For 13 years, the Syrian city has been considered far too high-risk a place to visit due to political unrest and the civil war, but now this major airline is offering daily flights.Aleppo...

Jeremy Bowen: Israel's allies see evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounting up6 minutes agoJeremy BowenInternational editorReutersTwo years ago, Hamas was putting the finishing touches to its plan to...

First people-smuggling sanctions to be announced this week in new strategy21 minutes agoJames ChaterBBC NewsEPAGang leaders, corrupt officials and companies selling small boat equipment will be named...

Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south29 minutes agoJon DonnisonBBC Correspondent•@jondonnisonbbcReporting fromDamascus, SyriaJaroslav Lukiv & Amy...

Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes3 hours agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersSyria's interim president has said it is his...

Flight tracking website Flightradar24 currently shows no planes in the sky over a significant swathe of the Middle East (Image: Flightradar24 )A slew of airlines, including both premier and budget...

Israel says it killed Iran's military co-ordinator with Hamas12 hours agoFrances MaoBBC NewsIran governmentIsrael says it has killed a senior Iranian commander who helped plan the Hamas 7 October...

British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in GazaA British surgeon who returned to southern Gaza a week ago has been describing life at Nassar Hosptial in Khan Younis. Israel has issued an...

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants17 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleBBC"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks...

Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockadeThe UN has called for urgent international action to get aid into Gaza, amid fresh warnings that nearly half a million people...

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says23 minutes agoLucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondentReporting fromNorthern SyriaBBCOne of the men accused of...