A bomb blast took place in a mosque during Friday prayers in Syria, in which 8 people have been reported killed so far. As soon as information about the blast was received, the emergency team reached the spot and the injured were admitted to the hospital. Syrian security forces have surrounded the entire area and have started investigation.

According to the report of news agency AFP, local official Issam Nameh said that the explosion occurred inside the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque on Friday afternoon (26 December 2025). This time is usually the busiest time for mosques. According to Syrian Health Ministry official Najib al-Nasan, 21 other people were injured. He told that these figures may increase further.

‘Explosives planted inside the mosque’

Pictures released by Syria’s government news agency SANA show blood-stained carpets, holes in the walls, broken windows and fire damage inside the mosque. Quoting security sources, SANA said that initial investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque. According to the Home Ministry, officials are searching for the culprits and a security cordon has been formed around the incident site.

‘The aim of this attack is to destabilize Syria’

Hours after the blast, the Syrian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack, calling it a cowardly attack on humanitarian and moral values. The Foreign Ministry said, ‘The purpose of this attack is to destabilize Syria and test the patience of the people there.’

Syria has seen several incidents of sectarian violence since the ouster of longtime Alawite leader Bashar al-Assad in a rebel attack last year and the formation of a government led by members of the Sunni Muslim majority community. Earlier this month, two American soldiers and a civilian were killed in central Syria by an attacker whom officials said was a suspected member of Islamic State.

US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance after the death of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in an ISIS attack in Syria. Trump described the attack as a direct attack on both America and Syria and said that there would be ‘very serious retaliation’. This attack has taken place at a time when America is continuing its campaign against terrorism in Syria.

Trump’s strict statement
Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump described those killed as ‘three great patriots’. He said, ‘This ISIS attack was on both America and Syria. We mourn the death of our people and pray for their parents and families.

‘We will respond’- Trump bluntly
When Trump was asked whether America would respond to this attack, he clearly said, ‘Yes, we will respond.’ After this, he also wrote on the social media platform Truth Social that ‘very serious retaliatory action’ will be taken.

attack near palmyra
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the attack took place on December 13 during a counter-terrorism operation near Palmyra, Syria. According to CENTCOM, the lone attacker was an ISIS gunman. He was killed by American and allied forces. Three other American soldiers were injured in this attack. The identities of the deceased have not been made public at this time and will be kept confidential for the next 24 hours, so that the families can be informed.

Syria’s new president is also angry
Trump said Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Shaara is “extremely angry and disturbed” by the attack. He said that the attack took place in that part of Syria which is not yet completely under the control of the government and which is considered a ‘very dangerous area’. Currently, about 900 American soldiers are deployed in Syria, who are part of the ongoing operations against the Islamic State (ISIS).

Trump-Al-Sharaa meeting and changed equation
This attack took place at a time when Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Shaara had met Trump at the White House just a few weeks ago. Al-Sharaa came to power after the fall of Bashar al-Assad government. Assad later fled to Russia, where he was given asylum. It is noteworthy that Al-Sharaa had earlier been associated with Al-Qaeda and was also once in American custody. Trump had removed his global terrorist status before meeting him.

Israel’s ground action in Beit Jinn, a rural area of ​​​​Damascus, has put the entire area in panic. According to Syrian state media, at least 13 civilians were killed in this latest incursion, including two small children. More than 25 people have been injured.

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has reacted strongly to the Beit Jinn incident and termed it a war crime. Government agency SANA informed that many bodies were sent to Al-Salam Hospital in Golan, while Israeli drones are continuously hovering in the sky. Relief teams are also not being allowed to enter the village as the army is attacking any movement.

Local people claim

Speaking to international media, villagers said that Beit Jinn has always been an area of ​​ordinary farmers and herders. People say that there is no presence of Hezbollah or any other armed group here. Because of this, the Israeli infiltration that took place in the dark of night was very shocking for everyone.

