A landmark UN Security Council delegation visited Damascus to build trust and discuss Syria's political transition, marking a major step in its international reintegration. Read the full report.
Investigators reveal a lone individual, not a gang, stole Roman-era statues from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, dealing a blow to the nation's post-war cultural recovery.
Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.
Home Secretary faces backlash after reportedly considering UK asylum for Syrian defector while maintaining hardline stance on refugee routes
The extraordinary double life of a quiet Scottish church organist has been revealed as that of Hitler's former personal pianist, exposing a dark chapter of history hidden in rural Scotland for decades.
Damascus faces international condemnation as new reports reveal the Assad government is allegedly manipulating families of missing persons for political leverage against Western nations.
Bashar al-Assad secures overwhelming victory in Syria's controversial presidential election while Western nations dismiss the process as illegitimate and undemocratic.
Explosions reported in Damascus as Syrian air defences allegedly intercept Israeli missiles targeting military facilities near the coastal city of Baniyas.
Explosions rock Syrian capital as alleged Israeli missile attack hits building near Iranian embassy, marking significant escalation in regional tensions.
Exclusive investigation reveals KGB's suspected involvement in the 1978 umbrella murder of Georgi Markov. New forensic evidence points to a ricin pellet, echoing tactics from Netflix's 'The Killer'.
The UN refugee agency warns of a coercive campaign by Syria's government, forcing vulnerable refugees in Lebanon to return to an unsafe homeland, despite ongoing risks and lack of basic services.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces mounting criticism for the forced closure of key Sunni mosques in Damascus, a move decried as a blatant attempt to suppress religious freedom and inflame sectarian divisions.
A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, who defected to South Korea decades ago, has made a desperate plea to be sent back to the North, citing a lifetime of loneliness and a yearning to see his homeland one last time.
A former Australian cyclist has stunned the sporting world by breaking a national record after defecting to represent Great Britain. The dramatic switch has left Aussie fans reeling.
Former President Donald Trump lashes out at a former Republican who switched allegiance to the Democrats in a crucial swing state, calling him a 'total loser'.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a rare visit to a Sunni mosque in Damascus, a move seen as an attempt to bridge sectarian divides in the war-torn country.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has threatened South Korea with "unbearable" consequences if it fails to stop activists from sending anti-regime leaflets across the border.
A former Ukrainian official has been found dead in a swimming pool in Spain, sparking speculation of foul play amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Israeli warplanes targeted a building near Damascus, killing an Iranian adviser. The strike raises tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Violent clashes erupt between Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes in the Damascus countryside, raising fears of escalating conflict in the region.
Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes near Damascus, targeting alleged Iranian-linked sites. The attack raises fears of further escalation in the region.
Syria's president condemns recent Israeli attacks on Damascus, pledging to protect the Druze minority. Tensions escalate as regional conflict deepens.
A Syrian journalist captured the terrifying moment an Israeli airstrike hit near his location in Damascus. The footage shows the immediate aftermath and chaos on the ground.
Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign against Syria, striking the country's defence ministry in Damascus. This marks the third consecutive day of attacks, raising fears of further regional escalation.
Syria claims Israel launched an airstrike near Damascus, killing a Druze leader and raising fears of regional escalation. Read the latest on this developing story.
Syria claims Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near Damascus, killing several. Tensions rise as regional instability deepens.
Syria's state media reports an Israeli airstrike near Damascus, killing two civilians and injuring others, escalating regional tensions.