Syrian Arab Republic
Belarus’ president gives citizenship to Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians in surprise move
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree accepting 311 for citizenship, including Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians among dozens of other nationaities.
New US legislative bill targets security risks from Syria
Bipartisan lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a new bill on March 25 to evaluate potential terrorism threats originating from Syria.
Israeli IDF troops engage in ground battle in Syria as airstrikes hit Palmyra
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed an engagement with “several terrorists” who opened fire on Israeli troops from southern Syria on the morning of March 25.
Germany reopens Damascus embassy after 13-year closure
Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after closing it during the early stages of Syria's civil war, as Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Europe needs "eyes and ears" on the ground during Syria's political transition.
Israel launches second airstrikes on Gaza following Netanyahu address
Israeli IDF and INF forces launched a second day of strikes on Gaza, killing several people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
US Trump administration considering relocating Gaza residents to Syria
US President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Syria
Arab League and UN condemns brutal Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
The Arab League's Ahmed Aboul Gheit has hit out at Israeli strikes on Gaza on March 18 in a sign of collapsing relations between the two sides.
Hezbollah attack on journalists on border condemned by new Syrian regime
Syria's newly reformed Ministry of Information has condemned the direct targeting of a group of journalists and Al-Arabiya journalists.
Al-Sharaa appointed as Syrian president for five years after signing constitutional declaration
Saudi-born Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a draft constitutional declaration, making him president of Syria for a five-year transitional period.
Turkey reportedly keeps up military strikes on PKK despite Kurdish group’s unilateral ceasefire
At same time, Ankara backs Damascus move to integrate Kurdish-dominated SDF militia into Syrian national army. Erdogan officials usually refer to SDF and PKK as one and the same “terrorist” entity.
UN reports "entire families" killed in Syria's coastal region
The UN Human Rights Commission reported on March 11 that over 100 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Syria's coastal region during military operations against rebels loyal to former President al-Assad.
Kurdish SDF agrees integration into Syrian army, hopes rise Turkey will leave northeast Syria in peace
Response awaited from Ankara, which does not distinguish militia from "terrorist" PKK.
Syria's neighbours condemn Israeli mission creep in Syria at Amman meeting
Syria's neighbouring countries issued a joint statement condemning Israeli aggression against Syria and calling for its withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories.
More than 1,000 people killed in deadly clashes between new Syrian regime and minorities
Syrian authorities announced on March 9 the reinforcement of security forces in the coastal region and the imposition of control over areas that witnessed clashes.
Dozens killed in coastal Syria as clashes between army and pro-Assad militias escalate
Clashes in Syrian Western coasts intensified on March 7 as the Syrian army sent large military reinforcements to the coast to repel attacks from remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
New figures reveal devastating impact of ISIS campaign against Yazidis
Iraq's Office for Yazidi Abductee Affairs in Kurdistan has released updated statistics on the genocide perpetrated against the Yazidi community by the Islamic State, painting a grim picture of atrocities.
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Are Syria’s Druze about to break away with Israel’s help?
Syrian Druze are becoming increasingly concerned with the makeup of the new Damascus regime and are fighting back.
Druze militiamen in Syria's south clash with new Damascus Islamist-led regime
Violent clashes broke out in Jaramana, a suburb near Damascus, between Syria’s new Turkish-backed administration security forces and local Druze militias.
Tajikistan again in spotlight as “terrorism hub” after New York arrest
Accused allegedly sent tens of thousands of dollars Islamic State extremists overseas and trained with assault rifles at shooting ranges in US.
PKK declares immediate ceasefire with Turkey
President Erdogan says there is an “historic opportunity” to end the 40-year-insurgency. Talks could unravel, but process could also help bring stability to Syria.