The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Major Islamist rebel attack in Syria prompts Russian and Syrian airstrikes. Ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. Putin's strategic move linked to Ukrain...

Lawyer for Syrians who sued Doha Bank alleges kidnap threats and tracking devices used to thwart his clients’ case

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions launched a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo on Wednesday.

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham armed group and allied forces are reported to have captured Syrian army weapons depots.

Restoration of vital road to Lebanon's border crossing with Syria underway post ceasefire agreement, facilitating movement and rebuilding infrastructure.

Restoration of vital road to Lebanon's border crossing with Syria post-ceasefire agreement, aiding movement of people and goods.

The announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is welcome news for a region torn apart by more than a year of warfare. Hopefully when implemented, the ceasefire will offer some respite for both Lebanese and Israeli civilians.

In 1177BC, Amurapi, the last king of Ugarit in modern-day Syria, wrote in cuneiform on baked clay to the Hittite emperor Suppiluliuma II: “My father behold, the enemy’s ships have come; my cities were burned, and they did evil things in my country.” Soon, both the Hittite and Ugaritic kingdoms…

Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will be questioned over her 2017 meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad