They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
DARAYA, Syria — When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears…
Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity
JARAMANA, Syria — Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her husband and four…
Israeli strikes in southwestern Syria kill 6 people as troops clash with residents
KOAYIAH, Syria (AP) — An Israeli strike Tuesday in southwestern Syria killed at least six people as Israeli…
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans…
Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning to Iran
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the…
Yemen’s Houthis say ‘any Israeli vessel’ a target again
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned shippers early Wednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling…
Syria says military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in coastal region ends
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s interim government on Monday announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents…
Syria’s neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
AMMAN, Jordan — Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of…
Martial law chaos: Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to…
Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire in a 40-year insurgency in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday…
Syria’s national dialogue conference is in flux amid pressure for a political transition
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help…
Turkey says it would reconsider its military presence in Syria if Kurdish militants are eliminated
Turkey’s foreign minister says his country would reconsider its military presence in northeastern Syria if that country’s new…