Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report. Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia after being granted asylum…

Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad

Syrians gathered in cities around the world to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government with chants and prayers after opposition fighters entered the capital Damascus following a stunning advance.…

What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region

On December 8, after a rapid offensive that lasted less than two weeks, Syrian opposition forces entered Damascus and declared the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The Syrian president and…

‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech

Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Ummayad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be ‘hard work’. The leader of the main Syrian opposition armed group that seized Syria’s…

‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Idlib, Syria – “My name was number 1100,” Hala said, still fearful of being identified by her real name. Hala is one of the thousands who have been freed from…

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of…

‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict

President-elect Donald Trump has signalled that, under his administration, the United States would cease any involvement in Syria’s long-running civil war, hinting at a possible end to support for Kurdish-led…

Germany’s far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time

Alice Weidel’s nomination comes before snap elections expected in February next year. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has named party leader Alice Weidel as its first chancellor nominee, before…

Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein

The top Biden diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah. Doha, Qatar – The weakening of Syria’s government with the…

Syrian opposition reach Damascus countryside in rapid advance

NewsFeed Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance. Video from the town of Jaramana showed residents toppling a statue of President Bashar al-Assad’s father,…