FBI informant exposed as double agent for ISIS
Exclusive investigation reveals Kashif Patel, a Detroit-area man, collected FBI payments while secretly aiding Islamic State operatives in a shocking breach of national security.
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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.
US man charged in NY Hamas weapons plot
A US citizen from New York faces serious federal charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle military-grade equipment to Hamas militants in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ex-FBI Chief Kash Patel Named UFC Security Head
Former FBI counterterrorism director Kash Patel reveals his surprising new role as UFC's head of security, bringing elite law enforcement expertise to protect fighters and fans in the high-stakes world of mixed martial arts.
Israeli missiles strike Syrian defence sites near Damascus
Explosions reported in Damascus as Syrian air defences allegedly intercept Israeli missiles targeting military facilities near the coastal city of Baniyas.
British ISIS brides sentenced in Albanian court
Two British women who travelled to Syria to join ISIS have been sentenced to prison in Albania, marking a significant development in the global fight against terrorism and foreign fighters.
British-Syrian man identified as Islamic State terrorist
Exclusive investigation reveals British-Syrian national named in leaked Islamic State files as the terrorist who murdered American journalist James Foley, exposing security failures and ongoing threats.
Assad Hospitalised in Suspected Poisoning Attack
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been urgently hospitalised following a suspected poisoning incident in what authorities believe may be an assassination attempt, according to a respected human rights monitoring organisation.
Israeli air strike hits Iranian officials in Damascus
Explosions rock Syrian capital as alleged Israeli missile attack hits building near Iranian embassy, marking significant escalation in regional tensions.
Syrian commerce revival sparks Middle East hope
Amidst the ruins of war-torn Syria, a remarkable economic resurgence is taking root as ancient marketplaces and traditional crafts experience an unexpected revival, offering a glimmer of hope for the Middle East's future stability.
British boy trapped in Syrian camp: Family's plea for help
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.
ISIS bride's newborn son denied British citizenship
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.
Man survives 40 hours adrift in Mediterranean after shipwreck
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.
Assad Admits Ordering Ghouta Chemical Attack
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 Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Across Middle East
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.
Terror Suspect Claims He Was Forced to Join ISIS in Syria
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.
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