Topic: Assad

The Trump administration on Monday released a new round of sanctions against the Iranian oil industry, in a campaign to further tighten the economic screws on Iran.

Sixty million Iranians, 75% of the population, are living below the international poverty line.

When the secretary-general of the Iranian Judiciary's High Council on Human Rights claims that the regime's human rights "achievements" must be presented to the world, then we know that comedy and farce are not dead.

The Pennsylvania house made famous as the home of serial killer Buffalo Bill in 1991 horror film "Silence of the Lambs" is being listed for just under $300,000.

The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions against three individuals identified as "key enablers" of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and 13 entities.

Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok told Parliament on Friday he is moving forward with a human rights violation case against Syria in the International Court of Justice.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may have warded off a nine-year rebellion against his government, but he is being tested with economic turmoil and civilian protests amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Two days after rescuers detected signs of life under the rubble of a building collapsed in last month's explosion in Beirut, officials said Saturday they've discovered "strong breathing."

Britain, France and Germany seem determined to carve out their place as Europe's top appeasers. The three countries have rejected America's proposal to reimpose sanctions on Iran.

Peace talks between the Syrian regime and opposition will resume Thursday afternoon after being placed on hold since Monday due to four delegates testing positive for COVID-19.