A U.S.-backed alliance of Arab-Kurdish forces entered the key jihadist-held town of Tabqa on Monday as they pursued their campaign against the Islamic State group in northern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces have set their sights on Tabqa and the adjacent dam as part of their broader...

Syrian regime military is ready to halt fire around the rebel-held town hit by a suspected chemical attack if experts are sent in to conduct a probe, Russia's defense ministry said Monday. "The command of the Syrian armed forces has expressed readiness to cease hostilities in Khan...

Al-Qaeda's leader has urged his followers and all militants in Syria to unite ranks and prepare for protracted war. Ayman al-Zawahri told the extremists to remain steadfast and change tactics to a guerrilla war. His remarks came in an audio message released on Monday by al-Qaeda's media arm...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime warplanes stepped up its aerial bombing on the northern countryside of Homs province, killing 5 civilians, local reporter said on Monday. The airstrikes have targeted towns of Teldo, Kafrlaha, Tel Zahab and al-Tybah. Two women were among the casualties. In...