#Syria
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PoliticsSyria Holds Secret Talks with Israeli Spy Chief to Ease Tensions Following Airbase Strike
Syria has reportedly held secret talks with Israel's Mossad chief to defuse regional tensions following a recent airbase bombing. Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani stated that negotiations for a security agreement and troop withdrawal could soon resume.
EconomyUS Prepares Major Economic Pressure on Iran as Syria-Israel Talks Resume and Emirates Restarts Kuwait Flights
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces heavy economic pressure on Iran, while Syria-Israel talks resume in Jordan and Emirates airline restarts Kuwait flights.
PoliticsGeopolitical Shifts: Israel, Turkiye, and the Changing Middle East Order
An Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase has strained diplomatic relations and highlighted a broader regional realignment where Israel's revisionist policies increasingly isolate it from international consensus.
PoliticsUS Envoy Tom Barrack Claims Israel Gave No Notice Before Strikes on Syrian Base
US Special Envoy Tom Barrack stated that Israel gave no warning before striking a Syrian military base, sparking a sharp rebuke from Israeli officials who insisted intelligence was shared.
Breaking NewsDeadly Bus Bombing Targeting Security Forces Near Damascus Sparks Fresh Security Concerns in Syria
A bomb attack on a security forces bus near Damascus has resulted in casualties, marking ongoing security challenges in Syria 18 months after the fall of Bashar Al Assad.
Breaking NewsIsraeli Drone Strike on Delivery Truck Injures Several in Southwestern Syria
An Israeli drone strike in southwestern Syria hit a truck near Beit Jinn, injuring several people and drawing strong condemnation from the Syrian foreign ministry.
Breaking NewsPope Leo Calls for Global Support to Begin the Reconstruction of Gaza
Pope Leo appeals to the global community to support the reconstruction of Gaza, while a former secret tunnel is converted into a museum documenting the Ghouta siege and chemical attack in Syria.
Breaking NewsTragic Explosion in Western Idlib Countryside Kills Three Civilians and Injures Six Others
An explosion inside a home in the village of Ain al-Qasab within the Idlib countryside resulted in three deaths and six injuries. Local medical and civil defense officials confirmed that children were among the casualties.
PoliticsSyrian Police Officer Arrested Over Custody Death of Former White Helmets Volunteer
A Syrian police officer has been arrested following the death in custody of Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old former White Helmets volunteer who suffered from haemophilia.
PoliticsSDF Completes Integration into Syrian State Institutions Amid Unresolved Autonomy Concerns
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fully integrated into Syrian state institutions, marking a major milestone for Damascus even as key questions regarding autonomy and women's units remain unresolved.
PoliticsImran Khan Transferred to Hospital Following Supreme Court Directive Amid Syria Home Rebuilding Reports
Pakistan's Imran Khan has been transferred to a hospital following a Supreme Court order, amidst reports detailing the costs of rebuilding homes in Syria.
PoliticsIsrael and Turkey Trade Accusations of Expansionism in Syria Following Strategic Airbase Strike
Tensions flared between Israel and Turkey after an Israeli airstrike targeted a strategic airbase in northern Syria, leading both nations to accuse each other of regional expansionism.
PoliticsSyria and IAEA Announce Major Breakthrough on Legacy Nuclear Issues
Syria and the IAEA have reported a major breakthrough in resolving long-standing nuclear safeguarding issues from the Assad regime, granting inspectors rare access to a secret site in Deir Ezzor.
PoliticsUnpacking the Motives and Implications Behind Israel's Recent Airstrike on Syria
Experts analyze the motives and potential fallout of a condemned Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase that threatened to escalate into a clash with Turkish forces.
PoliticsSyrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani Arrives in Pakistan for Landmark Visit to Boost Bilateral Ties
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani has arrived in Pakistan for a landmark visit aimed at strengthening trade and defence ties, marking the first such high-level trip in 19 years.
PoliticsLebanon Extradites Former Assad-Regime General to Syria in Historic Transfer
Lebanon has extradited former Assad-era general Maj Gen Adel Issa to Syria to face serious charges of murder and torture, marking the first such transfer since the regime's collapse in late 2024.
EconomyTurkey Enters Syria's Oil and Gas Sector with Major Exploration Deals
Turkey has agreed to launch oil and gas exploration in Syria as Damascus seeks foreign investment to rehabilitate its battered energy sector following years of civil war.
Breaking NewsDefying Death and Ruins: Syrians Return to Heavily Shelled Neighborhoods Despite Unexploded Bombs
Syrian families are returning to heavily shelled and unsafe neighborhoods like Jobar near Damascus, driven by soaring rents and a desire to rebuild despite the grave danger of unexploded ordnance.
PoliticsUS Pursues Trilateral Deconfliction Mechanism for Turkey, Syria, and Israel Amid Rising Tensions
The United States is actively developing a trilateral deconfliction mechanism to prevent miscommunication and lower tensions between Turkey, Syria, and Israel following recent Israeli airstrikes near the Turkish border.
PoliticsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Confirms Airstrike on Syrian Air Base Amid US Criticism
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian air base, defending the action against US criticism by citing an imminent deployment of Turkish troops.
PoliticsQatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Syria as a Violation of Sovereignty
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria, calling the attack a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
PoliticsWassim, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad, Sentenced to Death in Syria Amid Ongoing Developments
Wassim, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death in Syria, according to recent reports accompanied by a video segment.
PoliticsAirstrikes Target Abu al-Duhur Military Base in Syria's Idlib Region
Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Syria's Idlib governorate, causing damage but no casualties in the first such attack since December 2024.
PoliticsBreaking the Mold of Impunity: What Bashar al-Assad's Death Sentence Means for Syria's Future
The death sentence handed down to ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad marks a historic milestone in the country's pursuit of transitional justice, even as significant political and social challenges remain.