Syria's capital is facing a "terrible" spike in COVID-19 infections, with hospitals packed, patients scouring Facebook for advice and medics fearing the virus is spreading faster than clinics can test for it. Authorities in government-held areas have confirmed 999 cases including 48 deaths...

 A Syrian toddler was killed and seven family members wounded overnight in a blast attack in northern Idlib province. According to Zaman al-Wasl reporter, the blast that shaked the town of Jisr al-Shughour was preceded by a crossfire.   Also in northern Syria, about...

  At least 52 people have tested positive for coronavirus amid fears that the epidemic has turned out of control in regime-held areas, Syria's Health Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. Limited testing facilities and Syrian regime control over pandemic statistics have led to...

Two regime forces, including an officer, were killed Wednesday when unknown rebel group stormed a checkpoint for the regime army in the northwestern Hama city. According to Zaman al-Wasl reporter, the attack had targeted the notorious Military Intelligence checkpoint in the...