Syrian leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing ‘new history’

Syrian leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing ‘new history’

  • Former HTS leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa is now the country’s interim president
  • A new committee to draft a permanent constitution will be formed, but it is unclear if it will be more inclusive of Syria’s political, religious, and ethnic groups
By AP ·

Update Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine in principle, but says there’s a lot to clarify video

Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine in principle, but says there’s a lot to clarify

  • Russia says ceasefire would be nothing more than temporary breather for Ukrainian military
  • Heavily caveated support for proposal designed to signal goodwill to Washington
By Reuters ·

On 14th anniversary of Syrian civil war, UN chief warns nation’s future hangs in the balance

On 14th anniversary of Syrian civil war, UN chief warns nation’s future hangs in the balance

  • Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns immense human suffering caused by a conflict in which chemical weapons were used, and food and medicine were weaponized
  • ‘The Syrian people have endured unimaginable hardship,’ he says, but despite the devastation they remained ‘steadfast’ in their calls for freedom and dignity
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Masjid Al-Fas’h in Madinah meticulously restored

Masjid Al-Fas’h in Madinah meticulously restored

  • Believed to be where Prophet Muhammad prayed
  • Revamped under King Salman restoration project
By Arab News ·

Chief of Bahraini National Guard holds talks with heads of Pakistan’s armed forces and air force

Chief of Bahraini National Guard holds talks with heads of Pakistan’s armed forces and air force

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al-Khalifa is visiting the country to take part in celebrations for Pakistan Day on March 23
  • The military leaders discuss shared concerns and review military cooperation between their countries
By Arab News ·

Duterte’s first ICC appearance set for Friday

Duterte’s first ICC appearance set for Friday

  • Former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs
  • The 79-year-old will appear before judges for a hearing where he will be informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed.
By AFP ·

Turkiye’s independent news websites face closure risk after Google changes

Turkiye’s independent news websites face closure risk after Google changes

  • Google implemented algorithm changes that led to reduction in reader traffic, outlets say
  • Spokesperson for the tech giant argues that the changes do not target individual websites and that they are designed to improve its search facility overall
By Reuters ·

Turkiye’s independent news websites face closure risk after Google changes

Turkiye’s independent news websites face closure risk after Google changes

  • Google implemented algorithm changes that led to reduction in reader traffic, outlets say
  • Spokesperson for the tech giant argues that the changes do not target individual websites and that they are designed to improve its search facility overall
By Reuters ·

KML: Creating a new identity for Saudi menswear 

KML: Creating a new identity for Saudi menswear 

  • Siblings Razan and Ahmed Hassan’s brand is only just over a year old, but has already gained global attention
By Hanadi Merchant-Habib ·
Nico Williams fires Bilbao into Europa League quarters, Eintracht hammer Ajax

Nico Williams fires Bilbao into Europa League quarters, Eintracht hammer Ajax

  • A bullet Yuri Berchiche header from a corner gave the Basques a 2-0 lead in the 68th minute
  • Goals by Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Hugo Ekitike, as well as a Mario Goetze brace, handed Eintracht Frankfurt a 4-1 home win against Ajax
By AFP ·