France grants visas to Algerian imams despite tensions, a surgeon admits to child abuse, and cocaine seizures at airports surge. Plus, a debate on immigration and national borders. Read more...

As Ramadan approaches, markets in Syria are experiencing weak activity and high prices, making it difficult for families in regions like Idlib, Aleppo, and Al-Hasakah to afford essential items. Read more...

Charity markets in Hama ease Ramadan burdens, while France debates foreign imams. Ile-de-France introduces a single fare to counter political rivals, and Azerbaijan's VP marks the holy month. Read more...

Recent news from Germany includes a man jailed for incest, a government initiative to combat conspiracy theories, and the start of Ramadan with changing traditions. Read more...

Recent news from Syria includes the rescue of a disabled woman, a call for Ramadan moon sighting, and optimism surrounding peace talks involving Kurdish factions. Read more...

Recent news from Italy includes proposed health budget cuts impacting the gravely ill, the start of Ramadan, and a far-right commemoration met with antifascist dissent. Read more...

Syria faces a complex landscape this week, from observing Ramadan amid ongoing conflict to potential peace talks and allegations of detainee torture. Read more...

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stall, leaving the second phase uncertain. Meanwhile, Ramadan in Gaza is overshadowed by war and destruction. A British documentary featuring a Hamas member's son is under police investigation. Read more...

Ramadan has begun for Muslims worldwide, but for Palestinians in Gaza, it starts under a fragile ceasefire and with thousands displaced in Qatar, facing uncertainty. Read more...

The Taliban's extensive surveillance system in Afghanistan and a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan are raising human rights concerns and highlighting regional instability. Read more...

Millions of Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, with preparations ranging from traditional festivities in Indonesia to the use of AI-powered drones to determine the start date. Read more...

France is at the center of several international stories, including reactions to Trump's stance on Ukraine, benefiting from Brexit's impact on fashion, and the commencement of Ramadan. Read more...

The EU has renewed its call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as Ramadan approaches, emphasizing the need to protect civilians. On World NGO Day, the EU also highlighted the vital role civil society plays in democracy. Read more...

Damascus witnesses a mix of political shifts, from cancelled workshops to symbolic protests and adjusted school schedules for Ramadan, marking a city undergoing transition. Syrians celebrate their first Ramadan in decades free from Assad family rule. Read more...

Syrian Civil Defense extinguished forest fires in Latakia and Tartus. Public Security arrested individuals involved in an attack on Ministry of Defense personnel. The Ministry of Justice is inviting defected judges back. Read more...

Ramadan brings heightened anxieties to Gaza amid truce concerns and food shortages, while Pakistan faces deadly suicide attacks, highlighting a period of instability. Read more...

Israel approves a ceasefire extension amid accusations of blocked aid and starvation tactics. Qatar rejects claims linking its aid to Hamas attacks, adding to regional tensions. Read more...

A mix of UK weather optimism, Ramadan anticipation, a missing person search, and legal news, including a sunshine forecast, a search for a missing teen, and a grim court case. Read more...

Stay updated with Boston's latest business news: CVS layoffs, a Tesla charging station fire, a Cambridge cafe's Ramadan hours, and real estate sales. Read more...

Penang aims to promote its Ramadan bazaars, while Uganda invests in wildlife conservation and showcases luxury Iftar offerings to boost tourism during the holy month. Read more...