The regime’s trade in captagon, a methamphetamine-like drug, helped sustain its rule and fueled war and addiction across the region.
Syria’s Aspiring Leader Promises Reform—in Due Time
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani positioned himself as a statesman who can unite Syria, in a meeting with foreign journalists…
U.K. Seeks to Entice Australia, European Allies into Fighter-Jet Program
Italy and Japan have already partnered on the project, called the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a…
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns From Cabinet
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she was quitting the Liberal government cabinet, citing conflict with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Germany Heads Toward Early Elections After Scholz Loses Confidence Vote
Embattled German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, the first step in a sequence of events that will lead…
Syria’s Assad Says He Fought to the End
In his first comments from exile in Moscow, the deposed dictator pushes back against criticism that he abandoned supporters.
Syria’s Christians Prepare for Holiday With Hope—and Fear
Islamist rebels now in control in Damascus have pledged full rights and equality to religious and ethnic minorities. Many Christians…
Vietnam Won Big in Donald Trump’s First Trade War. Now, It’s a Target.
The incoming administration has signaled that a backdoor that lets manufacturers avoid China tariffs could slam shut.
China Races to Squelch Unrest as Signs of Economic Malaise Spread
Knife attacks and car rammings have officials unnerved about widespread societal discontent.
