Syria reopens London embassy after decade-long closure
Syria's foreign minister has reopened the embassy in London, marking a major step in the nation's international reintegration. Discover the details of this diplomatic thaw.
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Trump sprays Syrian president with cologne at White House
Donald Trump sprayed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa with $249 cologne during historic White House meeting, then questioned him about his wives. Read the full diplomatic incident details.
Tadamon Massacre: Assad's Killing Field Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Damascus suburb became Assad's killing field, with perpetrators still at large. Survivors break silence about mass executions and burning of bodies.
Trump's awkward joke to Syrian leader in White House
Donald Trump joked about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's marital status during historic White House meeting. Read the full details of this diplomatic encounter.
Ancient Roman statues stolen from Syria's museum
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.
Roman statues stolen from Syria's National Museum
Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.
Syrian President's Historic White House Visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant, makes a historic White House visit to meet Donald Trump. The agenda includes sanctions, a Syria-Israel security pact, and the fight against ISIS.
Russia, China veto UN sanctions on Assad aide
Russia and China block US-led efforts to maintain sanctions on Bashar al-Assad's senior adviser, dealing major blow to international accountability efforts in Syria conflict.
Assad intensifies Idlib attacks amid humanitarian crisis
Exclusive report reveals how Bashar al-Assad's forces, backed by Russian airpower, are escalating attacks on Idlib's last opposition stronghold, creating humanitarian catastrophe.
Syria's Idlib children face catastrophic conditions in assault
UNICEF reports devastating impact on children as Assad's forces intensify attacks on Idlib, with hospitals and schools destroyed in escalating conflict.
Diplomat Peter Ford, Middle East expert, dies at 86
Tributes pour in for unconventional British diplomat Peter Ford, whose remarkable career spanned Damascus to Bahrain and earned him the nickname 'our man in the sand dunes'.
Austin Tice Syria Disappearance Mystery Solved After 8 Years
After eight agonising years, the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria has been officially resolved, with authorities confirming his survival and ongoing captivity situation.
UK consultant jailed for funding Syrian terrorists
A London-based management consultant has been sentenced to six years in prison for funnelling thousands of pounds to Islamist terrorists in Syria while travelling business class and enjoying luxury hotels.
ISIS resurgence in Syria as security vacuum grows
Exclusive investigation reveals ISIS is regrouping in war-torn Syria, with deadly attacks surging dramatically following American troop withdrawal. Intelligence warns of growing threat.
Assad escalates Idlib offensive amid militant consolidation
Syrian regime forces intensify attacks on Idlib's last major opposition stronghold amid growing international concern over humanitarian crisis and militant consolidation.
Sydney woman's ISIS captivity nightmare revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australian mother Mariam Dabboussy became trapped in ISIS territory, detailing her desperate escape attempts and the ongoing legal battle to bring her home.
Scottish Parliament in heated treaty debate with Victoria
Holyrood faces constitutional clash as MSPs debate landmark treaty with Australian state of Victoria, sparking fierce political division and questions about parliamentary sovereignty.
11,000-Year-Old Teeth Reveal Neolithic Dentistry
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Syria shows early humans performed sophisticated dental procedures millennia before modern dentistry emerged.
Assad's Luxury Moscow Life in Skyscraper Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Bashar al-Assad's opulent new existence in a 1,000ft Moscow tower, spending days gaming in luxury apartments as Kremlin breaks silence on poisoning speculation.
Syria's Unhealed Wounds: The Search for Justice
An investigative exploration into Syria's painful reckoning with reconciliation and forgiveness amid ongoing conflict and human rights violations.
China invites US defence officials for talks in Guangxi
In a significant diplomatic development, China has invited US defence officials for crucial talks in Guangxi, signalling potential warming relations between the superpowers after years of tension.
ISIS bride returns to UK, living in London
Zehra Duman, who travelled to Syria to join ISIS as a teenager, has secretly returned to Britain and is living freely in London while security services monitor her movements.
Albanese Praises Trump in Diplomatic Surprise
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes unexpected diplomatic overture to Donald Trump following US election victory, signalling potential foreign policy shift
Starmer's India trade mission hits diplomatic crisis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces diplomatic embarrassment as India cancels ceremonial welcome amid escalating trade deal tensions and protocol disputes during crucial Delhi visit.
Taiwan's economic defiance against Chinese pressure
Amidst growing military tensions with China, Taiwan demonstrates remarkable economic strength with projected GDP growth of 3.5%, challenging Beijing's dominance claims.
Syrian regime accused of exploiting missing persons crisis
Damascus faces international condemnation as new reports reveal the Assad government is allegedly manipulating families of missing persons for political leverage against Western nations.
Syrian forces launch major assault on Kurdish Aleppo positions
Intense fighting erupts in northern Syria as regime troops and allied militias target SDF positions in Aleppo, raising fears of renewed humanitarian crisis in the war-torn region.
Assad wins Syria election with 95.1% of vote
Bashar al-Assad secures overwhelming victory in Syria's controversial presidential election while Western nations dismiss the process as illegitimate and undemocratic.
Irish PM calls for stronger UK relations in Westminster address
Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers significant speech in Westminster, urging enhanced cooperation between Ireland and Britain while addressing Brexit challenges and future partnership opportunities.
China accused of water torture on UK diplomats
Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.
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