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Evacuating Hundreds of Thousands of Civilians as Fighting Intensifies Between Cambodia and Thailand

Evacuating Hundreds of Thousands of Civilians as Fighting Intensifies Between Cambodia and...

SadaNews - Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia on their disputed border has intensified for the second day, with clashes expanding to new fronts amid mutual accusations of shelling civilian areas. Bangkok has pledged to push forward with its military plans, while it remains unclear whether the f...
Congress Votes Today to Lift 'Caesar' Sanctions on Syria

Congress Votes Today to Lift 'Caesar' Sanctions on Syria

SadaNews - The U.S. Congress is set to vote today, Wednesday, on the final version of an amendment to repeal the "Caesar Law," which would permanently and definitively lift U.S. sanctions on Syria before Christmas. This came in a draft document prepared as part of the National Defense Authorization...
Shells Target the Surroundings of Mezzeh Airport in Damascus

Shells Target the Surroundings of Mezzeh Airport in Damascus

SadaNews - The Syrian news channel reported this evening, Tuesday, that "unknown source" shells fell in the vicinity of Mezzeh Airport in the capital, Damascus, without resulting in any injuries. The television channel had previously reported hearing the sound of explosions in the Mezzeh area.
Senegalese Imams Union Condemns Clerics' Visit to "Israel"

Senegalese Imams Union Condemns Clerics' Visit to "Israel"

SadaNews - The Senegalese Union of Imams and Preachers strongly condemned the visit of a group of Muslim clerics to "Israel". The Union issued a statement yesterday, Monday, commenting on the visit of a group of African clerics, including Senegalese, to Israel, stating that the Senegalese clerics p...
Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Plane and Arrests 11 Officers

Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Plane and Arrests 11 Officers

SadaNews - The military authorities in Burkina Faso announced that they forced a Nigerian military transport plane to land in the city of Bobo Dioulasso, and arrested 11 members of the Nigerian army who were on board, after entering the country’s airspace without prior permission. The Confederation...
Duraf: Saudi Crown Prince's Initiative and Meeting with Trump a "Real Opportunity" to End the War

Duraf: Saudi Crown Prince's Initiative and Meeting with Trump a "Real Opportunity" to End...

SadaNews - Sudanese Minister of Justice Abdullah Duraf stated that the initiative announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump could represent a "real opportunity" to revive the Jeddah platform and achieve tangible progress in e...
Casualties Increase and Displacement Widespread as Fighting Intensifies Between Cambodia and Thailand

Casualties Increase and Displacement Widespread as Fighting Intensifies Between Cambodia a...

SadaNews - Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has extended along the disputed border between the two countries, with Thailand announcing today, Tuesday, its intention to take action to expel Cambodian forces it claims have intruded into its territory. This escalation follows renewed clashes tha...
The U.S. Works to Lift Caesar Sanctions on Syria Following the Fall of Assad's Regime

The U.S. Works to Lift Caesar Sanctions on Syria Following the Fall of Assad's Regime

SadaNews - Reports indicate that the United States is preparing to lift a set of stringent sanctions imposed on Syria during the presidency of the ousted Bashar al-Assad, with the repeal of these sanctions included in the comprehensive National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to be vote...
Japan Warns of Tsunami After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake

Japan Warns of Tsunami After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake

SadaNews - Japan issued a warning today, Monday, of high tidal waves (tsunami) following a strong earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The French news agency reported that Japan's northern coasts have already recorded tsunami waves reaching 40 cent...
"Military Decision" Quickly Made After Foiling Coup Attempt in Benin

"Military Decision" Quickly Made After Foiling Coup Attempt in Benin

SadaNews - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the immediate deployment of elements from its standby force in Benin after authorities there foiled a coup attempt. ECOWAS stated in a statement that the troops, including soldiers from neighboring Nigeria, will support...
A Year After the Fall of Assad.. Al-Shara: We Must Unite Our Efforts to Build a Strong Syria

A Year After the Fall of Assad.. Al-Shara: We Must Unite Our Efforts to Build a Strong Syr...

SadaNews - The Syrian President, Ahmad al-Shara, emphasized on Monday, during the first anniversary of the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, the importance of uniting the efforts of Syrians to build a "strong Syria" and achieve a future "worthy of the sacrifices of its people". After per...
Increase in the death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra to 914

Increase in the death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra to 914

SadaNews - The National Disaster Management Agency in Indonesia has confirmed that the death toll following the massive floods and landslides that hit three districts on the island of Sumatra has risen to 914. The agency's data and information communication center stated, "As of yesterday afternoon...