Alaa Hassan was 25 years old when the uprisings against Bashar al-Assad began in Syria. He was part of the movement that grew ...

In this video, I forge a Damascus edged axe for the first time. The axe's main body is constructed from mild steel, which I forge weld with Damascus steel. This project takes place in my brand new ...

In this video, I attempt to forge drill bits into a unique Damascus machete, opting for a mirror shine instead of revealing the pattern. This project showcases a simple yet intriguing metalworking ...

Veteran Lebanese Druze leader fears that destruction of Gaza heralds plans for a 'greater Israel', and discusses Hezbollah's disarmament and Syria's new leader ...

Syria's capital, Damascus, is suffering from its worst water shortages in years as a result of the lowest rainfall in more than six decades.

The top US diplomat made the case for sanctions relief and renewed engagement with the transitional government in Damascus to ...