Rescuers freed four people from collapsed buildings in Myanmar early on Monday, Chinese media reported, as searchers raced to find more survivors in Myanmar and Thailand.

Life for displaced Sudanese families is precarious.

Nearly 14 years after gaining independence, people in South Sudan continue to face violence and deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing more than 140 people and causing extensive damage, with rescuers in Bangkok searching for 81 people in the rubble of a collapsed building. David Grunebaum,...

American economist Jeffrey Sachs - who is a Jewish by faith - has blasted Israel, accusing it of rejecting Arab peace initiatives for two-state solution amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has killed thousands of people in...

The Syrian presidency announced an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.

The Syrian presidency announced an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.

The United Nations has released a horrific report on the situation in Sudan. The UN's child agency reveals that children as young as one year old were raped at the start of the war.

Syria’s Alawite stronghold sees days of deadly violence between al-Assad loyalists and security forces.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, sparking widespread violence and looting as government forces retreat. Civilians and aid workers now struggle to restore order in the devastated city.

Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa is currently involved in shuttle diplomacy in West Asia. Syria's de facto ruler visited Türkiye and nations in the Gulf. In our next report, we ask: is Syria making gains from the shuttle diplomacy?

Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the risk of...

Donald Trump unleashed a storm of executive orders in the first few hours of taking over the presidency. The US judiciary is now gearing up to face a potential avalanche of challenges. In the first of these, 22 states are suing to stop...

As Donald Trump embarks on his second term, Africa anticipates key appointments that could shape US relations with the continent and influence future diplomatic and economic strategies.

For decades, Syria’s Assad family maintained a tight grip on Lebanon, wielding influence over its politics and shaping its alliances

There was a steep rise in political violence over the past year, with Ukraine and Palestine considered the two major global hotspots of conflict.

Syrian Christians are celebrating Christmas for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December.

The whole Syria remains in the turmoil situation with the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. To take the advantage of situation, countries hit sites across Syria as regional actors in the Middle East scrambled to defend their...

Syria is under siege again, but this time from all sides in the aftermath of President Bashar al-Assad's abrupt ouster and rebels taking charge -- Global powers are rushing to protect their interests. Watch in for more details!

Some Syrian Islanders say they're feeling hopeful tonight. Yesterday, rebels ousted Syria's longtime president, after more than a decade of civil war. Hundreds of Syrians now live here on PEI. Steve Bruce caught up with a few of them today.

Syria's authoritarian regime was toppled on Sunday, bringing optimism for those hoping for a country free of violence and oppression. But Syrians on P.E.I. say change won't happen overnight, and they still feel worried about what the...

In Syria, Ahmed Al Shar, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), addressed a cheering crowd at the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. This occurred after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Following Assad's downfall, Assad and his...

Rebel leader Abu Mohammed Al-Golani is set to play a major role in Syria’s future. The National’s Ellen Mauro breaks down how he rose in the rebel ranks and how his leadership could impact the country.

Kochi: Patriarch of Antioch Ignatius Aphrem II, the head of the Syrian Orthodox Church, arrived in Kochi on Saturday for a 10-day visit to Kerala. However, sources suggest that this trip might get shortened due to the worsening crisis in...