At least six people have died after the most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades rocked the capital of Tirana and surrounding region early on Tuesday, causing several buildings to collapse and burying residents in the rubble. The 6.4 magnitude quake struck shortly before 4 a.m....

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam acknowledged on Tuesday that the record turnout in local elections won by opposition, pro-democracy candidates highlighted dissatisfaction with her administration, while appealing for an end to violent protests. Appearing tired and drawn, Lam spoke a day after...

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- The Syrian regime has transferred five political detainees from Sweida central prison to notorious Sednaya Military prison near the capital, a step before being executed, a well-informed military source told Zaman al-Wasl Monday.   Names of the detainees are...

Following Turkish military operations clearing areas in northern Syria from terrorists, a university in a Turkish border region has set to offer education in the liberated areas. Gaziantep University, located in the southeastern Turkish province of the same name, established faculties in...