Australian leader decries hate crimes after another antisemitic attack

Ukraine races to develop its own long-range weapons to counter Russia

Ukraine has demonstrated skill with long-range drones, hitting deep inside Russia, but experts say it needs the punch and power of ballistic missiles, as well....

U.S. group travels to Syria in search of missing reporter Austin Tice

The fall of President Bashar al-Assad has revived hopes that Austin Tice, a journalist abducted while covering Syria’s civil war, will be found alive....

Russia’s elite sound the alarm on the economy amid high interest rates

Squeezed by Western sanctions and soaring interest rates, Russia’s businesses fear bankruptcies as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with the Ukraine war....

Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial. Here’s what to know.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s court appearance comes against the backdrop of war in Gaza, regime collapse in Syria and a tenuous ceasefire in Lebanon....

China reveals its playbook for dealing with impending Trump trade war

Beijing is responding to Biden administration actions decisively and swiftly — a warning to Donald Trump that it will play hardball this time, analysts say....

Israel said it carries out strikes in Syria as Netanyahu claims credit for ‘reshaping Middle East’

Syrian rebels sought to bring a sense of security after ousting Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia....

Fall of Assad puts Russia’s large military footprint in Syria at risk

The crumbling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria is bound up in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,...

Who are the key players in the Syrian war?

After Assad’s fall in Syria, Trump pressures Russia to end Ukraine war

An ousted Assad lands in Moscow, Russian outlet says; Iran says Assad was ‘stunned’ by his army’s collapse

Rebels stormed Damascus and were victorious in ousting Bashar al-Assad this weekend. Much of the international community urged calm during the transition....

New era in Syria as Bashar al-Assad is toppled by rebels

Raucous celebrations and renewed anxiety after insurgents seize Damascus, capping a lightning-fast offensive and sending the longtime despot into exile in Russia....

What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why did fighting surge again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, less than two weeks after fighting flared up....

Biden says U.S., allies working to stabilize Syria after Assad regime’s collapse

U.S. airstrikes hit dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria as Biden voices concerns that extremist groups could capitalize on the power vacuum, while Trump has urged not getting involved....

Zelensky says Ukraine war deaths are a small fraction of Trump claim

President-elect Donald Trump said Kyiv had “lost” some 400,000 troops in the war with Russia, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims 43,000 have died....

Amid Syria’s upheaval, a wariness over the rebels’ Islamist roots

A string of stunning victories has spurred White House worries about a “catastrophic success” in Syria if Islamist fighters gain control. But experts say the rebels have changed....

Amid U.S. pressure, Ukraine starts thinking about drafting 18-year-olds

As Russia gains ground on the battlefield in high-attrition combat, Zelensky is facing increased pressure to deploy younger people to the front lines....

What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

Zelensky meets with Trump in Paris as he tries to build support for Ukraine

The meeting marks the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has joined President-elect Donald Trump in-person since the U.S. election....

Live Briefing: Americans warned to leave Syria as rebel group closes in on Homs

If Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captures Syria’s third largest city, it will mark a significant strategic victory and cut off Assad-held Damascus from the coast....

Romanian court annuls presidential vote after Russian interference claims

Calin Georgescu won the first round of the election after being propelled by TikTok. Romania’s security services pointed to “Russian hybrid actions.”...

Rebel advance in Syria threatens to unravel Putin’s previous triumph

A surprising turn in Syria's civil war

In the past week, the civil war in Syria reignited. Islamist rebels seized control of Aleppo, triggering a new phase in a years-long civil war. The Post’s Middle East bureau chief, Kareem Fahim, talks with host Elahe Izadi about why this moment matters....

U.S. watches warily as key Asian ally descends into political chaos

The president of South Korea’s declaration of martial law caught Washington by surprise....

Georgia protests gather momentum after pro-Russia party suspends E.U. bid

By suspending talks with the E.U., the party was decisively pivoting to Russia and away from its European aspirations — one of the few goals most Georgians agree on....

NATO chief urged Trump to see Ukraine aid as ‘a good deal’ for U.S.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says he told Donald Trump that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea all also have a stake in the Ukraine war’s outcome....

Rebels and government battle in Syria; Lebanon ceasefire fraying

The ceasefire in Lebanon appears to be coming apart after Israel conducted strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets. In Syria, Russia and Iran have pledged to back President Bashar al-Assad....

Replica Harry Potter swords recalled over Japan’s strict weapons laws

The decorative Gryffindor swords, sold by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, fell foul of Japan’s weapons laws, which are among the strictest in the world....

Revenge, fire and destruction: A year of Israeli soldiers’ videos from Gaza

The Post verified more than 120 photos and videos of the war in Gaza - providing an uncensored view of one of the most deadly and destructive wars in this century....

In a ruined Hezbollah stronghold, supporters question the costs of war