The Latest Breaking News from Syria

As they spend their first Ramadan in their country in years, many Syrians who’ve recently returned from abroad to a homeland they were forced to flee have been celebrating the end of the Assad family’s rule

The streets of Damascus are once again full of life, as people are preparing for the annual Eid celebrations.

While Turkey’s government is struggling to deal with mass protests at home (after Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was imprisoned), in foreign affairs it is in an increasingly strong position as a key power broker in deals with Europe, the US and Russia. At the crossroads between Asia and Europe, Turkey…

Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her family during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies.

German authorities say the German and Austrian interior ministers have broken off a planned trip to Syria because of a possible threat to their delegation

Israeli PM says he will take ‘more powerful repression’ if Hamas does not release remaining hostages

Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said troops fired back at gunmen who attacked them, before launching a drone attack.

After Assad’s fall, Syria was poised for liberation. Instead, ethnic violence, sectarian dogma, and unchecked power are threatening to turn victory into yet another nightmare.

Syrian media say an Israeli strike in the southwestern village has killed at least four people as Israeli troops occupying the area clashed with local residents

For Syrians observing Ramadan, this Muslim holy month is their first in their homeland since the end of the Assad family's iron-fisted rule