Syrian Arab Republic
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.
Syria unveils new national emblem featuring golden eagle
Syria's transitional government has launched a new national visual identity centred on the Syrian Golden Eagle emblem during a ceremony at Damascus's People's Palace on July 3.
Turkey's Erdoğan calls for developing relations with new Syria leadership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for developing relations with Syria's new authorities at the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan's Khankendi.
Smog chokes Middle East as Iraq faces “hazardous” conditions
Dust storms originating from Iraq are forecast to impact air quality across multiple Middle Eastern countries including Iran, Syria and Kuwait over the next five days, with Iran's Meteorological Organisation warning of severe conditions.
Fuel tanker explosion in Jebrin, Syria, kills seven, injures many
A devastating explosion rocked the town of Jebrin in the Hama countryside, central Syria, on July 2 after a fuel tanker caught fire.
3,000 new fighters join Syrian Army’s 76th division following Aleppo academy graduation
The event highlighted the military leadership’s commitment to ongoing development and strengthening the defence institution’s role in securing stability and security.
Trump formally ends US sanctions on Syria with July 1 executive order
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 30 formally ending US sanctions on Syria.
Syria receives IMF visit for first time since 2009
Conflict-torn country faces “enormous challenges”, says mission. Majority of GDP wiped out. Restoring power infrastructure alone could cost at least $40bn.
No condemnation of US strikes on Iran from Turkey
Turkish president Erdogan is all too ready to hit out at Netanyahu for Israel's attacks on the Iranians, but when it comes to Trump, interestingly, he's rather restrained.
Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 20, injures 52
A suicide bombing at St Elias Church in Damascus's Dwaila district on the evening of June 22 killed 20 people and injured 52, latest reports out of Damascus report.