Air strikes hit outskirts of rebel Idlib
Syrian government and Russian planes have targeted the southern edge of Idlib province with a series of air strikes, activists said.

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Fears of chemical weapons use in Syria as last-gasp ceasefire bid fails
Turkey failed to convince Iran and Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Idlib yesterday, paving the way for a likely assault by the Assad regime on the Syrian province in the coming days.

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Fight for last rebel stronghold in Syria could be the bloodiest yet
Syrian and allied Russian forces are preparing for an assault on the last-remaining rebel stronghold of Idlib.

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Russian jets unleash new barrage on Syria rebels
Russian jets hit the Syrian city of Idlib with a barrage of air strikes yesterday, hours after US President Donald Trump warned such a move would be a "grave mistake".

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Israel vows to stand up to missile movements by Iranians
Israel has threatened to attack any Iranian military assets in Iraq as it has done in Syria, following reports Tehran has moved ballistic missiles closer to the Jewish state.

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US axes its funding for Palestinian refugees
The US has ended all funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, prompting outrage from Palestinians and warnings that the move could spark unrest in region.

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