Middle East, a new dynasty seized control of one of the world’s greatest empires – the Islamic Caliphate. Though little remembered in the west today, the Abbasids reigned for five centuries. They ...

At least three women were killed, and five children suffered severe fractures, bruises, and fainting during a stampede at the Umayyad Mosque in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday afternoon.

DUBAI - At least three women were killed and five children injured in a stampede in the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday, the Syrian civil defence said. The children suffered ...

The first major caliphate was the Rashidun Caliphate, followed by the Umayyad Caliphate and the Abbasid Caliphate. The Islamic Golden age began during the Abbasid caliphate which was centred ...

Italy foreign minister proposes setting aside EU sanctions on Syria Worldcategory· January 10, 2025 Four people were killed and 16 injured in a stampede in the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Damascus ...

AFP becomes one of the main source for international news. We've got various news from around the world. I can say that AFP news content is diverse and credible, and they can fit with the ...

A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday (Jan 10) killed three people, the governor of Damascus said. The crush "during a civilian event at the mosque... resulted in the ...

4 minutes ago This aerial view shows the mosaic-decorated facade of the main prayer hall of the Umayyad Mosque in the old city of Damascus on January 1, 2025. (Photo: AFP) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – A ...