From militant to president, has Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa gained legitimacy?

Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist commander with a prominent role in Syria's civil war, met US President Donald Trump during his recently concluded Middle East tour. Al-Sharaa was appointed interim president following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Once known for leading Islamist militant factions, al-Sharaa's rise to power reflects a dramatic transformation from insurgent leader to head of a transitional government tasked with rebuilding a deeply fractured nation. From Jihadist Roots to...
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India-Pakistan military conflict escalates amid strikes and counter strikes; major cricket tournament IPL suspended indefinitely

India-Pakistan military conflict escalates amid strikes and counter strikes; major cricket tournament IPL suspended indefinitely

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

New Delhi: After India destroyed a military installation in the city of Lahore, Pakistan targeted multiple Indian cities and towns on Thursday night with swarm drone attacks that were repelled by India's air defence systems without causing considerable damage. In addition to heavy cross border shelling by Pakistani troops from across the international boundary that partially damaged a mosque in the Rajouri sector of India-administered Jammu and Kashmir early on Friday, there were reports of...

No let-up in outrage against Pakistan a week after Pahalgam terrorist attack

No let-up in outrage against Pakistan a week after Pahalgam terrorist attack

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

There is no let-up in the resentment sweeping across India amid calls for military retaliation even as New Delhi wielded the diplomatic axe against Pakistan in the aftermath of the attack in which terrorists killed 26 in Indian Kashmir's Pahalgam. India claims the attack was carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists with local help in an idyllic meadow of Pahalgam. Survivors of the ghastly attack said the gunmen asked tourists their names and religion before killing only men. Media reports said...

Trump's Tariff War: China Urges Immediate Repeal of Tariffs Amid Countermeasures

Trump's Tariff War: China Urges Immediate Repeal of Tariffs Amid Countermeasures

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, the United States has announced a universal tariff of 10% on all imports, with even higher rates imposed on specific countries. This decision comes days after President Donald Trump hinted at a potential visit to Beijing. The tariffs on certain nations are set to take effect shortly, with rates reaching as high as 34% for Chinese products and 20% for the European Union. Trump declared that this move is intended to protect American industry, stating...

Emerging Competition for Starlink as EU Invests in Semiconductor Production in Austria

Emerging Competition for Starlink as EU Invests in Semiconductor Production in Austria

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The competitive landscape for satellite internet is evolving as Starlink, the renowned space-based internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX, faces new contenders. The Chinese company SpaceSail and Amazon's Project Kuiper are stepping into the arena, raising concerns in the West regarding China's advancements in satellite technology. In response to these developments, the European Union (EU) is taking significant steps to bolster its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities by approving substantial...

Excluding Ukraine from Peace Talks Undermines Sovereignty and Justice

Excluding Ukraine from Peace Talks Undermines Sovereignty and Justice

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a move that has raised significant international concern, high-level officials from the United States and Russia are convening in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential resolutions to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Notably absent from these discussions is Ukraine itself--a sovereign nation whose future is being deliberated without its participation. This exclusion not only undermines Ukraine's sovereignty but also sets a precarious precedent for international diplomacy. Ukraine's Rightful Place at...

Mount Etna Erupts: Ash Clouds Disrupt Flights in Sicily

Mount Etna Erupts: Ash Clouds Disrupt Flights in Sicily

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Catania, Sicily - The ongoing eruption of Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, has led to significant disruptions at Sicily's largest airport over the past several days. The ash emitted from the volcano has caused recurrent flight cancellations and delays, impacting travelers and airlines alike. The scenic winter landscape surrounding Mount Etna has transformed into a striking yet hazardous spectacle. As snow and ice blanket the area, a hot lava flow cascades down the slopes of...

Driver Plows into Union Demonstration in Munich, Injuring 28

Driver Plows into Union Demonstration in Munich, Injuring 28

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, a driver rammed a vehicle into a union demonstration in central Munich, resulting in at least 28 injuries, including children. Authorities have arrested the suspect, identified as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker, and are treating the event as a deliberate attack. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near Munich's central train station. Participants in a demonstration organized by the service workers' union ver.di were marching when the suspect's...

The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), Feb 14th to 16th 2025

The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), Feb 14th to 16th 2025

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Munich Security Conference (MSC), established in 1963, has evolved into the world's leading forum for debating international security policy. Initially founded by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin as a meeting for defense officials from NATO member countries, the conference has expanded its scope over the decades to include participants from around the globe, addressing a broad spectrum of security challenges. The 61st MSC is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 16, 2025, at its...

Casualties Rise as Russia Launches Airstrikes Across Ukraine

Casualties Rise as Russia Launches Airstrikes Across Ukraine

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Recent aerial assaults by Russia on various Ukrainian cities have resulted in multiple casualties and significant destruction. Reports indicate that at least six civilians have lost their lives due to these attacks, which involved the use of missiles, drones, and glide bombs. Authorities in Poltava, located in central Ukraine, reported three fatalities and ten injuries, including children, following a missile strike that hit a residential building. In the northeastern city of Sumy, two...

Stampede at Maha Kumbh religious festival in India kills 30

Stampede at Maha Kumbh religious festival in India kills 30

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the Indian city of Prayagraj claimed 30 lives as a surge in pilgrims gathered at the confluence of rivers Ganga and Yamuna went out of control, reports said. While the provincial and federal governments belonging to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP were quick to issue statements to maintain order and condole the dead, opposition parties' clamour to fix responsibility for the tragedy often saw the ruling dispensation on the back foot. Prayagraj is...

Divisions Emerge in the Democratic Party Over Trump's Immigration Law

Divisions Emerge in the Democratic Party Over Trump's Immigration Law

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, President Donald Trump has commenced his second term with a series of executive orders aimed at reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Among these initiatives is the newly passed Laken Riley Act, which has sparked considerable debate and division within the Democratic Party. The Laken Riley Act, named in memory of a nursing student from Georgia who was tragically killed by an undocumented immigrant, received bipartisan support in...

Wails punctuate cries of joy as Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Wails punctuate cries of joy as Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes effect

May 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM

With guns and munitions falling almost silent on both sides, the long-awaited Israel-Gaza ceasefire has taken effect. Screams of joy amid hugs melted into tears as three Israeli hostages freed from captivity had an emotional reunion with their families inside their country. Militant group Hamas released the trio after 471 days of captivity following the signing of a ceasefire deal with Israel mediated by US, Egypt and Qatar. The Israel-Hamas war that has seen immense loss to life and property...

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