Syria: Fragile ceasefire in Sweida ‘largely holding’ amid volatility

Syria: Fragile ceasefire in Sweida ‘largely holding’ amid volatility

Declared on July 19, the ceasefire followed a harrowing wave of sectarian clashes, Israeli airstrikes and grave human rights violations. UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told ambassadors in the Security Council on Monday that the recent escalation had “rocked” the country’s already precarious transition and highlighted the need for “major course corrections” on […]

Indian stocks open lower today following weak signals from US markets

Indian stocks open lower today following weak signals from US markets

The Indian stock market started the day on a subdued note, reacting to weak signals from the U.S. markets. Major banking stocks were hit hard, pulling down indices, though select sectors like technology showed resilience and gained traction in the face of a broader decline. By mid-morning, the Sensex was down 142 points, or 0.17%, […]