Israel’s clarification

The Israeli army confirmed that six of its soldiers were injured in the operation in Beit Jinn, three of whom were reported to be in serious condition. The army said those considered a threat were killed or detained. Israeli media claims that during the operation the Israeli unit was surrounded by local fighters, after which helicopters, missiles and heavy artillery were used to evacuate the soldiers.

Saw the eyes of injured civilians

Iyad Daher, a civilian admitted to a hospital in Damascus, said that he was sleeping when suddenly he heard gunshots. When he came out, he saw Israeli soldiers and tanks standing all around. According to him, as soon as the army withdrew, firing started and the entire village was filled with smoke.

Claim of increasing Israeli interference in Syria

In the past year, Israel’s military presence in southern Syria and the Golan border has become more active than ever before. Reports say that Israeli forces are now openly entering the Syrian border and many civilians are being captured and taken to Israel. It was also revealed in the media that this time the reason for discussion is not the death of Syrians but the injuries of Israeli soldiers.

The atmosphere in Beit Jinn is very tense

After the infiltration, continuous firing is being heard in the area. Drones are flying overhead, the sounds of cannons are not stopping and hundreds of families are leaving the village in search of safety. The situation has become so tense that conflict can escalate at any time.

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US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara at the White House in the capital Washington on Monday (November 10, 2025). During his meeting with the Syrian President, Donald Trump gifted him two bottles of his signature perfume Victory 45-47. One of which Trump presented a perfume bottle to the Syrian President’s wife. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump asked something to the Syrian President, the video of which quickly went viral on social media platforms.

In fact, US President Donald Trump jokingly asked President Al-Shara how many wives he had. The mildly humorous moment occurred during Trump’s private bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. A video of the conversation between them during this meeting has surfaced on social media and has gone viral rapidly.

Donald Trump’s video went viral on social media

It can be clearly seen in the video that US President Donald Trump first sprays cologne on himself, after which he also sprays it on Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara and his officials. During this, President Donald Trump says, ‘The second bottle is for your wife, how many wives are there?’ After this the Syrian President replies that I have a wife. On this, Trump pats him lightly on the shoulder and says, ‘You never know!’

A clearer video: Trump spraying Jolani with cologne and asking, “How many wives do you have? Just one? You never know….”

Never a dull moment. pic.twitter.com/FPYce56qjZ

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 12, 2025

The first Syrian head of state visited the Oval Office after Syria’s independence.

This was the first time after Syria’s independence in 1946 that a Syrian head of state visited the Oval Office of the White House of America. 43-year-old Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara was once the commander of a former rebel group included in the US wanted list, on whom the US had placed a reward of 10 million dollars, but in December last year, Ahmed al-Shara took command of power in Syria by ousting Bashar al-Assad from the regime.

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Passport is an important document for a citizen of any country. It not only proves its identity, but also symbolizes the international prestige and strength of that country. Not every passport is equally powerful.

According to Henley Passport Index 2025, passports of some countries are so weak that it has become very difficult for their citizens to get visa to travel abroad.

Afghanistan’s weakest passport

According to the 2025 report, Afghanistan’s passport ranks lowest in the world. Frequent terrorist incidents, political instability and weak situation at the international level are the main reasons for this. Citizens of this country can travel to only 27 countries without visa or on-arrival facility, hence it has been called the weakest passport in the world. Its rank is 104.

Syria war and crisis reduced credibility

The civil war going on in Syria for the last decade has seriously affected the international position of this country. Many countries have imposed visa restrictions on Syrian citizens. Syria’s rank in the Henley Index is 103, making it just above Afghanistan.

Impact of Iraq terrorism and instability

Iraq’s name is also included among the countries with weak passports. Years of war and terrorist attacks damaged its image. Due to this, Iraqi citizens have to go through rigorous scrutiny and a strict process to obtain a visa. This country is ranked 102nd in the Henley ranking.

Pakistan is a neighboring country stuck in strict visa rules

Pakistan’s passport is also one of the weakest passports in the world. Political instability, terrorism and international disputes have weakened its position. Pakistani citizens get visa-free entry in only 33 countries. Pakistan’s rank has been recorded at 101 in Henley Index.

