Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-Assad
Masoud Pezeshkian and his supporters say measures will be tough to enforce as hardline parliament pushes for approval
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regime
Israeli prime minister takes to the stand to fight graft allegations that he has dismissed as a dangerous distraction
An archaeological discovery in Syria may force a revision of the alphabet’s origin story
Allies of the ruling family have fled while coastal areas from which the regime drew support are celebrating its downfall
Israeli PM accuses legal authorities of pursuing a witch-hunt against him
Helping Damascus stretched Tehran’s capabilities, while Russia exploited perceived western weakness
HTS issues amnesty for conscripted military but Israel grabs territory on border
On the outskirts of Damascus, Saydnaya holds the secrets to the fate of thousands who disappeared under the dictator
Geir Pedersen warns there is ‘no way to exclude’ Islamist group that led offensive against Assad regime
Lots could still go wrong but the demise of one of the world’s most cruel dictators is welcome
Syria’s strongman was feted in Riyadh three weeks ago. Now he is an asylum seeker in Moscow
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppled
Insider says Tehran declined to provide more military support for now-deposed Syrian leader
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTS
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the region
Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nation
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share power
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of Homs
Head of nuclear watchdog said ‘very concerning’ move could rapidly expand Tehran’s production capacity
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration
Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive
Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces
