Bashar al-Assad

Israel's military has killed several armed militants in southern Syria, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.

US and Iran agreed to end their war after over 100 days of killing, but analysts warn that Israel's expansionist "Greater Israel" ideology has driven decades of Middle Eastern conflicts and threatens future peace efforts.

Israeli Defence Minister Katz asserted Israel operates independently from US direction, rejecting criticism over refusing a US-Iran ceasefire agreement while maintaining military positions in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza despite regional tensions and thousands of casualties.

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus over his online comments criticizing a journalist.

President Trump warned Iran that the interim accord remains conditional and threatened to resume bombing campaigns if Tehran fails to comply, while praising the deal's market benefits and predicting lower oil prices.

Trump tells Netanyahu that Syria, not Israel, should combat Hezbollah due to excessive violence and casualties.

A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man to 26 years for torturing and raping prisoners under al-Assad's regime.

Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing, or returning to old normal?

Refugee numbers dropped slightly in 2025, but many returned home to face turmoil and insecurity.

Turkey succumbs to dictatorship as President Erdogan consolidates power and erodes state structures.

Experts analyze how the 2026 Iran war undermined Trump's objectives, strengthened Iran's regional position, destabilized Gulf alliances, damaged U.S. credibility, and deepened Middle Eastern divisions contrary to administration goals.

How Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reshaping the Turkish republic

Testing ties: Erdogan and Putin, the end of an unlikely partnership

Putin says Russia will win war in Ukraine in New Year’s Eve address

The US and Israel conducted a 100-day military campaign against Iran starting February 28, destroying its nuclear program, decimating its military capabilities, and killing Supreme Leader Khamenei, significantly degrading the regime's power and economy.

Israeli offensive in Lebanon gives Hezbollah new purpose

Post-war Syria and the violence of reconstruction

Israel's military killed several armed terrorists in southern Syria on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Israel would respond immediately with force to any Iranian attack, asserting independence from US influence amid deepening tensions over a US-Iran memorandum, while continuing military operations in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza despite the agreement.

Why Is Iran Signing The US Deal? Hormuz And Sanctions

Trump suggests Syria fight Hezbollah, sparking fears in Lebanon.

Trump tells Netanyahu that Syria, not Israel, should combat Hezbollah due to excessive violence and casualties.

For Israel, After the Gaza War Comes Politics

If Hezbollah Is Defending Lebanon, Who Keeps Attacking Israel?

Global displacement falls for first time in a decade, but refugee crisis continues: UNHCR report

The UN refugee agency reported that global displacement fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, though 41.6 million people remain displaced; 14.7 million returned home, yet face dangerous conditions and insecurity.

Nathalie Bussemaker wins the 2026 Carr-Ryan Center Prize for Human Rights for her analysis on Syrian refugees.

Turkey, which repeatedly pivoted toward Russia since 2003 amid NATO friction, is now realigning westward by reducing Russian energy dependence and deepening NATO cooperation ahead of hosting the alliance's 2024 summit.

Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts

Israel protects the last stronghold of drug traffickers in Syria

Syrian authorities arrest a former Assad-era commander on war crimes charges.

Explainer: What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group at war with Israel?

Syria’s Accountability Gap: The Najib Trial and the Case for the ICC

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris at the People's Palace in Damascus.

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire, killing at least 47 people.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon with US and Qatari mediation and Iranian help.

Trump betrays Israel's security by suggesting Syria confront Hezbollah, a move detached from regional realities.

Trump publicly criticized Netanyahu for Israel's prolonged Hezbollah campaign causing excessive casualties, signaling a deepening rift between the leaders as tensions threaten a scheduled US-Iran peace deal Friday.

A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man to 26 years in prison for torture and rape of detainees during Syria's civil war.

Wall Street Is Gaining Access to New Catastrophe Models to Help Predict Wars

Iran fights to keep Lebanon as leverage in high-stakes US deal

UNHCR: Global refugee displacement declines for first time in 10 years

Global displacement fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade to 5.4 million people.

Hezbollah is Lebanon's most prominent and powerful political party, influencing the country's future amidst conflict with Israel.

The US brings an ambitious Syria peace plan to the UN for backing and approval.

Turkey abandoned its neutral stance between Russia and NATO, actively supporting Ukraine through military cooperation and Syrian reconstruction while Russia's Ukraine preoccupation weakened Moscow's regional influence.

The US and Israel have significantly degraded Iran's military and nuclear capabilities after 100 days of war.

Turkish President Erdogan is shifting away from Russia toward Ukraine, leveraging Syria's leadership change to help Kyiv establish military and security partnerships in the Middle East, diminishing Putin's regional influence significantly.

UN Reform Without Women Is Not Reform at All