Syrian opposition forces enter the key city of Hama, in a new blow to Assad's regime
Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.
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Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
Israel conducts retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian military targets
Israel conducted airstrikes on "military targets in Iran," as Tehran was rocked by a series of explosions. Israel said the targets included missile manufacturing and surface-to-air missile sites.
What does Yahya Sinwar's death mean for the Middle East?
What does the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar mean for the war in Gaza and the region beyond, and will it revive the chances of cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages?
DOJ silent as families of Americans killed in West Bank, Gaza demand it investigate
The Justice Department vowed to investigate Americans killed by Hamas in the group's Oct. 7 attack on Israel. But the DOJ has done nothing to investigate deaths of 4 Americans killed in the West Bank and Gaza by Israelis.
The October surprise: Harris is navigating a pair of them
Devastation left by Hurricane Helene. Escalated tensions in the Middle East. The Harris campaign is navigating a pair of October surprises as Election Day draws closer.
From pager blasts to Nasrallah’s killing: 12 days that transformed a bloody conflict
NPR steps back and takes a closer look at the days leading up to the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Experts say this development has transformed an already complex and deadly conflict.
The Pentagon says it wants to prevent Iran from spreading the conflict in the Middle East
After Israel killed Hezbollah's leader, the U.S. says it wants to stop Iran from "exploiting the situation or expanding the conflict."
Analysis: Hassan Nasrallah’s killing transforms an already deadly regional conflict
With Hassan Nasrallah dead in Israeli airstrikes, the Iran-backed militant group is facing enormous challenges as the region is yet again thrown into uncertainty.
Hezbollah accuses Israel as thousands hurt in unusual pager blasts
The attack raises fears of an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and comes following warnings from Israeli officials of possible military action against the Lebanese group.