WorldA palace in shock: Inside Syrian President's secretive last hours in powerAssad escapes to Russia, leaving chaos in his wake before rebels capture Damascus.14 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandTerrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prisonMark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.11 Dec 11:54 PM
WorldHow Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's futureMohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.11 Dec 09:50 PM
BusinessSyrian assets worth $190m frozen in SwitzerlandBut a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.11 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSyria after Assad: What’s happening and what comes nextNew York Times: A guide to understanding where things stand in Syria.11 Dec 08:54 PM
World'Every day more hope is lost': Families search notorious prisonLiberated prisoners found alive in Sednaya; families cling to hope amid chaos.11 Dec 07:37 PM
RoyalsQueen Elizabeth's signed portrait among items found in al-Assad's 'treasure room'Luxury luggage, Ferraris and a Fifa award found in the ousted Syrian president's palace.10 Dec 11:51 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes hit Syrian ships as Assad ousted from powerIsrael strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.10 Dec 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Human slaughterhouse': What to know about Syria’s notorious Saydnaya PrisonNew York Times: Tens of thousands were detained, tortured and killed during the Civil War.10 Dec 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Assad gone, a brutal dictatorship ends. But the new risks are hugeNew York Times: Will Assad's fall usher in a new era for Syria and the Middle East? 09 Dec 08:36 PM
WorldSyria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-AssadUS, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.09 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldDesperate race to free prisoners from Assad's 'human slaughterhouse'Footage reveals dictator's prisons: Torture, mass hangings, and a 3-year-old freed.09 Dec 07:17 PM
WorldWatch: Syrians storm Assad's palace, find his luxury car collectionVideos show fighters and civilians inside the sprawling New Shaab Palace.09 Dec 02:26 AM
WorldSeeking loved ones: Tearful reunions as inmates freed from Syria’s most brutal prisonAmidst chaos, families seek news of more than 100,000 missing detainees as prisons fall.08 Dec 10:53 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: Assad's fall - a new chapter begins in Syria's turbulent historyANALYSIS: As Assad flees to Moscow; Turkey calls for an inclusive power transition.08 Dec 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-AssadNew York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.08 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
World'A new era': Emotional celebrations across Syria mark end of 'tyrant' ruleAssad and his family are now in Moscow, according to Russian news agencies.08 Dec 06:01 PM
WorldWar monitor says Syrian president has fled the countryAssad reportedly leaves Syria as Islamist rebels capture Homs and enter Damascus.08 Dec 03:56 AM
WorldMass exodus: Thousands of Alawites leave Homs for coastal safetyTens of thousands of Alawites flee Homs as rebels advance, fearing for their safety.05 Dec 10:42 PM
WorldSyrian airstrike kills journalist amid fierce battle for HamaRebels advance on Hama as airstrikes kill journalist; Assad raises military salaries.05 Dec 02:26 AM
WorldRussia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in Mediterranean drillsRussia's Tartus base may be at risk as rebels capture Aleppo in Syria.04 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldRebels in control of Aleppo as Iran pledges support for Syrian regime, militaryIran's Araghchi meets Assad, pledging support amid rebels' seizure of Aleppo.01 Dec 09:39 PM
WorldSyrian government loses control of Aleppo for first time since civil war began'The walls fell on us.'01 Dec 05:23 PM
WorldSyrian rebels capture majority of Aleppo; Russia responds with air strikes'We’ve been waiting for this' for years, says rebel fighter.30 Nov 09:13 PM
WorldLightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired''There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'30 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldFears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run lowGaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.22 Nov 11:16 PM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civiliansThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.31 Oct 09:44 PM
WorldIsrael strike suspected near Russian airbase in SyriaAbout 30 missiles triggered huge explosions near Russia's Khmeimim base.03 Oct 09:51 PM
WorldWoman injures five in stabbing attack on bus in GermanyAt least 40 people were on the bus travelling to a festival when the incident happened.30 Aug 11:32 PM
World‘I’m the one you’re looking for’: Stabbing suspect turned himself inA fugitive asylum seeker reportedly hid for 24 hours before turning himself in.25 Aug 10:29 PM
WorldSyrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency saysAsma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.21 May 11:47 PM
World'Whatever is required': Israel set to respond to Iran’s weekend missile attackBenjamin Netanyahu: 'Israel will do whatever is required to defend itself'.16 Apr 04:12 AM