Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate near Aleppo
Syrian government forces have instructed civilians to leave a contested area east of Aleppo as tensions escalate. The move signals a potential new military operation in the region.
Syrian government forces have instructed civilians to leave a contested area east of Aleppo as tensions escalate. The move signals a potential new military operation in the region.
Iranian authorities plan to execute 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, detained during protests. President Trump warns of strong U.S. response. Over 2,400 killed in ongoing unrest.
Iranian-Canadians in Winnipeg anxiously await contact with loved ones as reports emerge of heavy security and damage in Iran following a crackdown. Get the latest on the tense situation.
Syrian authorities announce the arrest of two ISIS operatives linked to the deadly December 2025 mosque explosion in Homs. Get the latest details on the investigation and regional security implications.
Over 1,000 Iranian-Calgarians gathered at city hall, calling on global leaders to intervene in Iran's civil unrest. Organizer urges action to 'end brutal regimes.'
Emergency crews access Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud district after intense fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters, revealing a scene of destruction. Read the latest from the ground.
Human rights monitors report at least 116 killed in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocratic government. Get the latest on the escalating crisis.
The U.S. military conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, retaliating for a deadly ambush last month. Details on Operation Hawkeye Strike and the evolving coalition.
The United States has conducted new airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in response to a deadly ambush. Details on the operation and regional implications.
Syrian security forces moved into Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud district on January 10, 2026, following intense clashes with Kurdish fighters. Get the latest details on the escalating situation.
Atlantic Council senior fellow Thomas Warrick notes the Iranian regime's growing concern over nationwide protests. Explore the implications for the government's stability.
Syrian government forces announce a ceasefire in Aleppo following intense fighting with Kurdish fighters. Get the latest details on the conflict and its implications.
Iran faces its biggest internal challenge in years as internet blackouts and deadly protests spread nationwide. Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses rioters of acting for Trump. Read the latest.
Social media videos show protests in Iran's Bojnurd after an exiled prince's call. Get the latest details on the unfolding situation and international context.
Iranian protesters toppled a statue of Qassem Soleimani as nationwide demonstrations over the economic crisis entered a 12th day. Security forces responded with tear gas and gunfire.
Activists report widespread protests across Iran, ignited by economic hardship. The unrest, detailed on an interactive map, highlights growing public discontent. Read the latest developments.
Fresh deadly violence has erupted in Aleppo, Syria, between government forces and Kurdish fighters. The clashes highlight the ongoing instability in the region. Read the latest details.
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained during recent economic protests in Iran. Get the latest details on the escalating civil unrest and government crackdown.
British and French forces carried out joint airstrikes against an ISIS facility in Syria on January 3, 2026, aiming to prevent the extremist group's resurgence. Read the full details.
British and French military aircraft have carried out a targeted strike against a suspected Islamic State weapons depot in Syria. Get the latest details on the operation.
Syria begins circulating new currency notes, a significant step in its economic overhaul following the Assad era. Explore the implications and public reaction.
Iran's Supreme Leader calls for rioters to be 'put in their place' amid escalating unrest. The death toll from recent protests has reached at least 10. Get the latest details.
At least seven people are reported dead as protests over Iran's ailing economy intensify. Get the latest details on the widening unrest and its causes.
Protests over Iran's battered economy have spread to rural provinces, resulting in at least six deaths. Demonstrations began with shopkeepers and have now entered a fifth day.
Protests over Iran's failing economy intensify, spreading to rural provinces and resulting in at least six fatalities. Security forces and demonstrators clash as unrest grows. Read the latest.
Syrian authorities reveal Islamic State plans for coordinated attacks on churches during New Year's Eve celebrations. Details on the foiled plot and regional security implications.
A volunteer with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed amid expanding protests. Get the latest details on the escalating situation and international context.
A Syrian refugee family in Sudbury, Ontario, celebrates the liberation of their home country by offering a special discount at their restaurant. Discover their story of resilience and community.
Longtime National Post astrologer Georgia Nicols shares her 2026 forecast, predicting political unrest and explaining her unique, mathematically-based approach to horoscopes from her B.C. home.
Demonstrators took to the streets in Tehran after the Iranian rial plummeted to a historic low. The Associated Press reports on the unfolding economic and social unrest.