DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Kurdish-led force that played a central role in defeating Daesh in Syria with US backing, has formally ended its existence as an independent military organization after completing its integration into the Syrian army. SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced the dissolution in a tele...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordanian authorities have arrested and prosecuted investigative journalist Ali Younes after he reposted an article questioning billions of dollars in US assistance to Jordan, prompting fresh concerns over restrictions on press freedom and political expression in the kingdom. Younes, a Jordanian-American citizen and corr...
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had remained in place since 1979 and marking a significant shift in Washington’s relationship with Damascus. The US Treasury Department announced the decision Monday after the required congressional review pe...
RAMALLAH, Palestine (MNTV) — Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose paintings became internationally recognized representations of Palestinian identity and resistance, has died at the age of 79, Al Jazeera reported. Mansour’s family announced his death on Monday after earlier saying that he was in critical condition. No cause of death was im...
GAZA, Palestine (MNTV) — Israeli attacks killed two Palestinians and wounded several others in Gaza on Monday, as strikes, artillery fire and gunfire continued despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to halt hostilities. Mohammed Abdul Nasser Abu Asad, 27, was killed when an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians...
CEUTA, Spain (MNTV) — Moroccan families are continuing to search for relatives who disappeared during a mass migration attempt to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, with some relatives camping near the Tarajal border crossing while authorities work to identify recovered bodies. The families’ search comes more than three weeks after tens o...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on for talks aimed at supporting regional peace efforts as Islamabad seeks to mediate between Iran and the United States amid renewed tensions and threatened economic sanctions. Pakistan’s military confirmed the visit, describing it as part of Islamabad’s efforts ...
PARIS, France (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia and France have expanded their strategic partnership through a series of agreements covering defense, artificial intelligence, investment, infrastructure, energy, tourism and culture, as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and broaden cooperation across emerging industries. The agreements were announ...
PARIS, France (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia and France have called for a diplomatic resolution to tensions with Iran, unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed international efforts to establish a Palestinian state, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Emmanuel Macron outlined an expanded strategic partnership. The ...
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — The United States has announced its most sweeping financial pressure campaign against Iran to date, targeting the country’s remaining revenue channels and warning foreign governments and businesses that continued economic ties with Tehran could trigger U.S. retaliation. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the ca...