Rescuing the Missing in Syria
Without a targeted effort to find the missing, these lost souls will continue to be tortured.
Top Iran, Iraq Diplomats to Meet After Back-to-Back Attacks on U.S. Troops
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed "ways to strengthen bilateral relations" with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Who Are the Wagner Group? Putin's Private Army Fighting In Ukraine
The elite unit—which is also known as Liga—was formed in 2014, during the war in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea.
'I Was a Hairdresser In Syria, Then Assassins Came For Me'
In March 2015, my car was rigged with a bomb.
Russia Accused of 'Under Reporting' Civilian Casualties Just Like in Syria
Russia's denial it has caused a single civilian causality in Ukraine has drawn comparisons to its operations in Syria.
Syria Seeks Criminal Accountability for US Airstrikes That Killed Civilians
As the U.S. eyes potential war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, Syria's envoy to the U.N. Bassam Sabbagh accused the U.S. of "atrocities" in his country.
Syria's Assad Visit to UAE Marks First Arab Trip Since War, Renewed Ties
"The meeting dealt with the overall relations between the two countries and the prospects for expanding the circle of bilateral cooperation," according to the Syrian presidency.
Eleven Years Later, War Rages on in Syria
Listen to the stories of Syrians, learn from history and don't stay silent.
40,000 Syrians Reportedly Signed Up to Fight for Russia Have yet to Arrive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding in a video message, said "thugs from Syria" would be coming to kill people "in a foreign land."
Syria's Civil War Comes to Ukraine as Rival Sides Sign Up to Fight Abroad
"They see it as a chance to build a future, some people for the money, others think they can start a life there," one source in Syria told Newsweek.
The Hypocrisy of Support for Ukraine Must Not Harden Black America's Hearts
Ukrainian refugees are attracting the kind of compassion and attention that Africans, Palestinians and Syrians don't receive.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Hiring 'Murderers' From Syria to Kill Ukrainians
The Pentagon called it "interesting" that Russia was bringing in foreign fighters in its war with Ukraine.
Israel Worries Nuclear Deal with US, Pact with China Empowers Iran in Syria
"Potentially anything that helps to empower the Iranian economy, the money is then channeled into terror activity," an Israel Defense Forces official told Newsweek.
North Korea, Syria Vote Against U.N. Resolution Condemning Russian Invasion
The measure condemning the invasion and demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops passed with 141 countries in favor, five opposed and 34 that abstained.
Assad Family Feud's Latest Twist Pulls in France, Decades of Intel Ties
Ribal al-Assad told Newsweek his exiled father Rifaat was chased back to Syria as a favor to Damascus—an allegation denied by France.
Civilian Casualties in Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader May Climb Higher
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was one of "multiple bodies" left in the wake of a U.S. Special Forces raid on a house in Syria last week.
Hundreds of Boys Detained in Syrian Prison Missing After Prison Break, Riot
After Syrian forces regained control of a prison that was under siege by the Islamic State, hundreds of child detainees are still unaccounted for.
Syrians Need Help Surviving Winter
We can still save the lives of many Syrian war victims if we take action now, before it's too late.
Syria Says U.S. Raid on ISIS Was Illegal, Part of 'Hostile Agendas'
"The recent U.S. raid is another flagrant violation of Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity," Syrian diplomat Aliaa Ali told Newsweek.
Joe Biden Takes Different Tone Than Trump Detailing Killing of ISIS Leader
In a speech in 2019, former President Donald Trump said ISIS's prior leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, "died like a dog," during a strike.
Who Is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi? ISIS Leader Dies in U.S. Strike
In 2019, al-Qurayshi took over as leader of the militant group following the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Joe Biden to Reveal Further Details of Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader
The U.S. Special Operations raid killed Islamic State militant group (ISIS) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
U.S. Conducts 'Successful' Raid on ISIS in Syria, Civilians Die in Battle
As Newsweek tracked the operation in real-time, President Joe Biden confirmed that ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was the target.
Are Americans Finally Tiring of War?
Two decades and two lost wars later, has America's enthusiasm for war waned?
At Least 11 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in IS Attack While They Were Sleeping
"We affirm that the blood of the heroic martyrs will not be in vain and that the response by our heroic army units will be very harsh," the Iraqi military said.
Biden Killed Less Civilians in First Year Than Any U.S. Leader This Century
But Airwars' Emily Tripp also said, compared to prior years, activists "haven't had that level of communication" and "haven't seen that level of interest" from the Pentagon to look into claims.
Biden Seeks to End 'Forever Wars,' But Still Has 30,000+ Troops in Mideast
Crisis Group's Brian Finucane told Newsweek he "would give the Biden administration a grade of 'incomplete' on winding down the U.S war on terror."
Syria Joins China's Belt and Road, Seeking Lifeline to Defy U.S. Sanctions
Chinese ambassador to Syria, Feng Biao, said the deal would "strengthen Chinese participation in the economic reconstruction" of the war-torn country.
Hoda Muthana Denied SCOTUS Appeal, Cannot Return to U.S. After Joining IS
SCOTUS refused to hear the appeal of a woman who was determined to not be a U.S. citizen as she tried to return to the country after joining the Islamic State.
Bases in Iraq, Syria Housing U.S. Troops Attacked; No Casualties Reported
The Ain al-Asad base was hit by five rockets Wednesday, with three more landing outside the perimeter and officials said no casualties had been reported.