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As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications for the stability of the rest of the Middle East.

The Conversation · Jan 28

The revolutionary women of Rojava are in grave danger. That has consequences for us all

For a decade, the autonomous territory in Syria has been a bastion of gender equality. It holds important lessons for the fight against authoritarianism, says author Natasha Walter

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Concern over north-east Syria security amid fears IS militants could re-emerge

US military says it has transported ‘IS fighters’ to Iraq after Kurdish-controlled prisons and camps changed hands

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

Syrian authorities urge civilians to leave Aleppo as clashes with Kurdish forces continue

The leadership in Damascus signed a deal with the SDF in March for it to merge with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 but there have been disagreements over how that would happen.

Euronews · Jan 8

Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025

From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.

Euronews · Jan 2

Syria says IS planned New Year's Eve attacks on churches and social gatherings

The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned "suicide operations and attacks ... by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots," prompting security to be tightened.

Euronews · Jan 1

Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency

President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

Trump Showers Netanyahu With Praise While Pushing For Controversial New Ally

At a meeting between the two leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he hopes that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can "get along" with the new Syrian President, Ahmed al-Sharaa.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2025

Syria’s incomplete security transition has left gaps for Islamic State to exploit

The US military launched a wave of strikes against targets in central Syria on December 19 in response to an attack on US forces near the ancient city of Palmyra one week earlier. That attack saw a lone Islamic State (IS) gunman kill two US service members and one American…

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025

Europe has lost all credibility in the Middle East. The way to regain it lies in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon

Sidelined by Trump, preoccupied with Ukraine and damaged by its immoral stance on Gaza, Europe can still help stabilise its eastern Mediterranean neighbours , says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025