Egypt has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli incursion into Syrian territory and the shelling of the town of Koya, which constitutes a continuation of Israel's approach to strengthening its positions and expanding its control over the territories it occupied deep inside Syria.

Global energy demand increased by 2.2 percent in 2024, driven by higher electricity consumption across various sectors, despite slower growth in China.

The Syrian national team defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the first round of Group E of the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.