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New York Times Exposes Pattern of Bias in Syrian Authority Handling of Missing Alawite Girls
A New York Times investigation has uncovered evidence of bias and deliberate factual distortions by Syrian authorities in cases involving missing Alawite girls. The findings suggest a troubling pattern of misconduct that extends beyond individual cases to systemic failures in accountability and transparency.
Syrian Government Accused of Downplaying Wave of Alawite Women Disappearances
A new report alleges that Syria's government is significantly underreporting the number of Alawite women who have gone missing, with investigators suggesting the actual figures are considerably higher than official acknowledgments. The disappearances point to broader instability and sectarian tensions within the country.
Alawite Women Detail Abductions and Violence in Post-Assad Syria
Women from Syria's Alawite community are coming forward with accounts of abductions, assault, and forced pregnancies in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's fall. The allegations highlight growing vulnerabilities faced by religious minorities as state institutions fracture across the country.
Body of Missing Alawite Youth Discovered in Homs Countryside
The body of a young Alawite man has been recovered in the Homs countryside following a multi-day search after his disappearance. The discovery marks another incident highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Syria's rural regions where sectarian tensions and criminal activity persist.
State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel
State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike. Emergency services are treating at least 70 people for injuries, according to Israeli media.
Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants
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IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon firefight; no Israeli injuries reported - The Times of Israel
IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon firefight; no Israeli injuries reported The Times of Israel
Congressional Briefing Marks Somber Anniversary of 2025 Western Syria Violence
Foundation for Development of Western Syria convenes lawmakers to commemorate lives lost in March massacre
Civilian killed in Al-Qasir as security deteriorates in Alawite region
An Alawite civilian has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in the Al-Qasir countryside, marking another security incident in a region already struggling with lawlessness. The killing underscores the deteriorating security situation affecting civilians in Syria's Alawite areas.
The Alawite Question: Navigating Syria's Political Future Beyond Assad
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has forced Syria's Alawite community to recalibrate its political strategy and identity. Historically dominant under Assad's rule, Alawites now confront fundamental questions about representation, security, and integration in a transitional Syria.
Trump Calls for International Naval Coalition to Reopen Blocked Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is rallying international allies to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian military operations have nearly halted shipping through the vital waterway. With oil prices surging 40 percent and global energy supplies at risk, Trump is urging nations including China, France, Japan, and the UK to join US-led efforts to keep the strategic passage open.
US and France intensify diplomacy as Israel weighs ground offensive in Lebanon
The United States and France are ramping up diplomatic efforts to broker talks between Israel and Lebanon amid escalating tensions. Simultaneously, Israel is preparing for a potential ground operation, signaling a critical juncture in the conflict.
Israeli strike kills 12 medics in a clinic in southern Lebanon
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Why did the US bomb Kharg Island? What is its significance for Iran?
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Why did the US military bomb the strategic Iranian island of Kharg?
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Israel threatens to strike ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah fighting
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq
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Literature in time of crisis: world-renowned writer Azar Nafisi speaks to France 24
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Propaganda in 21st-century wars: WITNESS associate director Mahsa Alimardani speaks to France 24
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UN force base in southern Lebanon comes under fire, one peacekeeper wounded
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Iranian strikes, Hezbollah rockets make regular life in Israel ‘simply impossible’
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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor
Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor 12 hours ago Share Save Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save EPA/Shutterstock The authorities reported damage to the school's outer wall An explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam was a "deliberate attack against the Jewish
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment 3 hours ago Share Save Henri Astier Share Save Reuters The Kyiv region reportedly bore the brunt of the latest drone and missile strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states 11 hours ago Share Save Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save AFP via Getty Images The port of Fujairah in the UAE, home to a major oil export terminal, was hit a drone strike on Saturday The Palestinian armed group Hamas has called on Iran to stop attack
Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum 4 hours ago Share Save Robert Greenall and Simon Atkinson , Sydney Share Save EPA One of the three has been named as Mona Hamoudi, pictured here during a match against the Philippines on 8 March Three more members of the Iranian women&#x
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? 3 days ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Share Save Josef Cole, ALSSA When it comes to military firepower, the US and Israel are not shy about how they are attacking Iran. With professional photos and slick videos, US Central C
F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Saudi Arabia first hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2021 By Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent Published 2 hours ago The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 has concluded
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs 21 hours ago Share Save Katy Austin , political correspondent and Yang Tian Share Save Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to offer a package of support to households struggling with higher heating oil costs following the global impact o
Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz
Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz Agence France-Presse Mar 14, 2026 US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on March 13, 2026 — SAUL LOEB US President Donald Trump on Saturday said countrie
Iran 'not taking responsibility' for missile fire on Turkey: FM
Iran 'not taking responsibility' for missile fire on Turkey: FM Agence France-Presse Mar 14, 2026 Turkey's Incirlik air base near the southern city of Adana is used by NATO and houses US, Spanish and Polish troops — Turkish Defence Ministry Turkey's top diplomat said Saturday that Ira
Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say
Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say By Steve Holland, Humeyra Pamuk, Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell Mar 14, 2026 A man walks amid rubble in the aftermath of a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Iran's foreign minister says there is no problem with supreme leader
Iran's foreign minister says there is no problem with supreme leader Mar 14, 2026 A picture of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is displayed on a screen in Tehran, March 9. Majid Asgaripour/WANA — Majid Asgaripour March 14 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told M
Iran envoy says Ukraine support to US, Gulf is a 'joke'
Iran envoy says Ukraine support to US, Gulf is a 'joke' by Barbara WOJAZER Mar 14, 2026 Kyiv downgraded diplomatic relations with Iran after it supplied Shahed drones to Moscow — Sergei SUPINSKY Iran's envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar, dismissed the support Kyiv has offered to the Unit
Three Iranian women soccer players to return home after seeking asylum in Australia
Three Iranian women soccer players to return home after seeking asylum in Australia Mar 14, 2026 Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke poses with Iranian women's soccer team support worker Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar and team player Mohaddeseh Zolfi, who were granted asylum overnight,
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war Agence France-Presse Mar 14, 2026 Australian Oscar Piastri won last year's Bahrain Grand Prix — Andrej ISAKOVIC Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport's governin
Three Iranian football team members leave asylum in Australia
Three Iranian football team members leave asylum in Australia Agence France-Presse Mar 14, 2026 The members of Iran's women's football team who did not claim asylum in Australia arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 11, 2026 — ARIF KARTONO Three more members of the Ira
Hundreds protest against US-Israeli strikes on Iran in Seoul
Hundreds protest against US-Israeli strikes on Iran in Seoul Hundreds of peace activists and demonstrators marched in central Seoul on Saturday in protest of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as the conflict begins its third week.
Thousands in Madrid protest ‘forgotten’ Gaza, warn Iran war may spiral into
Thousands in Madrid protest 'forgotten' Gaza, warn Iran war may spiral into global conflict Thousands rallied in central Madrid calling for an end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with protesters warning the conflict could escalate into a global war.
US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says
Listen to this article | 3 mins info Debris litters the UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoon Palace in Isfahan after nearby US-Israeli strikes [File: Social Media/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and The Associated Press Published On 14 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 race cancellations confirmed due to Iran war
Listen to this article | 4 mins info The Bahrain International Circuit is situated in Sakhir, but Bahrain will not hold a 2026 Formula One Grand Prix due to the conflict in the Middle East [Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo/Reuters] By The Associated Press Published On 14 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 Click here t
Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks
US President Donald Trump says allies who rely on Gulf oil must help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.