Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Paris for first European visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday for his first European visit since coming to power after his Islamist forces ousted longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad last December.
Israel to respond against Yemen for missile on Tel Aviv airport
Israel is preparing to retaliate against a Yemeni missile attack that targeted Ben-Gurion Airport on May 5, following a security cabinet decision.
COMMENT: Israel is attempting to destabilise Syria, split Druze minority
Israel is trying to destabilise Syria with airstrikes near Damascus and is supplying hardliners in the Druze minority with weapons, say analysts.
Israeli fighter jets strike targets near the Syrian presidential palace
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) fighter jets conducted a strike adjacent to the area of the Palace of Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus.
Israel treats injured Syrian Druze, strikes Damascus regime forces
Israel has permitted injured Syrian Druze to enter its territory for medical treatment, as the minority continues to fight against the new Damascus government.
ِِAt least nine people killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
At least nine people, including five armed Druze men, were killed in sectarian-motivated clashes that erupted overnight on April 28 in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, Syria.
Turkey’s foreign policy falling apart on all fronts, writes shadow minister
Ankara took a slap to the chops as Turkic Central Asian states inked an investment-linked deal on relations with Brussels that pointedly included no recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
US forces withdraw from military base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province, Al-Watan reports
US troops and military equipment have begun withdrawing from a US military base in al-Shaddadi in Syria's Al-Hasakah province.
Time Magazine names Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa among 2025’s 100 most influential people
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.
Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's debts to World Bank
Saudi Arabia is preparing to settle Syria's outstanding debts to the World Bank, according to insider sources speaking with American news agencies.
Syrian Alawites find refuge in Russia’s Perm
Russian officials have confirmed a steady flow of Syrian refugees that have begun settling in the Perm region of the country as sectarian attacks continue to target religious minorities, including Alawites.
Turkey in close contact with Israel to avoid undesired engagements in Syria
Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel concerning the de-escalation of any conflict in Syria when needed, Reuters on April 9 quoted Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as saying.
Syrian economist proposes new currency to solve economic crisis
Syria could introduce a "neo-Syrian lira" by removing two zeros from the current currency, which has become an urgent necessity.
ISTANBUL BLOG: Episode 12 in which Trump tells Bibi he can leave Turkey to him
Israel’s PM arrives at White House having just bombed into ground Syrian military air base Turkish president Erdogan wanted to take over.
Turkey says it wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria
“Unfortunately Israel is taking out, one by one, all military capabilities that a new state can use,” says Turkish foreign minister.
Netanyahu to discuss Turkey-Israel relations with Trump at White House on April 7
Threat to bomb Iran over its nuclear programme also on agenda.
Israel accuses Turkey of trying to turn Syria into protectorate
Steps up airstrikes in warning to Damascus not to allow entry into country of forces hostile to Jerusalem.
Nine people killed in Israeli strikes on Syria, state media reports
At least nine people including Turkish nationals have been killed in Israeli airstrikes late on April 2 on southern Syria.
Turkey reportedly moving to take control of Syria’s T4 air base
Israeli sources brief they are opposed to the move and "we will not allow any threat to our operational freedom in the air".
Revolution, resistance and regime collapse in Damascus
The end of the 54-year rule of Syria’s Assad regime came so quickly that many refused to believe it.