The Latest Breaking News from Bashar alAssad

The United States was pushing Thursday for an "inclusive" transition in Syria from president Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule, after the country's new leaders pledged to protect minority rights.

Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war.

Syria's Baath Party suspends activities and transfers assets to government amid leadership crisis.

Experts say price of building a reactor could be double that of CSIRO estimate; New York police warn executives about danger after shooting

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew visits Jobar – north of Damascus – which was devastated by some of the fiercest battles of the civil war. She meets residents returning home for the first time in more than a decade. Both they, and Syria itself, face major challenges in starting anew

People at Bashar al-Assad’s villa in the Syrian capital celebrate but also express concern over Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.

Hopes new leaders will revitalise public services previously hampered by authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad

Khamenei says ‘America and Zionists’ masterminded collapse of Syrian regime that was backed by Tehran