Rebel-held areas of Aleppo ‘completely besieged’
A UK-based observer group says Syrian regime fighters have seized the only…
Kerry meets Putin in bid to rescue Syria peace plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met Russian President Vladimir Putin…
In support of Egypt’s Syrian community, an NGO holds an Eid celebration
We aim to help people overcoming their everyday struggles, says organiser
Syria extends ceasefire despite heavy fighting in Aleppo
Damascus has extended a ceasefire for 72 hours, marking the second of…
Jihad v soccer: the Islamic State’s convoluted love-hate relationship
If Islamic State (IS) was serious about attacking Euro 2016, its plans…
Two Russian helicopter pilots killed by ‘Islamic State’ in Syria
Helicopter pilots called in action by the Syrian allies were shot down…
Syrian army extends truce, but fighting rages on
The Syrian army has extended a nationwide ceasefire for three days as…
UNESCO meets to expand World Heritage
UN cultural agency UNESCO will gather in Istanbul on Sunday to review…
Syrian army declares 72-hour halt in fighting
The Syrian regime troops have announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire coinciding with…
Udo Steinbach: ‘The physical end of ‘Islamic State’ is approaching’
In Syria and Iraq, the 'Islamic State' group has been losing ground…