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Humanitarian aid in northwest Syria is dying out

Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria.

Danielle Summer Jul 25, 2023

UN plead for cross-border mandate extension before ISIS resurge in Syria

UN request that the cross-border mandate in Syria is extended for at least 12 months, to allow humanitarian organisations to continue providing vital support and resources to the 4.1 million people in North-West Syria.

Danielle Summer Jul 03, 2023

The UK has committed £3.8 billion to the Syria Crisis in 12 years

The UK pledges a further £150 million to the people seeking humanitarian assistance in Syria. Over 12 years, the UK has contributed around £3.8 billion to support the people affected by the largest refugee crises in the world.

Danielle Summer Jun 16, 2023

Do you feel like killing Isis militants? Hezbollah just released a video game for that

Lebanon's Hezbollah produced a video game simulating the battlefields of Syria and allowing users to launch attacks on the Islamic State.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 01, 2018

US strike killed at least 100 Russian mercenaries during Syria attack

The US killed at least 100 Russian mercenaries during a failed attack on a US-held base in the oil-rich Deir Ezzor region of Syria.

Nicole Rojas Feb 14, 2018

Dinner party with a difference - Meet the refugee speaking the universal language of food

Majeda Khouri is a Syrian refugee living in the UK and sharing her fascinating story one spoonful at a time.

Holly Snelling Feb 03, 2018

Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Russia for a quick meeting with Vladimir Putin

Although the agenda for the meeting is not known, Syria and Iran's presence in the strife-torn region are expected to figure.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 25, 2018

Syrians are covering one eye in photos to protest Assad's regime

Syrians are covering one eye in photos to support #SolidaritywithKarim after baby lost one eye in artillery attack on eastern Ghouta by Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 20, 2017

One violent death every minute as global homicide rate rises for first time in a decade

Over half a million people were the victims of murder, war and other forms of lethal violence, Small Arms Survey finds.

IBT UK Contributor Dec 07, 2017

As war rages on, Syria's football team is close to qualifying for the World Cup

The team's success has left many Syrians feeling conflicted due to its strong ties with President Assad.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 05, 2017

President Trump ends secret CIA programme to arm moderate anti-Assad rebels in Syria

The move is seen by some as a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Nicole Rojas Jul 20, 2017

German schoolgirl captured in Mosul with all-female Isis suicide squad

The 16-year-old schoolgirl, who has been named as Linda Wenzel, came from a small town near Dresden.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 18, 2017

Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump on TV is very different from real person

The Russian president cautiously praised Trump and expressed hope to improve Washington-Moscow ties.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 09, 2017

Watch Israeli fighter jets destroy Syrian tanks as tension mounts on Golan Heights

IDF targeted tanks and machine gun after 10 mortars landed into Israel-controlled territory.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 25, 2017

Russia terms US' downing of Syrian warplane as 'act of aggression'

Moscow urges US and other parties to respect Syria's territorial sovereignty.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 19, 2017

US aircraft shoots down Assad regime jet in northern Syria, Pentagon confirms

The Syrian military confirmed the the jet's lone pilot was killed in the downing.

Nicole Rojas Jun 19, 2017

FBI Director James Comey: 'We Can't Talk Details' About Russia Election Probe Publicly Yet

Donald Trump to host Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

The meeting comes against a backdrop of allegations of Russian interference in US elections and firing of FBI director James Comey.

Vasudevan Sridharan May 10, 2017

Thousands of civilians to be evacuated from besieged parts of Syria

It follows months of negotiations between Assad's government and insurgents.

Tareq Haddad Apr 14, 2017

Slim majority of Americans support Trump's missile strikes on Syria

However, most people would oppose additional US military action against the Assad regime.

Nicole Rojas Apr 11, 2017

Sir Michael Fallon singles out Russia for Syria 'war crimes'

Fallon claims Russia were responsible for gas attack 'by proxy' for backing Assad regime.

Oli Gamp Apr 09, 2017

Asia: Trump's Syria strike prompts investors to leap to 'safe haven' assets

Oil prices experienced a rebound as Brent crude rose by 1.02%

Pramod Sharma Apr 07, 2017

Exiled Syrian activists pelt Paris embassy with eggs and flour to protest chemical attack

They were protesting against the Khan Sheikhoun air strike that killed 73 people in Syria.

Isabelle Gerretsen Apr 06, 2017

Don't look away from the images of children Assad has murdered in Syria

When Britain and others decided to take no military action against Assad, he knew he could act with impunity.

Oz Katerji Apr 04, 2017

Poignant photos of elderly man's ruined classic car collection in bombed-ravaged Aleppo

Vintage cars owned by Mohammad Mohiuddin Anis, 70, have been reduced to twisted hulks of rusted metal, just as Aleppo has been reduced to piles of shattered glass and dusty debris.

David Sim Mar 14, 2017