You are here

US

US grand jury charges former Syrian prison official with torture

US grand jury charges former Syrian prison official with torture

  • Samir Ousman Alsheikh headed Damascus Central Prison from 2005 to 2008, colloquially known as Adra prison
  • He allegedly ordering subordinates to inflict severe physical and mental pain and suffering on political and other prisoners
By Reuters ·
White House releases strategy to counter anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hate

White House releases strategy to counter anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hate

By Reuters ·
Panama asks Trump to maintain US aid for deporting migrants

Panama asks Trump to maintain US aid for deporting migrants

By AFP ·
Update Blinken meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Syria diplomacy push

Blinken meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Syria diplomacy push

By Reuters ·
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

By AP ·
Trump taps election denier to head Voice of America

Trump taps election denier to head Voice of America

By AFP ·
Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, CBS News reports

Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, CBS News reports

By Reuters ·
Pentagon chief urges ‘close consultation’ between Israel and US on Syria

Pentagon chief urges ‘close consultation’ between Israel and US on Syria

By Reuters ·
Iran’s Khamenei says toppling of Syria’s Assad was result of US-Israeli plan video

Iran’s Khamenei says toppling of Syria’s Assad was result of US-Israeli plan

By Reuters ·
Assad exit puts US at perilous crossroads in Syria

Assad exit puts US at perilous crossroads in Syria

By AFP ·
Humanitarian aid to North Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says photos

Humanitarian aid to North Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says

By AP ·
In first contacts, US officials urge Syrian rebels to support inclusive government

In first contacts, US officials urge Syrian rebels to support inclusive government

By Reuters ·
US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer. (AFP)

US troops are staying in Syria, White House’s Finer says

By Reuters ·

Opinion

Rafael Hernández de Santiago
Techville’s ethics might crash as weaponized bird-like drones take flight
Author
Hassan bin Youssef Yassin
Netanyahu never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity for peace
Author
Khaled Abou Zahr
Lebanon must be stable, united in wake of Assad’s fall
Author
Dr. Turki Faisal Al-Rasheed
Empowering KSA’s soft power through global conferences
Author
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh
Tackling region’s water scarcity amid rising temperatures
Author
More in Opinion

Latest updates

Taiwan says Chinese ships have left, signaling drills over
Taiwan says Chinese ships have left, signaling drills over
Dubai Lynx announces 2025 jury president lineup
Dubai Lynx announces 2025 jury president lineup
Russian forces advance toward strategic city in Ukraine’s east, war blogger says
Russian forces advance toward strategic city in Ukraine’s east, war blogger says
Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ — old-school thrills in historical war drama
Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ — old-school thrills in historical war drama
Northern Soul: Discovering the center of English pop culture
Northern Soul: Discovering the center of English pop culture

Recommended

Middle-East
How Sednaya’s liberation exposed decades of systematic torture under Syria’s Assad regime
How Sednaya’s liberation exposed decades of systematic torture under Syria’s Assad regime
Middle-East
What does Assad’s downfall mean for the millions of Syrians displaced by war?
What does Assad’s downfall mean for the millions of Syrians displaced by war?
Middle-East
From Al-Qaeda militant to Syrian statesman: The changing faces of Abu Mohammed Al-Golani
From Al-Qaeda militant to Syrian statesman: The changing faces of Abu Mohammed Al-Golani

Search form

Print Edition
Read pdf version Subscribe now
© 2024 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.