In Syria today, life is far from peaceful. The country has seen a big change. A new government is in power, and it's not friendly to everyone. Minorities like Christians, Kurds, and Alawites are scared. They say the old government, led by Assad, was strict but fair. It didn't target them because of
In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c
In Gaza, a young girl named Razan Abu Zaher, just four years old, lost her life due to severe hunger. Her story is not alone. Many children and adults are suffering from malnutrition, with at least 76 kids and 10 adults having died since the conflict started in October 2023. The situation worsened w
The Syrian government's loyalists are accused of committing atrocities against civilians. This is the worst violence in Syria since the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad. The violence has been described as a crackdown against those still loyal to the former government. This has led to comm
US leaders are thinking about pulling all of their soldiers out of Syria now. Officials in the Defense Department are making plans for this possible move. The recent discussions about pulling out the troops were a result of a recent statement that was made by the president. This was not dis
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria ended after many years of bloodshed and terror. Many people see this as a good thing because Assad's regime was horrible, using methods like torture, chemical weapons, and bombings to control people. But now, a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has links
The Islamic group HTS, formerly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently seized control of Syria's capital, Damascus. Unlike its counterparts, the Taliban in Afghanistan, HTS is eager to stand out. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has pledged to take a different
In the heart of northern Syria lies Idlib Province, known for its rolling hills and red dirt. Every autumn, farmers here harvest their olive crops. But they've got company during this process - tax collectors. These representatives of the local government, run by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
