In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage to competing ambitions.
Syria's 'Caesar' discloses his identity, calls for punishing 'criminal' Assad
The Syrian military defector who documented atrocities committed by the Bashar Assad regime by smuggling tens of thousands of photos of Syrian detainees killed by torture has revealed his identity.
Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul until it was destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2017.
Protesters set fire to Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister’s paternal home
The home of Bangladesh’s founding leader was set on fire as his daughter, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave a speech on social media. Hasina, who was forced to resign and flee to neighboring ...
Santorini residents flee after days of earthquakes
Thousands of people have been evacuating Santorini after days of increased seismic activity that is threatening some of the island’s cliff-top houses. Quakes have been felt on Santorini every few ...