Syria19 Sept 2026Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it. 19 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Rapist who fled UK before trial jailed in absenceAadel Nassrallah, 39, ran away to Syria before he could face justice, Newcastle Crown Court hears.18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC findsAustin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.17 Sept 202625 Aug 2026US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorismThe Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa. 25 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prisonAhmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.24 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international lawThe latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.22 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first timeLebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.20 Aug 202619 Aug 2026US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbaseDamascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.19 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Footballer bounces back from cancer to co-found clubBader Al-Akkad's "long journey" took in the war in Syria and a career-ending cancer diagnosis.16 Aug 2026...
