Yasser Ashkar

Fifteen years after the events in Daraa helped ignite Syria’s 2011 uprising, a Damascus court has sentenced Atef Najib to death and issued similar in absentia rulings against Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad, and other former officials—a potentially significant moment for Syria’s transitional justice process.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, one lifelong football fan reflects on a journey from Syria to Istanbul and the United States, exploring how the world's greatest tournament has evolved—and whether it still preserves the authenticity, prestige, and unifying spirit that made generations fall in love with the beautiful game.

A Fearless Witness to War and Humanity Paul Conroy, one of the most respected and compassionate war photographers of his generation, died at the age...

The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2026 was held in Washington, D.C., on February 2–3, bringing together global policymakers, faith leaders, human rights advocates,...

World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, bringing together political leaders, senior policymakers, and economic decision-makers under the banner of dialogue and global responsibility. The...

#Makdous is not just a traditional dish, but part of a long history of traditions and rituals associated with #Syrian #cuisine

In 1993 #AdnanQassar was falsely accused of possessing explosives in his bag and attempting to assassinate Bassel, the eldest son of #HafezAssad

Born in #Homs, #Syria in 1976, #GhatfanGhanoom graduated from the #ArtAcademy of #Moldavia in 2006

May 25, 2012 is the day of the bloody massacre of 108 civilians in the #Syrian village of #Taldou which came to be known as #AlHoula Massacre

More than 42 years after his death, #SultanPashaAlAtrash is still looked at as a symbol of #Syrians' unyielding ongoing resistance