(Zaman Al Wasl)- The Syrian resistance in eastern Hama damaged a Sukh-22 airplane by launching a number of colorful balloons filled with hydrogen gas in its direction. The plane was forced emergency land in Hama’s military airport on October 12, and it went out of services following the...

The start of this year proved deadly for one unit of about 100 Russian fighters supporting President Bashar al-Assad's troops in northern Syria. On Feb. 3, 38-year-old Maxim Kolganov was killed in a firefight with rebels near Aleppo when a bullet pierced his body armor and heart. Then,...

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said Thursday that he will be seeking to form a “national accord” government quickly, saying one of its main tasks would be to agree on a “just” electoral law and hold parliamentary elections on time. “I look forward to starting the...

The family of Austin Tice, a US journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, renewed calls Wednesday for his release as a banner highlighting his case was unveiled by press freedom groups. The #FreeAustinTice banner was attached to the facade of the Newseum, a museum focused on news media...