Syrian rebels on Friday have made more gains in the northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughour, taking control of al-Mentar base, less than a month after seizing control of Idlib, the provincial capital there. At least 30 soldiers have been killed and wounded by rebels in a l-Mentar base,...

(Reuters) - The United Nations aid chief on Friday urged the Security Council to impose an arms embargo and sanctions in Syria for violations of humanitarian law as special envoy Angelina Jolie pleaded with council members to visit millions of Syrian refugees. The aid official, Valerie...

(Reuters) - Taliban insurgents shot rockets onto a U.S. base outside Kabul and targeted Afghan government buildings in a provincial capital on Friday, as they officially launched their spring offensive in a year that has already seen fierce fighting. There were no casualties in either...

Arab youth consider Saudi Arabia as their country’s biggest ally for the fourth year running, highlighting their continued trust in the role the Kingdom today plays in the region’s larger socio-political narrative. This is a key finding of the 7th Annual ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller Arab...