Israeli troops kill 20 in Gaza Strip, attack school sheltering displaced Palestinians Residents say clusters of houses were bombed and some set ablaze in Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun and Jabalia towns
Syrian authorities reopen schools, a week after upheaval that overthrew Assad New Syrian flag is raised to student applause in a Damascus school; foreign powers, neighbours weighing their stance on new rulers
World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks Droughts are projected to affect 75 per cent of the world's population by 2050, says UN report
Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks Israel has also carried out hundreds of strikes on Syria's strategic weapons stockpiles
US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says US makes direct contact with HTS; Arab diplomats call for a peaceful and inclusive political transition that leads towards elections and a new constitution
'Endless torture': Turkish inmate recalls hell of Syria jails After 20 years jailed in Syria, half Mehmet Erturk's teeth are missing and the other half are threatening to fall out
A palace in shock: Bashar Al Assad's final moments in Syria When rebel forces launched offensive in Syria's north on November 27, Assad was in Moscow, where his wife Asma has been treated for cancer
Egypt, Jordan demand Israel to pull out of demilitarized zone in Syria The foreign ministers of the two countries were speaking at a press conference in Jordan
Syria rebel leader not interested in new conflicts, says country is 'war-weary' 'Uncalculated military adventures' were not needed, said Ahmed Al Sharaa who is considered Syria's de facto leader
Watch: Abdullah bin Zayed attends Aqaba ministerial meetings on Syria During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to Syria's security, stability, unity, and sovereignty
