Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq repatriates 15,000 citizens from Syria’s al-Hol camp
The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement announced that it has repatriated 15,000 Iraqi nationals from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, with 10,000 already returned to their home regions across the country.
Syrian-Saudi investment forum launches in Damascus with deals worth $6.4bn
Projects span sectors including energy, real estate and ICT as Saudi investors prepare to reshape Syria's post-war economic and urban landscape.
Syria’s transitional government requests support from Turkey in strengthening defence capabilities
US, meanwhile, says it has "no position" on the prospect of a defence pact between the neighbours.
Syrian National Committee reports 1,426 dead in March coastal clashes
The Syrian government has concluded its official investigation into the deadly violence that engulfed the country’s northern coastal region in March 2025, pledging to hold those responsible for serious human rights abuses to account.
EXPLAINER: Who fought in Syria’s Suwayda and where do things go from here?
The deep fragility of country’s post-Assad landscape was exposed as Druze, backed by Israel, clashed with Bedouin tribes.
ASH: Türkiye – geopolitical opportunity knocks
Potential for big wins, but also new headaches for Erdogan.
Emirates returns to Syria with regular flights to Damascus
Emirates has officially resumed service to Syria's capital Damascus amid clashes locally and with Israel.
Egypt, other Arab states condemn Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Several Arab countries have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, which targeted key sites linked to Syria’s Interior and Defence Ministries.
Syrian President al-Sharaa accuses Israel of sowing division after airstrikes
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa strongly condemned Israel in a speech, accusing it of deliberately “creating discord within Syria.”
COMMENT: Israel's bombing of Syria puts Druze minority in peril
Israel's latest bombing campaign of central locations in Damascus, Daraa and other locations following days of clashes between the Druze religious minority and the Turkish-backed government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa has worsened the situation.
UPDATE: Israeli strike reported near Syria’s presidential palace
An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near Syria’s Presidential Palace in Damascus on July 16.
Israel reinforces Golan forces as Druze declare strike over Syrian violence
Israeli Defence Forces have reinforced troops on the Syrian border after Druze leaders declared a general strike and warned they would cross into Syria to help their community under attack in Suwayda province.
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Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian forces after attack on Druze minority
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to immediately strike the Turkish-backed Syrian regime's forces.
Syria signs $800mn strategic deal with DP World to upgrade ports
Syria has signed a strategic $800mn agreement with UAE logistics major DP World in a major investment move aimed at revitalising the country’s maritime infrastructure.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Make no mistake. What we have here is an Erdogan, PKK coalition
As usual, Turkey’s wily leader is running circles around the media monkeys.
Syria battles major wildfires as UN allocates $625,000 for emergency response
Syrian firefighting crews extinguished two major forest fires in Hama countryside whilst continuing to battle devastating wildfires in Latakia province for the ninth consecutive day.
Macron and Starmer pledge to fight English Channel Kurdish migration gangs
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to intensify cooperation against illegal migration gangs during a summit at Downing Street.
Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens
For the fifth consecutive day, firefighting teams have been battling to contain the wildfires raging in northern Latakia’s countryside.
Banking expert calls for international banks to revive Syrian economy
Syria must open its financial sector to regional and international banks as a crucial step towards economic recovery and rebuilding the country's banking system.
100,000 Syrian refugees voluntarily return from Jordan
Jordan’s Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, announced that approximately 97,000 Syrian refugees have returned voluntarily from Jordan to Syria since the beginning of this year.