Damascus, (SANA)Kisan, Sharqi, Touma, al-Saghir, al-Jabiya, al-Faradis, and al-Farjthe names of the seven historic gates of Damascus, each carries centuries of stories. Armies marched through them, ...

Damascus, (SANA) Kisan, Sharqi, Touma, al-Saghir, al-Jabiya, al-Faradis, and al-Farj—the names of the seven historic gates of Damascus, each carries centuries of stories. Armies marched through them, ...

This photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the New Year fireworks display at the Central Business District (CBD) in the new administrative capital of Egypt, east of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) ...

As 2026 dawned, fireworks lit up skies across the Middle East, shimmering in gold and white above both modern skylines and historic neighborhoods. From Egypt’s new desert-built capital to the Gulf’s ...

Jane A. Tuma, age 76, of the Town of Wescott, passed peacefully at her home, on Wednesday October 29, 2025. Jane Ann (Finke) Tuma was born on September 2, 1949, to George and Bernice (Falk) Finke. She ...

Christianity's origins lie in the Middle East, with its earliest foundations established in Bethlehem, Antioch, Alexandria and Mesopotamia. For centuries, these lands served as a cradle of faith and a ...

Syrian authorities have reversed a decision to shut bars and restaurants serving alcohol in Christian-majority areas of Damascus after public outcry, witnesses and a Syrian news outlet said on Friday.

Tuma Ventures Limited, a UK-based payments company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has received approval from the Bank of Tanzania to operate as a licensed Payment System Provider ...

Following the overthrow of the Russian- and Iranian-backed regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria by Islamist proxies of NATO powers, there has been a great deal of anxiety and fear, ...

In Syria, it's the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime. The group HTS swept to power some three weeks ago, stunning people in and outside of Syria. HTS has struck a moderate tone, ...