Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

Turkey’s post-Assad ambitions face mounting risks as it backs Syria’s new rulers while navigating the challenges of sectarian violence, a potential Islamic State resurgence, and Kurdish hostility.

Alawites in Syria are facing a violent backlash, stoking fears of wider sectarian instability in a divided Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.

In just ten days, on 8 December 2024, a surprise military offensive by the armed factions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed Al-Sharee, brought a swift and unexpected end to the bloody chapter of the Syrian civil war,

We visit the hometown of the ousted Syrian President, Bashir al-Assad. Qardaha lies in northwest Syria, considered the heartlands of the Alawite religious sect.

Syrians are now visiting the seaside villa of the ousted President Bashir al-Assad. The compound had been off-limits since it was built for the Assad family 50 years ago.

The Middle East − cradle of civilizations − is in deep crisis swamped in ignorance, autocracy, corruption, violence and oppression. Like many other children of the region, I am still rejoicing with any dim light of hope in this darkness. Could the Syrian revolution kindle the ancient wisdom of this geography long buried in the ashes?

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The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning.

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The impoverishment of northwest Syria has seen a rising trend in young Syrians being recruited as mercenaries to protect Turkish interests in Niger

The impoverishment of northwest Syria has seen a rising trend in young Syrians being recruited as mercenaries to protect Turkish interests in Niger