At least two civilians were killed in an explosion at a checkpoint in northern Syria, according to sources. Seven civilians were also wounded in the explosion in the Al-Bab subdistrict but the cause of the blast remains unclear, sources said. Casualties were taken to local hospitals....

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz but asked him to stay on in a caretaker capacity until he designates a successor to oversee parliamentary elections in November, according to local media. The monarch dissolved Parliament last...

Russia took on an active role in the war in Syria five years ago, saying it was fighting terrorism. What has it achieved and at what price? Experts give their assessments. Russia first announced military operations in Syria on September 30, 2015. The goal, Russian President Vladimir...

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad stressed the importance of the role played by Russian military bases in ensuring security and stability in Syria and fighting global terrorism. Al-Assad’s statements came during an exclusive interview with Russian TV channel Zvezda, during which he...