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UN urges patience as European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions
UN refugee agency chief says returning refuges to Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad should be 'voluntary' and 'safe'.
Protests continue as South Korea’s Yoon faces travel ban
Protest continues in Seoul, with thousands demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
‘Top priority’: US renews push to find Austin Tice after al-Assad toppled
The US journalist is believed to be among 135,000 people detained or disappeared by Syrian government during war.
Al Jazeera reporter nearly drowned out by celebrations in Damascus
Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar’s live report from Damascus was nearly drowned out by celebratory gunfire.
Syria’s White Helmets director says Sednaya Prison was ‘hell’ for detainees
Raed al-Saleh tells Al Jazeera rescuers found bodies in ovens and executions took place daily at notorious facility.
Daniel Penny acquitted in New York subway choking death of Jordan Neely
Viral videos of Neely's death raised questions about race relations, social services and excessive force in the US.
Syrians reclaim hope as they return after years of exile
At the Bab Al-Hawa crossing on the border with Turkey, Syrians flood back home with a newfound hope.
Hope and disbelief as thousands released from Syrian prisons
Thousands of regime prisoners are suddenly free in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.
Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final
Chinese titleholder forces India's teenaged challenger to resign in Game 12 and tie the scores at six points each.
Merriam-Webster announces ‘polarisation’ as 2024 word of the year
The term has been most frequently used in the US before elections to describe race relations, politics, ideology.