in the world of digital finance. The country has teamed up with a company tied to former U. S. President Donald Trump to explore using stablecoins for remittances and trade. This move is part of Pakistan's effort to modernize its payment systems and reduce its reliance on ca
Pakistan and Indonesia are in talks about a big defence deal. This could involve selling fighter jets and drones to Indonesia. The talks happened recently in Islamabad. Indonesia's defence minister met with Pakistan's air force chief. Both sides confirmed the meeting but said no final decisions have
Pakistan is close to finalizing a huge deal to sell weapons and aircraft to Sudan. This deal, worth $1. 5 billion, includes light attack jets, drones, and advanced air defense systems. The deal is expected to give Sudan's army a significant advantage in its ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rap
Lebanon's military has recently announced the completion of the first phase of a disarmament plan. This plan targets militant groups, specifically Hezbollah, under a U. S. -brokered cease-fire agreement that ended a brutal war with Israel over a year ago. The Lebanese government has been under heavy
Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S
Lebanon is not just about warm weather and beaches. It also has snowy mountains. The Mzaar-Kfardebian ski resort is a popular spot. It is northeast of Beirut. People go there to enjoy winter sports and activities. On a recent Saturday, January 3, 2026, the resort was bustling with activity. Skiers
Yemen's civil war, dragging on for over a decade, has recently escalated. This time, it's due to a separatist group backed by the UAE making significant territorial gains in the south. This has caused a rift within the Saudi-led coalition, originally formed to combat the Houthi group. The Houthis,
Yemen is in a tough spot. A fight broke out between two powerful friends, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Both sides have been helping Yemen's government in its long war. But now, they're backing different groups. This could split Yemen in two. The UAE supports a group called the Souther