Yemen war and economic crisis hit

Yemen has been struggling with civil war and economic devastation for many years. Due to this, it has become very difficult for the citizens here to get visa to travel abroad. Its rank has been given as 101 in Henley Passport Index 2025. Many countries have rejected visa applications of Yemeni citizens.

Somalia instability reduced credibility

Somalia has been facing terrorism and political instability for decades. Most countries of the world do not trust Somalian documents. It ranks 100 in the Henley Index and very few countries allow its citizens visa-free entry.

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US President Donald Trump may hold a high-level meeting with Ahmed al-Shara at the White House on Sunday, where such a meeting between the leaders of America and Syria may be recorded for the first time. An administrative official said that the date of this meeting is likely to be November 10. Earlier, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir had also visited the White House, where Trump had praised them highly.

Visit of the first Syrian President
If the meeting is scheduled, it will be the first official visit to the White House by a Syrian president. No such formal announcement has been made yet, but the officer gave this information on the condition that his identity remains confidential.

Trump-Shara’s last meeting, reward on Syrian President
The last meeting of Trump and Shara was in Saudi Arabia in May this year. This was the first face-to-face meeting of the two leaders between America and Syria in 25 years. A bounty of US$10 million was previously offered on Ahmed al-Shara because he was believed to have links to the terrorist group.

possible agreements
The official said that during the visit, Shara and the US may sign an agreement that may include conditions for Syria to join the US-led coalition against ISIS under Shara’s leadership. Such an initiative would go a long way in reducing Syria’s long-standing international isolation.

political and regional meaning
This meeting is considered important from political and diplomatic point of view in the Middle East because Syria was in a state of civil war and isolation for decades. Trump’s meeting with Shara is being seen as a sign that America is now taking steps towards re-establishing and restoring peace in Syria.

A major accident took place on Friday (October 24, 2025) off the coast of Mugla, western province of Turkey. A rubber boat carrying migrants sank in water off the coast of Mugla. At least 14 people died in this incident. The local governor’s office confirmed the incident and said rescue operations were underway to search for possible survivors of the crash.

The Mughal Governor’s Office has issued an official statement regarding this accident on Friday (October 24, 2025). According to the statement, the incident was reported to the authorities at around 1 am by an Afghan citizen, who survived the accident and swam to the shore. The citizen of Afghan origin told local emergency services officials that there were a total of 18 people in the rubber boat, but after some time the boat filled with water and sank.

Arrangements made to search for missing migrants

During the rescue operation, emergency services also found a second person, who had somehow reached Celebi Island near Bodrum. Apart from this, bodies of 14 migrants have also been recovered from the sea.

“A search and rescue operation is ongoing with four coast guard boats, a specialized diving team and a helicopter to search for the migrants missing in the accident,” the Mughal governor’s office said.

Illegal migrants travel across the Aegean Sea in an attempt to reach Europe

In fact, the Aegean Sea is a common route for thousands of migrants trying to reach Europe from North Africa and the Middle East, which specifically passes through Turkey, which is home to millions of refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to Turkey’s Directorate of Migration Management, the number of migrants entering the country illegally reached about 4.55 lakh in 2019, most of whom were citizens of Afghan and Syrian origin. At the same time, this year till October 16, 2025, more than 1,22,000 illegal immigrants have been caught in Turkey.

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Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sara, who first joined the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), gave a strict message to the world. He clarified that if Israeli does not compromise the security of Syria, the sovereignty of Syria, then the Middle East may once again be vulnerable to instability.

Shara also admitted that Syria is afraid of Israel and is not a threat to Israel. After the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, Shara came to power after being ousted from power in December and now his main agenda is to reduce tension with Israel. President Ahmed Al-Shra also alleged that Israel was intentionally avoiding negotiations and has been violating the air and ground boundaries of Syria. He bluntly said that the partition of Syria will not be acceptable under any circumstances.

