While some Syrians celebrated Ahmed al-Shara as head of state, others questioned how the decision to elevate the rebel leader ...

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, faced tough questioning in her Senate confirmation hearing.

Syria’s former governing party, the Baath, is no more. The party had ruled the country for decades until it was overthrown, along with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on December 8 after ...

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on ...

Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be Director of National Intelligence, will face ...

Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.

Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, caused an uproar by agreeing to work with the far-right AfD on immigration measures.

Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, is making waves by agreeing to work with the far ...

The election of Joseph Aoun to the presidency of Lebanon has profound implications for the country, both domestically and ...

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Assad’s final ouster appeared abrupt, it had its roots in Syria’s 2011 antigovernment protests, and Syrians will now face ...