Homs

Sectarian attack: Eight dead, 21 injured in Homs mosque incident targeting Alawite minority

Local official Issam Naameh told Reuters the blast took place during Friday noon prayers, typically the busiest time for mosques.

Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.
Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.

Clashes in Syria’s Homs show Damascus still can’t control tensions - analysis

An emergency meeting in Homs Governorate, Syria, between security officials and leaders of local tribes to address local violence, November 23, 2025.

Brutal double murder triggers curfew, heavy security presence in Homs, Syria

Smoke rises following Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov released, Qatari PM says nothing will stop it from mediating


Ban: UN mission chief's convoy attacked in Syria

UN secretary-general says convoy of General Gaye was the target of armed attacks, there were no injuries.

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US concerned over Syria's chemical weapons

White House consulting with Syria's neighbors over chemical weapons; US believes stockpile remains under Assad's control.

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'Syrian opposition ready to secure chemical weapons'

FSA general tells 'Daily Telegraph' rebels are forming a team to take hold of Assad's chemical weapons sites; senior Syrian military defector tells Reuters Assad's forces moving chemical stockpile across country.

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Syrian rebels start 'liberate Damascus' operation

After three days of fierce fighting, Syrian rebel commander says rebels will intensify attacks against Damascus.

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Mentally battered, Syrian soldiers abandon Assad

Sunni soldiers being pushed to the front lines in the rebellious city of Homs; Alawites remaining in the rear.

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Syrian army shells Homs after agreeing to truce

Assad, rebels agree to temporary ceasefire to allow aid access to wounded, but ICRC teams remain on standby as fighting rages.

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Analysis: Syrian rebels gaining ground

Regime employing dual strategy of maintaining a fortress-like hold on the capital while carving out Alawite enclave in the northwest of the country.

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Shelling intensifies in Homs, 11 dead

Day after UN observers suspend their work, dozens wounded in Syrian army shelling on Sunni Muslim districts of Homs.

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'Hezbollah could get Syria's non-conventional arms'

Barak says Assad family is "slaughtering its people with the support of Iran, Hezbollah," Israel closely monitoring situation.

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Syrian forces shell towns, clash with rebels

Video posted online shows what activists say are helicopters firing missiles in Rastan; 29 killed across country.

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