America’s arbitration and the possibility of a de-escase agreement
The US is playing an active role in reducing Syria-Israeli stress. American Special Envoy Tom Barack indicated that a Di-Suscification Agreement between the two countries is almost ready. Under this proposed agreement, Israel will prevent air strikes and infiltration on Syria. Syria will not deploy heavy weapons and military equipment near Israeli border. According to Barack, this will be the first step towards a comprehensive security agreement. He expressed confidence that both sides are moving from a positive attitude.

Golan Hights and Duz Community
Golan Heights have long been the center of dispute between Syria and Israel. After the collapse of the Assad government, Israel continuously attacked the Syrian bases to weaken their military capacity. Apart from this, the increasing attacks on the Duz community in southern Syria have also spoiled the situation. Israel has intervened to protect this community. Shara clarified that his government will protect all minorities.

Trump administration and compromise obstacles
US President Donald Trump wanted the agreement to be declared soon, but it was delayed due to Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana and slow progress. US officials believe that the agreement is about 99% ready and may be announced in the next two weeks. However, Netanyahu’s stand is slightly different. He admitted that there is a new opportunity for peace, especially when Israel has caused a lot of damage to Hizbullah in Lebanon, but he also said that it would take time to finalize any agreement with Syria.

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After decades of dictatorship and a long civil war in Syria, the democratic process is going to be a new beginning. Government news agency Sana (SANA) on Sunday confirmed that for the first time on October 5, there will be parliamentary elections under the new administration. These elections are considered very important because the Asad family ruled the country for more than 50 years and the civil war destroyed Syria for the last ten years.

Start of election process
The first phase of the election process has been started by the Supreme Electoral Committee. This committee has formed sub-committees who will choose the election bodies. These bodies will accept the applications of the candidates and then prepare the initial list. After this, citizens will have the right to register objections to these candidates. After reviewing the objections, the final candidate list will be prepared. After this, members of the election bodies will vote, which will be completely directly and secret. The responsibility of counting of votes will be of the sub-committee and after that the initial results will be declared.

New structure of parliament
After the election, a total of 210 members will be formed by the People’s Assembly i.e. Parliament. One-third of these members will be appointed directly by the President, while the rest of the members will come from the election process. The final results will be notified through the President’s decree and after this the first session of the new Parliament will be held.

End of rule of Assad family
This change is a major turn in the political history of Syria. Following the end of more than five decades of the Assad family, the rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad from power in December. After this, interim President Ahmed al-Shra took over the reins of the country and formed a transitional government.

First step towards democracy
These elections are being considered as the first solid step for the people of Syrian towards democracy and stability. In this country, which has been struggling with dictatorship, rebellion and war for a long time, it is now expected that the political structure will be stable and citizens will get an opportunity to ensure their participation in the new government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a big statement on Sunday. He said that the decisive victory against Hizbullah in Lebanon has now opened new avenues of peace possibilities for Israel. Netanyahu said that Israel is contacting and interacting with both its northern neighboring countries, Lebanon and Syria. However, he also made it clear that it will take time to reach a concrete agreement.

Security agreement with Syria talks
Netanyahu said in the cabinet meeting, ‘We are talking about the security agreement with Syria. There has been some progress in this, but there is still a long way to reach the agreement. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shra also said a few days ago that the conversation between Israel and Syria can give results in the coming days. They believe that security agreement is necessary and should be respected by Syria’s air border and regional integrity.

Contact with Lebanon is also being made
Netanyahu said that contacts are also being made with Lebanon. He said that if Israel had not won a decisive victory against Hizbollah on the North Front, then such talks were not possible.

Syrian demands and United Nations Role
Syria has made it clear that two conditions will be important in any possible agreement- Israel will have to stop air strikes. Israeli troops entered southern Syria will have to be called back. At the same time, Syria wants the United Nations to monitor the agreement so that its regional unity and sovereignty can be safe.

New hope of peace
Although no formal agreement has been reached so far, recent events have indicated that the hopes of peace between Israel and its northern neighbors are gradually strengthening amidst long-standing tension.