Shells Fired From Lebanon Land West of Syrian Capital, Country’s Military Says
The Syrian military accused Hezbollah of targeting Syrian army positions outside of Damascus.
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Refugee Sentenced to 13 Years for Stabbing at Berlin Holocaust Memorial
A German court found that the attacker, now age 20, had traveled more than 100 miles to stab a Spanish tourist, who survived.
As Israel Pounds Lebanon, Thousands of Syrians There Flee Back Home
“I felt great fear and I ran,” says one of thousands of Syrians who are leaving what had been a relatively safe refuge during the war in Syria.
Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa
‘Rebranded’ terror group seeks to recruit those alienated by Damascus government’s western pivotOn the surface, all that remains of Islamic State in the Syrian town of Baghuz are discarded tubs of whitening cream, spent RPG motors and children’s backpa…
In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt | Dan Jervis-Bardy
The government’s drastically changed rhetoric about its legal obligations to Australian citizens is a symptom of 2026’s ugly politicsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJust after question time on 23 November 2022, the federal pa…
Australian women held in Syrian camp say they would accept children returning home separately
Exclusive: Some of the 11 mothers detained in Kurdish-controlled al-Roj camp say they want Australian government to repatriate children at any costFamilies in convoy from Syrian camp warned they would be attacked unless they turned aroundFollow our Aus…
Australian families in convoy from Syrian camp warned they would be attacked unless they turned around
Government forces issued threat because Australian government failed to coordinate with them, official saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSyrian government officials warn…
US evacuates staff from Lebanon embassy amid tensions with Iran
US state department official says it’s ‘prudent’ to reduce their footprint to essential personnelWashington has evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Lebanon as US ships and warplanes have been positioned in the region for a p…
NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria
Premier Chris Minns says state has been working with federal government as group of 11 women and 23 children attempt to leave refugee camp New South Wales authorities are preparing for about a third of the group of Australian women and children linked …
Modest pullback on ASX after Trump tariff hike – as it happened
This blog is now closedNSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from SyriaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says former opposition leader, Sussan Ley was “undermined” by conse…