Syria faces a complex landscape this week, from observing Ramadan amid ongoing conflict to potential peace talks and allegations of detainee torture. Read more...

A former British banker joins the fight against ISIS, a Ugandan official supports local churches, and a survey reveals Spanish views on texting and infidelity. Plus: An indictment in the Solingen attack. Read more...

Recent events in Syria include an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, the formation of a constitutional committee, and clashes near Damascus. A TV series is also under scrutiny. Read more...

Netanyahu rejects intimidation after Hamas releases a hostage video, while Israel prepares to defend Germana near Damascus, and reports surface of abuse against Palestinian prisoners. Read more...

Recent events in Israel include a suspected terrorist attack, evolving strategies in Syria, and a halt to aid entering Gaza until Hamas accepts a U.S. ceasefire proposal. Read more...

Trump's actions are causing global ripples, from tensions in Europe and the Middle East to concerns about the gentrification of space. This article examines the international impact of his policies. Read more...

Treasury Secretary shocked by fraud scale, while government pushes diversity in schools and mourns the loss of the oldest Holocaust survivor, Rose Girone. Read more...

A look at the week's top political stories, including controversy over a BBC Gaza documentary, the possibility of Syrian refugees returning home, and plans to ban new leasehold flats. Read more...

A look at the ongoing challenges facing Syria, including the limited impact of EU sanctions, the struggling electricity sector, and the personal devastation of returning home to destroyed areas. Read more...

Turkey demands disarmament of PKK branches in Syria and Iraq while a Kurdish insurgent group declares a ceasefire. Manbij also sees continued violence. Read more...

Controversy erupts over a Syrian leader's statement at a national dialogue, while the SDF announces the arrest of a suspected regime spy. UNICEF also reports on the dire situation for children in Sudan. Read more...

Recent reports detail a grim situation in Syria, including numerous arrests, deadly explosions from war remnants, and German assistance for refugees voluntarily returning home. Read more...

SDF Commander Abdi supports the message of Abdullah Ocalan's disarmament call, but distances himself from its immediate implementation. The PKK also declared a ceasefire in Turkey, linked to Ocalan's influence. Read more...

Recent explosions in Syria claim lives and injure many, while refugees from Ghent make a poignant return after a decade. A Belgian town invests in education. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after four decades of conflict, following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan to disarm. Turkey is also escalating military operations in northern Syria. Read more...

From the UK to Syria to Corsica, justice systems are facing major changes. This article examines proposed reforms, anti-mafia initiatives, and judicial referrals. Read more...

Syria grapples with Israeli airstrikes near Tartous, distrust from Israel regarding its new government, and the ongoing threat of landmines claiming lives, including civilians and security personnel. Read more...

The Middle East remains volatile as freed hostages recount harrowing experiences, aid blockades worsen conditions in Gaza, and Columbia University addresses campus unrest. Read more...

A look at global tensions, including China-US trade disputes, Syria's plea for sanctions relief, potential US-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Russia, and a lawsuit against the UC system. Read more...

Kurdish militants have declared a ceasefire in their 40-year conflict with Turkey, following a call to disarm from their imprisoned leader. Syria also plans a new free zone. Read more...