The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free ...

Elbridge Colby has said the US should stop focusing on the Middle East, and turn its military's attention to China ...

The American people chose a non-interventionist candidate, but that does not the United States will remain aloof from foreign ...

History tells us that where a fragmented coalition of armed groups finds itself in a political vacuum, more violence is ...

Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their ...

The pair initially faced nine terrorism charges, including conspiracy to commit murder on behalf of the Islamic State. Police ...

Concrete movement on an inclusive political transition in Syria will be key in ensuring the country gets the economic support ...

The Middle East's regional powers had been pursuing reconciliation. Syria's post-Assad transition will put that to the test.

Russia's parliament passed a law that would allow for the suspension of bans on groups that Moscow has designated as terrorist organisations on Tuesday - paving the way for it to normalise relations ...

Francis turned 88 on Tuesday and marked the occasion with revelations of a twin suicide bomb plot against him.

Palestinian officials tell AFP that mediators also contacted them about locating body of a soldier who has been missing since ...

A lightning rebel advance this month ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule, sparking jubilant scenes on the streets ...