The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

On May 23, 2025, the United States lifted many sanctions that had isolated Syria’s economy for over a decade. This includes a ...

Areas within the Idlib province are still being developed, Abu Tarek explains, and, unlike under the Assad regime, it’s ...

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said surprises will emerge amid the conflict with Iran that will make Israel's ...

Dominique de Villepin, who recently announced a new political party, says in an exclusive written interview with Al-Monitor ...

The US and many of its allies in Europe have taken al-Sharaa up on the offer. US officials view the new Syrian administration as an opportunity to not only wipe the slate clean on decades of ...

The Colombian city’s cultural scene is getting a shake-up, with creative locals whipping up fusion flavours and mixing ...

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Four days into their war with Iran, Israelis are shaken and anxious, yet remain resilient, still backing Prime Minister ...

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion unleashed a ferocious assault, swiftly dismantling Iran’s warfighting infrastructure.

George's Place was one of many businesses Lebanese immigrant Sabbagha opened in the first half of the 20th century. His story is one of family, faith, love.