Last year in Yemen was harsh, tumultuous and violent. 2018 has brought both hopes of bringing peace and fears of deepening war. Yemenis face two options this year: the war could be bloodier and more inhumane than the previous twelve months - or it could be a window to fruitful peace talks...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 6 child fighters killed by Syrian rebels while they were fighting along with the regime forces in January, sources said. Shortage in manpower among the regime forces pushed Bashar al-Assad to recruit children and women in loyal areas to defend his palace...

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 7 displaced people have burned to death in airstrikes on their van while they were fleeing regime bombardment on rebel-held areas in Idlib and Aleppo, Civil Defense agency said on Friday.  The White Helmets rescuing group said the...

  (Zaman Al Wasl)- About 20 regime troops from the coastal province of Tartus have been killed in the last two weeks, according to pro-regime social media activists. The death toll included 2 officers and Brigadier General.    Activists also reported death of...