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Two bombs rock Damascus as Macron meets Syrian president, wounding 18 in a blow to al-Sharaa's stability drive

Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus on Tuesday as France's Emmanuel Macron held his first meetings with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, wounding 18 people and exposing the fragility of Syria's security under its new government.

The Times of Tunis · 7 Jul 2026, 12:01

Gaza

One thousand days of war in Gaza, with 73,000 dead and the ceasefire fraying

As Gaza marks 1,000 days of conflict since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, more than 90 percent of the strip lies in ruins, Israeli forces hold nearly 80 percent of its territory, and the US-brokered peace framework has failed to secure reconstruction or withdrawal — though Hamas moved this

Africa

Yuan Gains Ground as Central Africa Rethinks Its Reserves

The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) is considering adding the Chinese yuan to the composition of its

Explosive devices detonate near Macron’s hotel in Damascus

7 Jul, 08:56

Ukraine

Russia kills at least 14 in Kyiv missile and drone barrage on eve of NATO Ankara summit

6 Jul, 14:00

Lebanon

Lebanon-Israel framework deal threatens to shield war crimes from justice, six rights groups warn as 646,000 displaced begin return

6 Jul, 12:39

NATO Summit

NATO Ankara summit opens Tuesday as allies face pressure on spending, Ukraine and US commitment

6 Jul, 11:02

US-Israel Relations

Washington's patience with Israel is running out, and Netanyahu knows it

6 Jul, 10:54

FIFA World Cup

Trump calls FIFA's Infantino over Balogun red card as disciplinary body clears US striker to face Belgium

6 Jul, 09:41

France

France awaits Le Pen appeal ruling as presidential race hangs in the balance

6 Jul, 09:33

breaking

Coordinated attacks hit five locations across Mali as rebels claim northern gains

4 Jul, 13:59

Occupied West Bank

Settlers attack Palestinian farmers and activists marching to reach their land northeast of Ramallah

4 Jul, 09:32