Since former al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Syria, dozens of Alawite women have been abducted and raped, and forced by new authorities to change their testimonies, BBC reports.

Syria’s ruling Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) administration says it has pursued a diplomatic approach towards Tel Aviv, while the Israeli regime keeps escalating tensions in the region.

Iran’s UN envoy identifies the Israeli regime’s violations in Syria as the main obstacle to establishment of peace and security in the Arab country.

Iraqi security authorities warn of imminent and dangerous terrorist movements in the country’s western regions.

The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has begun transferring Daesh prisoners from northeastern Syria to “secure” detention facilities in Iraq, allegedly to thwart the threat they pose to the region and the US.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on January 20, 2025.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on January 19, 2026.