Trump wields influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor
WASHINGTON — Although President Donald Trump has not directly said he thinks JD Vance should be the heir…
Syria’s new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating attacks on civilians during…
Syria’s foreign minister to make first official visit to Moscow since Assad’s ouster
DAMASCUS, Syria — Russia announced Wednesday that Syria’s foreign minister will visit Moscow, the first official visit to…
2 volunteers die fighting Turkey wildfires, raising deaths to 17 since late June
ISTANBUL — The death toll from wildfires outside the city of Bursa in northwest Turkey rose to four…
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan’s ancient capital
KYOTO, Japan — Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years…
French court to decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for Syrian chemical attacks
BRUSSELS — France’s highest court is ruling Friday on whether it can strip the head of state immunity…
An ammunition depot explosion in Syria kills at least 7 people and injures scores
DAMASCUS, Syria — An explosion at an ammunition depot in northern Syria on Thursday killed at least seven…
Iran will hold nuclear talks with European nations in Turkey, the first since ceasefire with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday it would hold renewed talks this week with European nations over the…
Iran’s capital and surrounding province will shut for a day due to a heat wave
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian government offices, banks and businesses in the capital province of Tehran will shut down…
UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his…
A new mural in France shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in a swipe at Trump
ROUBAIX, France — As statements go, it’s a big one. A towering mural in France of the Statue…
Leaders of Azerbaijan and Syria discuss energy cooperation as they rebuild ties
The leaders of Azerbaijan and Syria on Saturday pledged to deepen their cooperation particularly in the energy sector,…