Security Council abolishes the sanctions imposed on Ahmad Ash-Shara

New York, 6.11.2025

On Thursday, November 6, the UN safety Council adopted a resolution abolishing sanctions imposed on Syrian president Ahmad Ash-Shara and Syrian Home Secretary Anas Khattaba. They were a tool aimed at Al-Qaeda and the muslim State. These included asset freeze, travel ban and trade restrictions aimed at hampering the financing of terrorist activities. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, headed by the current president of the country, was declared a terrorist organization in 2014 by the United Nations. Ahmed asz-Shara, who then utilized his nom de guerre- Abu Muhammad al-Jaulani, became 1 of the sanctioned people and for capturing him was awarded a $10 million prize.

The US Permanent typical to the UN, Ambassador Mike Waltz, described the resolution as a "strong political signal", indicating that Syria is entering a fresh era and that its government is fulfilling its obligations to fight terrorism and to build safety in the region. According to the diplomat, the repeal of sanctions represents an appreciation for the efforts of the Syrian authorities to guarantee the stableness of the state. Of the members of the safety Council, 14 states voted in favour of repealing sanctions - only China abstained without taking a clear stance on the decision. The abolition of sanctions is seen as a further step towards the re-integration of Syria into the global community.

Syria joined a global coalition against the muslim state

Damascus, 10.11.2025

On 10 November, on the day of the visit of Syrian president Ahmad Ash-Shara to the White House, Hamza al Mustafa- Minister of Information in the post-fall government of Bashar al-Assad government- officially announced the joining of Syria to an global coalition against the muslim State. Syria thus became the 90th associate State of the coalition set up to combat and yet destruct the inactive present threat from this group.

Syria's decision to join the coalition is crucial not only for regional and geographical security, but besides for regional security, it puts it as a strategical partner in anti-terrorism activities. The decision besides seems to be a symbolic motion of the will of the fresh transitional government to reintegrate Syria within global structures and rebuild its long-lost position.

Since the transition government took power, Syria has been facing an increased activity of terrorist groups that are trying to destabilise the country. In fresh weeks, the authorities have detained 70 people suspected of terrorist activity and have besides arrested 2 people allegedly planning to assassinate the president.

Strengthening US defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Washington D.C, 19.11.2025

Saudi Arabia has been recognised as ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’, in practice this declaration announces a future deepening of military and economical cooperation between countries, but it should be stressed that it does not supply Saudi Arabia with safety guarantees - only members of the North Atlantic Alliance. The White home reported that the fresh state position would facilitate cooperation with US defence companies while maintaining a reasonable and beneficial U.S. distribution of possible costs. The Communication stresses the importance of cooperation for both Saudi Arabia's safety architecture and regional sustainability.

The decision was announced by president Donald J. Trump during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to the White House. The fresh position of Saudi Arabia is simply a clear signal of willingness to strengthen defence cooperation between countries. The agreement besides sets out a framework for cooperation on civilian atomic energy, artificial intelligence and key strategical natural materials.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia undertook to get 300 U.S. production tanks and obtained "green light" for future purchases of F-35 aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin. According to media reports, the Saudi side reported a willingness to acquisition 48 fighters. If the agreement comes to pass, it is likely that the Israeli administration will be greatly dissatisfied.

Since 2008, Washington has undertaken to keep a qualitative military advantage- QME (Qualitative Military Edge) Israel in the region. This commitment was expressed in government specified as the 2008 Naval Vessel Transfer Act and the Israel QME Enhancement Act (H.R. 1992) of 2013 along with its subsequent versions. The enrichment of Saudi Arabia's arsenal may clearly undermine Israel's existing position in the region, due to a crucial advantage of operational capacity over another countries of the region. The earlier declarations have importantly shaped the nature of defence cooperation with the countries of the region. A abrupt turn in American politics can clearly distort the position quo maintained over decades.

Aramco and Pasqal form the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia

Az-Zahran, 24.11.2025

The Saudi fuel-chemical company Aramco, in collaboration with the French company Pasqal, specializing in neutral atoms-based quantum computers, announced the launch of the first quantum computer in the region for industrial use. A quantum computer with a capacity of 200 cubites is located in the Aramco data center in the east city of Az-Zahran, to become a tool to revolutionize the company's ability to model energy systems, optimize industrial processes and investigation on materials. The Aramco representatives stress that the investment is simply a key step towards building a modern, innovative economy and is intended to support the improvement of national competences in the field of quantum technologies.

Critics item a number of challenges related to the applicable usage of this kind of technology. They emphasize that despite awesome advancement quantum computers based on neutral atoms are inactive at a comparatively early phase of development, and their advantage over classical computing systems is not always clear. It besides indicates advanced maintenance costs for infrastructure and a limited number of specialists capable of creating and optimising quantum algorithms. In addition, any experts note that the implementation of quantum technology in manufacture requires long-term investment and investigating its effectiveness in real complex applications, which may hold the full usage of the claimed benefits. It is worth noting that incorporating a fresh computer into usage is simply a step towards building competences and infrastructure alternatively than a breakthrough that will immediately translate into industrial transformation.

Pope Leon XIV's Visit to Turkey

Ankara, 27-30.11.2025

On 27 November, Pope Leon XIV departed from Rome, starting his first abroad journey during his pontificate. He started his visit to the mediate East in Turkey's capital Ankara, continuing the journey previously planned by Pope Francis. At the beginning of the pontificate, Leon XIV undertook to carry out all abroad visits planned by the late Pope on 21 April, thus highlighting the continuity of the mission and respect for its achievements.

The first point of the visit to Ankara was Anıtkabir-musoleum Mustafa Kemal Atatürk- the creator of the modern Turkish republic. The pope then went to the presidential palace where he met president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In the course of the discussion, among others, they raised the question of the war in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza. The Holy Father emphasized the request for dialog and joint efforts to build peace.

On 28 November he went to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul and to the city of İznik, where he and Patriarch Constantinople-Bartholomei I took part in an ecumenical service on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nice.

During his journey Leon XIV besides visited the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and besides visited the Diyant-Turkish Bureau for Religion, where he met with Chief Rabbi of Turkey- David Savim. The visit was a clear signal of his commitment to interreligious dialog and cooperation, in line with the direction he had announced from the beginning of his appointment as head of the apostolic capital.

Protests against the pardon of Prime Minister Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, 30.11. 2025

Hundreds of Israelis gathered close president Isaac Herzog's residence, expressing opposition to the proposed pardon of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjah. The demonstrations fall into the context of the ongoing five-year controversy over the legal problems of the current Prime Minister, accused of corruption. Likud organization leader powerfully denies all allegations- despite increasing evidence, including incriminating evidence and documents.

There are 3 separate criminal proceedings against Benjamin Netanyahu, concerning corruption charges, fraud and abuse of public confidence. In 1 of the cases, his wife, Sara Netanyahu, is co-defendant. The matrimony was to accept the equivalent of over $260,000 in luxury goods in exchange for political favors.

The opposition in Israel sees Netanyahu's actions as a threat to democracy and holds him liable for the deepening interior crisis in the state . The opposition leader, Yair Golan, stated that the Prime Minister should step down and president Herzog should absolutely not consider his pardon. He besides stressed that, in his opinion, "the only guilty individual is asking for a pardon".