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Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens

bna Cairo Bureau July 7, 2025

For the fifth consecutive day, firefighting teams have been battling to contain the wildfires raging in northern Latakia’s countryside.

100,000 Syrian refugees voluntarily return from Jordan

bna Cairo Bureau July 5, 2025

Jordan’s Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, announced that approximately 97,000 Syrian refugees have returned voluntarily from Jordan to Syria since the beginning of this year.

Fitch warns Israel-Iran conflict raises regional security risks

bnm Gulf bureau June 17, 2025

The military conflict between Iran and Israel has heightened geopolitical and security risks across the Middle East, with some sovereign credit profiles potentially facing adverse effects if violence escalates.

Airlines scrap week’s worth of Turkey flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan as Israel keeps up its bombing of Iranians

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 13, 2025

To avoid danger zone, aircraft diverted to airports in locations including Istanbul, Baku and Cyprus.

Airlines clear Middle East airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran

bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Commercial aircraft evacuated from airspace above Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan on June 13 after Israeli forces launched attacks targeting Iranian facilities.

Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises

bna Cairo Bureau May 18, 2025

Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.

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