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David Lammy flies to Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future

The Foreign Secretary will offer UK assistance on humanitarian issues.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine

Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025

Italian Foreign Minister Travels To Syria For Transition Talks

Italian Foreign Minister plans Syria visit to support transition post-Assad's removal by HTS, calls for EU sanctions review.

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

US Defense Secretary Emphasizes Need For Troops In Syria

US Defense Secretary highlights the importance of maintaining troops in Syria to prevent ISIS resurgence and secure detention facilities amidst the country...

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told The Associated Press that the U.S. needs to keep troops deployed in Syria to prevent the Islamic State group from reconstituting as a major threat

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

First International Commercial Flight Lands In Damascus

International commercial flight resumes in Damascus post-Assad era. Diplomatic relations with new authorities strengthen. Gulf countries expected to fund S...

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria's capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

US Eases Restrictions On Syria For Humanitarian Aid Entry

U.S. Treasury issues license for transactions with Syria's transitional government post-Assad's ouster, emphasizing humanitarian aid and responsible govern...

US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Residents of Syria's Quneitra are frustrated by lack of action to halt Israeli advance

The presence of Israeli troops who entered a U.N. buffer zone on the border with Syria following the fall of President Bashar Assad is frustrating the local population

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism

The truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State group unfolded amid months of warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

Middle East latest: German and French foreign ministers seek 'new beginning' with Syria

The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that a “political new beginning” between Europe and Syria is possible

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists

Syria’s new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers loyal to ousted President Bashar Assad who have refused to surrender their weapons

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 18 in Gaza, including 3 children, officials say

Palestinian and hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

King Charles donates to Syria after fall of dictator Assad

Charles made an undisclosed contribution to the International Rescue Committee

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 18 In Gaza, Including Children And Officers

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Syrian forces' operations in Homs; Al Jazeera faces restrictions in the West Bank. Current events in the Middle East.

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Syrian Activists Demand Justice For Disappeared Colleagues

Protesters in Douma demand justice for disappeared activists in Syria's civil war, seeking truth and accountability for all victims.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

AP PHOTOS: The month of December in pictures

When Syrian rebels roared into Damascus after a lightning advance on the capital, they exalted in their triumph over President Bashar Assad and rejoiced at the sudden end of a 14-year civil war that laid waste to much of the country.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

A new year dawns on a Middle East torn by conflict and change

The streets were buzzing with excitement in Damascus as Syrians welcomed in a new year that seemed to many to bring a promise of a brighter future after the unexpected fall of Bashar Assad’s government weeks earlier

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Middle East latest: Ukraine pledges support for a new Syria

Ukraine is pledging support for the new authorities in Syria, which was once a key Russian ally in the Mideast

Ukraine Sends Wheat Flour To Aid Syria's Economic Recovery

Ukraine sends aid to Syria, as Syria shifts alliances and appoints first female Central Bank governor. Turkey offers electricity export.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

An Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital kills 11, war monitor says

A war monitor in Syria says an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus has killed at least 11 people as Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024

Bashar al-Assad's wife Asma 'barred from UK' for potentially lifesaving cancer treatment

London-born first lady has 50-50 chance of survival, according to reports

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