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In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began.
In-depth: Aside from winning their races, Arab and Muslim politicians also have to win over sceptics.
Why US elections present Syrians with a complex dilemma
Syrian Americans have been affected by Trump's discriminatory policies and his 'Muslim ban' but many of them fear that a Biden presidency will embolden Iran in its support for Assad.
Syrian rebels bomb regime positions following deadly Russian airstrike
Syrian rebels have bombed regime positions in the northwest of the country in retaliation for a Russian airstrike which killed up to ...
Turkey claims Kurdish militants used paramotor for Hatay attack
Turkey claims to have killed two Kurdish militants in anti-terror raids.
Russia strikes kill 78 rebels in Syria
Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria, a monitor said, in the bloodiest surge in violence since a truce almost eight months ago.
Macron reminds Muslims that French 'freedom' isn't for everyone
Comment: President Macron's war on Islam is putting France's Muslim community in very real danger, writes Malia Bouattia.
Russia strikes kill 78 Turkey-backed rebels in Syria: monitor
Russian airstrikes on Monday killed dozens of Turkey-backed rebels in Syria's northwest in the bloodiest surge in violence reported since more ...
Pro-regime Syrian cleric killed in car bomb near Damascus
Adnan al-Afiyuni, the pro-regime mufti of Damascus province, has been killed in a car bomb attack near Syria’s capital.
Inheriting an Arab American citizenship
Comment: Contrary to Trump's claims, Arab and Muslim Americans have centuries-long experience of fighting to be included in US society, just ...
Assad's assault on Idlib's schools
Destruction, displacement, a financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have posed intractable challenges to Idlib's education system. But its ...
Armenia calls for Turkey arms embargo amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Yerevan claims Canadian technology was found in a downed Turkish drone.
Turkey evacuates Syria outpost long-encircled by regime
Turkey started withdrawing from the Morek outpost in Hama, a province which is under regime control.
Families hit by Trump’s Muslim ban speak out
Families forced apart by Donald Trump’s ban on citizens of Muslim countries travelling to the US have spoken out about their suffering
Armenia, Azerbaijan trade accusations of breaking new truce
The ex-Soviet neighbours agreed to a new truce from midnight on Sunday, as international mediators push for a stop to three weeks of heavy ...
Surge in deadly crossings from crisis-hit Lebanon
A children's charity has found an increase in Lebanese attempting the dangerous crossing into Cyprus.
Israel denies visas to UN staff over settlement blacklist
Most of the UN OCHR's international staff have been forced to leave Israel this year after their visas were not renewed, a spokesman said.
Letting go of Lebanon's revolutionary nostalgia
Comment: Lebanon must let go of the symbolism of last year's revolution and accept its current uncertainty in order to create new hope in this ...
Gone but not forgotten: The fight for Syria's disappeared
As the war draws on in Syria, the fight to remember those missing becomes increasingly difficult. But Wafa Ali Mustafa remains ...
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
Iranian militias re-name Syrian streets names after Khomeini, Solemani
Iranian militias in eastern Syria are changing the names of local streets in a 'provocative and sectarian' way in an effort to forcibly alter ...
Watchdog urges sanctions over civilian deaths in Syria's Idlib
HRW has urged sanctions for Assad and Russia over attacks on Idlib.
Azerbaijan strikes inside Armenia as Karabakh fighting widens
Azerbaijan conducted attacks inside Armenia as the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh continues to escalate.
Turkey support lifts spirits in Azerbaijan
Strong pro-Turkish sentiment has taken over Azerbaijan following Ankara's support for Baku amid its ongoing military conflict with Armenia over ...
Russia became a new member of the 47-seat UN human rights council on Tuesday.
Erdogan denied claims that Turkey had sent Syrian fighters in support of its ally Azerbaijan.
Relief, dismay and anger have surrounded the latest additions to the UN's Human Rights Council
Sweeping forest fires ravaged parts of Syria over the weekend, deeply impacting thousands of locals.
Both sides have accused each other of breaking a ceasefire brokered by Russia.
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