Displaced Syrians spending the winter out in the open and non-governmental organisations have appealed for international support ahead of a decisive UN Security Council vote on cross-border aid. The UN Security Council was to vote Friday on extending humanitarian aid to Syria, including to...

In parts of the Middle East, Qasem Soleimani is revered as a hero. But in opposition-held Syria, the slain Iranian commander was seen as the man to kill. "We thank God for his assassination," said Ismail al-Asali, who survived a November missile strike on the northern Syrian displacement...

Attacks by the Assad regime continued in Syria's Idlib province on Friday despite Russia's recent announcement of a ceasefire in the region.  Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday announced a ceasefire, taking effect in the region at 02.00 p.m. local time (1200GMT). Following...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Pro-Iran militants have slaughtered six shepherds in northern Aleppo province, committing the second crime against shepherds in four days after the Raqqa massacre that left 27 dead, local activists said Friday. The Shiite militias have beheaded the victims near the...