The family of a 10-year-old British boy, whose mother took him to Syria to join ISIS, is fighting for his safe return from a squalid detention camp. They argue the UK government has a duty to rescue the child from a life of radicalisation and despair.
Shamima Begum, who fled London as a schoolgirl to join ISIS, has lost a fresh legal bid to have her newborn son recognised as a British citizen, leaving the child stateless in a Syrian camp.
A young Syrian man survives two days adrift in the Mediterranean, clinging to a plastic fuel canister, after a people-smuggling boat capsizes, claiming 11 lives. His harrowing story of hope and survival.
In a shocking interview, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad admits to the 2013 sarin gas attack on Ghouta that killed hundreds of civilians, marking a grim anniversary with a chilling confession.
Qatar issues a stern condemnation of recent Israeli airstrikes across the Middle East, warning of severe repercussions for regional stability and the security of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
A British terror suspect on trial at the Old Bailey claims he was forced to join ISIS in Syria after being kidnapped. The defence argues he was a victim, not a willing extremist, as the prosecution presents evidence from his electronic devices.
Qatar launches a fierce diplomatic offensive, condemning recent Israeli military actions in Gaza, Syria, and Yemen. Doha warns of catastrophic regional repercussions and a severe impact on fragile mediation efforts.
Following a fatal incident at a Texas summer camp, child safety advocates demand immediate review of UK camping safety laws to prevent similar tragedies.
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Exclusive: The emotional farewell letter written by SAS Sergeant Matt Tonroe to his young son before he was killed in a roadside bomb in Syria has been made public, revealing a father's eternal love and a soldier's brave acceptance of his duty.
In a landmark operation, Australia has repatriated 11 women and children from a Syrian detention camp, igniting a fierce debate on national security and human rights.
The UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, has found particles of processed uranium at a previously undeclared site in Syria. The discovery revives concerns over Damascus's clandestine nuclear activities and potential Israeli involvement.
Exclusive report reveals the growing humanitarian and security crisis as Australia refuses to repatriate dozens of women and children from squalid ISIS-linked detention camps in Syria.
An exclusive investigation into the escalating sectarian violence and brutal revenge killings in Syria, where old wounds fuel a new, hidden war long after the main conflict has faded from headlines.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Alexanda Kotey, member of the ISIS 'Beatles' terror cell, worked undetected in a British kebab shop before his reign of terror alongside Jihadi John.
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.
Ten years after their harrowing 2,700-mile journey from war-torn Syria, two siblings reflect on their incredible escape, resilience, and building a new life in Germany.
The grieving family of 11-year-old Lottie Zahra, who tragically drowned in Texas flash floods while returning from summer camp, break their silence in an emotional tribute to their 'beautiful, kind' daughter.
The young British daughter of ISIS terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh, a member of the notorious 'Beatles' cell, has been killed in a Syrian drone strike. This development raises profound questions about the legacy of foreign fighters and the innocent lives cau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms a former Sydney man was killed in a Damascus drone strike, as Iran vows retaliation against Israel.
Exclusive: Aiden Aslin, one of the notorious ISIS 'Beatles', is back on British soil after being captured in Syria. The repatriation of the terror cell member, linked to the brutal beheadings of Western hostages, raises major national security questions a
Former UK Ambassador to Syria, Tom Fletcher, delivers a chilling analysis, arguing that Bashar al-Assad's brutal tactics are the primary catalyst for radicalisation, not the Bedouin communities often blamed.
Notorious landlord Lawrence Gibbons, dubbed Britain's worst, sparks outrage with plans to sell a woodland Gypsy Traveller camp in Kent. Residents face eviction as the site, plagued by poor conditions, goes on the market.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces backlash as reports reveal taxpayer money was used to fly ISIS-linked women and children from Syria in business class.
Ankara signals potential diplomatic breakthrough with Damascus after over a decade of hostility, raising hopes for regional stability.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been accused of sheltering Turkish Sunni Islamist militants in Beirut, raising tensions in the region. The allegations come amid ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Tensions escalate between Syria and Jordan as the UN reports a surge in drug smuggling across borders, with both nations trading accusations.
Turkey has retaliated with airstrikes in northern Syria following a bomb attack in Ankara, escalating tensions in the region.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invokes religious rhetoric to justify military operations in Syria, sparking international debate.