Middle East
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Palestinian photojournalist, 7 others killed in Israeli bombings across Gaza
Medical sources told Xinhua that the released detainees showed signs of extreme fatigue and signs of "physical torture and abuse."
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Turkey to Reopen Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says that Turkey's Embassy in Syria's capital of Damascus will reopen on Saturday, for the…
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Turkey, US discuss Syria’s stability, Gaza ceasefire
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting on Friday on combating terrorism…
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Three killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese town
Also on Wednesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on the five-member monitoring committee to work to stop Israel's violations…
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Israel PM Netanyahu rejects charges at corruption trial
Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record as Israel's longest-serving prime minister. Now he has become the country's first serving leader to…
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‘Syrian Scenarios’: What may lie ahead for Arab heartland nation, Middle East, world?
Both Israel and the US have rushed to take claim for the overthrow of the over six-decade rule of the…
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UN stands against any violation of territorial integrity of Syria: Spokesman
The United Nations stands against any violation of the territorial integrity of Syria, a UN spokesperson said, after Israel seized…
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UAE condemns Israel for seizing buffer zone with Syria
The UAE is committed to Syria's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, it reported.
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Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes stand in his trial
The testimony is another low point for Israel's longest-serving leader, who also faces an international arrest warrant for alleged war…
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Deadly Israeli Airstrike Hits Nuseirat Camp in Gaza, 13 Killed, Death Toll Rises to 44,700
An Israeli airstrike on a residence in the Nuseirat camp of central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at…
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Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into country
Associated Press reporters in Damascus heard heavy airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday on the city and its suburbs. Photographs circulating…
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How Syrian Rebels Oust Assad Regime in 13 Days? A Big Turning Point in the Middle East
In a stunning development, Syrian rebel forces have toppled President Bashar al-Assad's regime in just 13 days, marking a dramatic…
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Syrian Civil War Update: Rebels Seize Control of Damascus
Recent developments in the Syrian civil war have marked a major turning point as opposition forces make unprecedented advances.
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Three powerful explosions rock Syrian capital
Three explosions were heard in Syria's capital Damascus on Sunday, in what are believed to be Israeli airstrikes targeting abandoned…
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What Caused Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall in Syria? Here’s What We Know
Discover the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, the swift rebel offensives leading to the fall of Damascus,…
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After working for Al-Qaida and Zawahiri, Islamist Julani takes control of Syria
Affiliated to Al-Qaida and known as Nusra Front earlier, HTS led the rebel groups as they began a major offensive…
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Trump’s return may be boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in changed Middle East
Shortly after Donald Trump's win in last month's US election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to congratulate the president-elect:…
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Syria’s PM says he is ready to hand over government to opposition
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said in a video statement that the government is ready to “extend its hand”…
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Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
Syrian Opposition said the rebel fighters entered the capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based war monitor…
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Who Are the Syrian Rebels Behind the Fall of Aleppo? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s Key Role in Overthrowing 50 Years of Assad Family Rule
The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of Damascus, sending crowds into…
