Strong Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
On Monday, January 13, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck the coast of Miyazaki, Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported
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California Wildfires Cost the U.S. $150 Billion
Los Angeles is facing unprecedented losses from wildfires, with damages projected to exceed $135 billion and potentially reaching $150 billion, according to a BBC report.
Syria Appoints Palestinian as Oil Minister in New Government
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s new administration, announced on Thursday the appointment of Ghiyath Diab, a Palestinian and oil expert, as Minister of Oil —
Algeria Firmly Rejects Any Attempts to Divide Syria
Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ammar Benjamaa, speaking on behalf of the A+3 Group (Algeria, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Ghana) during a UN
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
Today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as president, ending a two-year political vacuum. Aoun, 60, secured 99 votes
Syrian Foreign Ministry Calls for Full Lifting of Sanctions
SANA, 09 January 2025 – The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for the complete removal of economic sanctions, stating that these measures now
Raging Wildfires in Los Angeles Leave Trail of Devastation
California – Los Angeles is facing a devastating wave of wildfires that have resulted in at least two fatalities, numerous injuries, and the displacement of
New Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia with a Magnitude of 5.3
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck an area 25 kilometers northeast of Awash, Ethiopia, on the morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological
After Jordan, Carrefour Closes All Branches in Oman
The French retail giant « Carrefour » has announced the closure of all its branches in the Sultanate of Oman, effective as of January 7, 2025. This
Damascus Airport Reopens with First Flights in Over a Decade
On Tuesday, the first Syrian flight departed Damascus International Airport for Sharjah, UAE, marking the resumption of operations at the airport following its rehabilitation since