Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences and supporting IS in Syria, has had her bail application refused. The court heard allegations of mistreatment and preventing a victim from leaving her home. Prosecutors cited social media propaganda and celebration of executions as evidence of her continued support for IS.
A woman accused of slavery offences linked to the Islamic State group in Syria has been denied bail in Australia. She allegedly ordered a Yazidi teenager, purchased by her father for $US10,000, to do chores and prevented her from leaving. The court cited her past support for IS as a reason for refusal.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences linked to her support for the Islamic State group in Syria, has been denied bail. Prosecutors cited her alleged mistreatment of a Yazidi teenager and her past IS propaganda, while her defence argued for bail to support her traumatized young daughter.
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel's approach to fighting Hezbollah, suggesting Syria could do a "better job" without excessive civilian casualties. He also praised Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of HTS, as "very capable."
Donald Trump suggested Syria's President al-Sharaa combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. Tensions rose as US-Iran negotiations intensified, with Israel launching strikes in Lebanon amid regional war discussions.
Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump bày tỏ không hài lòng với cách Israel xử lý nhóm vũ trang Hezbollah, cho rằng giao tranh kéo dài và gây ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến thỏa thuận Mỹ-Iran. Ông gợi ý Syria có thể đảm nhận việc này hiệu quả hơn.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) stated that 2.4 million refugees will require resettlement in 2025, a figure down 6% from last year. This comes as several countries, including the US, have significantly reduced their resettlement quotas, creating a dire shortage of options for those unable to return home.
Donald Trump issued a new warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to be more responsible regarding the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump linked the ongoing war to the peace process with Iran, suggesting it casts a negative light on a "big deal" with Tehran.
US President Donald Trump defended a new interim accord with Iran, stating it clearly prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. He also suggested Syria could be better positioned to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, expressing dissatisfaction with Israel's approach in Lebanon.
President Trump defended a preliminary Iran nuclear accord, stating it prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. He also suggested Syria could disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, expressing dissatisfaction with Israel's approach in Lebanon. Talks on the accord are set to begin in Switzerland.
US President Donald Trump advised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be "responsible about Lebanon" and suggested Syria should "handle Hezbollah." Trump criticized Israel's recent strike in Beirut, stating it was "vicious" and "too much," potentially jeopardizing regional stability.
US President Donald Trump advised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be "responsible about Lebanon" and allow Syria to "handle Hezbollah." Trump criticized a recent Israeli strike in Beirut, stating it was "vicious" and "too much," potentially jeopardizing regional stability. He suggested Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is capable of dealing with Hezbollah.
US President Donald Trump suggested that Syria could be more effective than Israel in resolving issues with Hezbollah, citing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's perceived ability to manage the group.
A Syrian man, identified as Rafiq al Q, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison by a Dutch court for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees in Syria between 2013-2014. This marks the first conviction in the Netherlands for Assad-era atrocities and the first time a Dutch court has convicted an individual of sexual violence as a crime against humanity.
Despite a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Israeli PM Netanyahu stated forces will remain in occupied Lebanese and Syrian territory indefinitely. The deal, announced by Pakistan's PM, aims for permanent termination of military operations, including in Lebanon.
A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man, Rafik A, to 26 years for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of prisoners while working as an interrogator for the Assad regime in 2013-2014. The sentence is part of a series of cases in European courts using universal jurisdiction.
Syrian provinces witness escalating protests against the return of figures associated with the former regime, demanding accountability. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas prepares for legislative elections, facing internal opposition from Hamas.
Syrian provinces witness escalating protests against the return of figures associated with the former regime, demanding accountability and transitional justice. The government urges against revenge, while activists highlight deep public anger.
A US-Iran agreement to end a war faces immediate challenges as Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and Israel vows to maintain its presence in Lebanon. Details on frozen assets and nuclear program suspensions remain unclear.
A US-Iran deal to end a war faces immediate challenges. Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel vows to maintain its presence in Lebanon. Details on frozen assets and nuclear program remain unclear.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that IDF troops will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to protect Israeli communities. This policy, supported by PM Netanyahu, faces international pressure, including from the US.
An Al Jazeera investigation reveals Israel has established a de facto military footprint across 1,000 sq km of Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria, exceeding official maps. Analysts call it 'strategic deception' to mask war objective failures and impose new realities.
Syria's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of Raft Anwar Al-Amoudi in Daraa, accused of involvement in forced disappearances. Meanwhile, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam urged Hezbollah to support negotiations with Israel for withdrawal from South Lebanon, a move that reportedly angered Tehran.
A Dutch court artist, Petra Urban, has received damages from PVV MP Maikel Boon after he used her drawing of two brothers jailed for murder without permission and manipulated it with AI to appear more menacing. Urban cited copyright and moral rights violations, emphasizing the need for neutrality in journalistic work.
