World
Archaeology
Ancient ‘Scarab’ Amulet From Assyrian Period Found in Israel
A 2,800-year-old engraved stone known as a 'scarab,' depicting a griffin, has been found by a hiker on military leave in Israel's Tabor Stream Nature Reserve. Experts claim it is linked to the ancient Assyrian period of rule in...
Military
US Strikes Iran-Linked Militia Targets in Syria and Iraq
The US launched strikes in Iran-linked militia targets in Syria and Iraq in response to Sunday's drone attack on a US military base in Jordan that left three soldiers dead.
According to US officials, the coordinated attack was against Iran's...
Military
Turkish Drone Shot Down by US-Led Forces in Syria, Reports Say
In northern Syria, reports indicate that a Turkish drone was downed by US-led forces amidst escalating tensions in the region. This came after US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces said Turkish attacks had killed eight people following a bombing in Ankara...
Archaeology
Byzantine-era Castle in Syria at Risk After Earthquake
The Byzantine-era castle in Syria, Fortress of Saladin, is in danger of collapse following the deadly earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February.
The castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has survived centuries of conflict, has fissured walls...
Greek News
Greek Youth Choir to Perform in Solidarity with Turkey and Syria
A Greek youth choir is set to perform in solidarity with Turkey and Syria after both countries were devastated by two earthquakes last week.
The youth choir is named after the late Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and is led by...
World
Rescue Efforts Continue For Sixth Day After Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The search for survivors under the rubble continued by international rescue teams for the sixth day in quake-hit Turkey.
Greek News
Death Toll Over 11,000 After Turkey and Syria Earthquake
The combined death toll from Monday’s earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria reached 11,416 on Wednesday, as rescue efforts continued across the region, despite being hampered by cold weather conditions.
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the death toll...
Greek News
Race Against Time to Save Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria
Rescuers are racing against time for survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria.
More than 8,000 people so far have been pulled...
Environment
Winter Weather Worsens Plight of Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
As the authorities and first responders struggle to care for survivors in Turkey and Syria, concerns are growing that winter weather conditions will make it even more difficult for earthquake survivors in the coming hours and days.
On Monday, February...
Military
Turkey Bombs Towns in Northern Syria After Istanbul Blast
Turkey bombed towns in northern Syria on Saturday after Ankara blamed the Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) for last Sunday’s deadly bombing in central Istanbul.
Airstrikes hit several towns, including the city of Kobane, Kurdish-led forces and a Britain-based monitoring group...
Charity
TikTok Accused of Exploiting Starving Families in Syria
A bombshell report published this week by the BBC has revealed that TikTok, the short-term video hosting platform, is exploiting starving families in Syria through its livestream services.
The company, known as Douyin in China, usually features videos from users...
Greek News
Hagia Sophia Replica in Syria Attacked by Jihadists; Two dead
At least two people were killed following Sunday’s terrorist attack at a ceremony marking the opening of a Hagia Sophia Replica in Syria’s northwestern Hama province.
More than a dozen were injured in what appears to be a jihadist drone...
Military
ISIS Leader Killed in US’ Syria Raid
ISIS Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed following a U.S. operation in northwest Syria, President Biden announced on Thursday.
Biden said that the raid was carried out by U.S. Special Operations commandos in a risky pre-dawn attack. Rescue workers...
USA
Biden Accuses Turkey of Undermining Fight Against ISIS in Syria
US President Joe Biden on Thursday accused Turkey of undermining the fight against the Islamic State with its military offensive in northeast Syria.
In a letter to to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Biden says that Turkey endangers the national security...
Cyprus
Oil Spill From Syria Threatens Cyprus Shores
An oil spill originating from Syria's largest refinery has proliferated across the Mediterranean Sea and is inching towards Cyprus' Karpas peninsula. The treacherous oil slick, which is nearly the size of New York City, has seeped across international waters...