One year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad: A timeline
EXPLAINER One year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad: A timeline As Syria celebrates one year since the fall of its longtime ruler, we look back at the events that…
From fear to freedom: Syrians reflect one year after Assad
Syrians say they’re celebrating a long-awaited sense of freedom, a year after the fall of the Assad regime.
Will Trump’s new security doctrine boost the rise of far right in Europe?
EXPLAINER Will Trump’s new security doctrine boost the rise of far right in Europe? The new security doctrine calls on the US to “cultivate resistance” within Europe. President Donald Trump…
Syria’s Prison of Secrets: The Search for Sednaya’s Missing
Witness Syria’s Prison of Secrets: The Search for Sednaya’s Missing After al-Assad’s fall, a lawyer uncovers files from a notorious prison that reveals the fate of Syria’s disappeared. When the…
How US pressure is squeezing Venezuela’s already fragile economy
Despite vast natural resources, Venezuela’s economy is in a fragile state.
China trade surplus tops $1tn for first time amid pivot to counter US lull
China trade surplus tops $1tn for first time amid pivot to counter US lull Chinese exports climb as exporters reroute shipments to other markets amid slump in shipments to the…
Syrians celebrate anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall
In Pictures Syrians celebrate anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall The country marks one year since the overthrow of the al-Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule. People celebrate as they wait for…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European allies as US pushes revised peace plan
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European allies as US pushes revised peace plan Ukrainian leader faces rising pressure from US to accept deal that Russia hints meets its wishes. Ukraine’s President…
Day-to-day lives of Beninois “have not been improved”
“The poverty level among youths is extremely high.”
Inside Syria’s fight to identify the disappeared
Inside Syria’s fight to identify the disappeared A team has begun the painstaking work of identifying the remains of the disappeared, but it could take years. Syria’s Identification Centre has…