Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Ahed Badawi lived for more than a decade in Bahrain , a small Gulf country that — unlike her native Syria — rarely made headlines. It provided a refuge for her, her sister and their elderly mother during Syria’s 14 years of civil war . “Nothing at…

A Syrian artist has accomplished a remarkable and deeply inspiring feat by producing a complete copy of the Holy Quran through intricate gold-thread embroidery, a project that took an extraordinary 12 years to complete. This unique creation stands as a testament to both artistic mastery and unwavering spiritual devotion, blending…

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority sounded ready Wednesday to rule that the Trump administration may end the temporary protection that has been granted to more than 1.3 million immigrants from troubled countries. Congress in 1990 authorized Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for noncitizens who could not safely return home because…

Citing security risks, the Trump administration had already suspended the entry of Haitians and Syrians into the United States and paused their applications for asylum. Now, the Supreme Court will decide whether the government can end temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants already here. A ruling in the…

Last Updated: April 24, 2026, 19:54 IST The Bnei Menashe, meaning “Sons of Manasseh,” say they trace their ancestry to the ancient tribe of Manasseh, one of the Assyrian exile of the Ten Lost Tribes. Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Bnei Menashe claim descent from Israel's ancient Manasseh tribe…

Damascus International Airport Syrian authorities announced on Thursday the resumption of flights to Damascus International Airport from Doha and Jeddah, set to begin on May 1, according to Arab News. The resumption came after weeks of suspension amid heightened regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The Syrian…

Christians in Nigeria and Syria face escalating violence and targeted attacks, with militants killing dozens and governments offering little protection. As Christians, we’re told that following Jesus will require us to “pick up our cross.” Thankfully, for most of us, bearing this cross doesn’t include severe physical persecution. For Christians…

About a month ago, when Donald Trump spoke at a conference for Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment fund, it was hard not to notice the complexities of the circumstances. On the one hand, Riyadh has helped steer the White House’s policy in Iran. On the other hand, the president’s son-in-law, having…

Foreign Affairs State of the Union: For the first time in over a decade, the country will have no permanent American military presence. The United States finished handing over all its major military bases in Syria to the new government, ending a decade of American military presence in the country.…