Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.

"To be honest, the Alawites clearly ask for international protection," a former Syrian diplomat told Newsweek.

Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to ...

Interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa accuses Assad loyalists and foreign powers of fomenting unrest with aim of dragging country ...