Lizzie Porter

Government seizes rocket launchers heading for Lebanon as it insists it can fight extremists

The National visits the rubbish-strewn Al Karamat camp in Idlib that many residents cannot afford to leave

President Donald Trump vows to retaliate after America's first combat deaths in the country since 2022

Historic citadel reopens as thousands return to Syria's second city, where people are yet to see a 'single cent' of higher salaries

Business leaders welcome 'positive news' after US House moves to scrap Caesar Act

Heavy fog ruins plans of travellers from across Europe to join family and friends for anniversary

Lebanese leaders greet Pope Leo as he begins three-day tour in Beirut

Thousands gather for service in which pontiff urged peaceful co-existence

Pontiff 'left with sense of peace', says muezzin

Catholic leader prays alongside Orthodox archbishop at location where early Christian milestones reached

After the fall of the Assad regime, a small but determined group from Europe and Turkey are going back to help shape Syria's fragile recovery

Pope Leo XIV leads first overseas service at Istanbul cathedral

Pontiff makes first speech on foreign soil as President Erdogan hails his stance on Palestine

Previous visits have seen pontiffs hold silent prayers in Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pontiff meets President Erdogan on first day of regional tour aimed at building interfaith ties