Iraq’s Shiite militias that often serve as a proxy for neighboring Iran have taken a beating in Iraq’s election, while a Shiite cleric who set himself apart by taking a more nationalistic approach has emerged as Iraq’s strongest political figure. The results underscore growing...

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a gas pipeline at Deir Ali power station near Damascus, according to a statement published on Saturday on its affiliated Telegram channels. Daesh fighters "were able to plant and detonate explosives on the gas pipeline feeding...

 Wearing brown uniforms with orange rims and matching hats, several young Syrians with Down Syndrome served between the tables, while some others stood behind a bar, preparing food and beverage at the cafe called Sucette. This is Syria's first cafe run by 20 people with Down Syndrome,...

Syria's power outage crisis might continue for the next three years, as the period which the power stations will be repaired,  the Electricity Minister told state-run newspaper. According to the Al Watan, Ghassan al-Zamil said that the expansion of the Tishreen power station will...