The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Hundreds protest against Arab rapprochement with Syria’s al-Assad

Protesters demand Bashar al-Assad be prosecuted, the release of all detainees and the return of displaced Syrians.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023

Syrian State Media Say Israeli Artillery Shells Border Town

Syria's state media said Israel shelled targets in southern Syria early on Monday, near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, causing unspecified material damage. There was no immediate comment from Israel. The report on the state SANA news agency said Israeli forces targeted the town of Talat Qars al-Nafl in Quneitra province…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023

Türkiye Accuses the US of Establishing ‘Terrorist State’ on its Border

Türkiye has accused the US of establishing a "terrorist state" on its border with Syria, referring to its support to the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG), which is the largest component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Washington's ally in the war against ISIS. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on conflicts around the world

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Peak Selling Season of Saudi Shemagh

Experts in the manufacturing and import of the Saudi shemagh revealed that this traditional dress has reached the highest annual sales season, recording sales estimated at about 900 million riyals annually. They pointed to new consumer trends, especially among the younger generation, as a number of international brands have joined…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2023

Cholera resurges in Syria after earthquakes hamper efforts to control outbreak

Successful vaccination campaign has been severely disrupted by the devastation in February that caused widespread damage to water supply and transport links

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Table quiz being held in Castleknock in aid of victims of Turkey and Syria earthquakes

The table quiz on April 28 will see some truly fantastic prizes up for grabs for all the table quiz whizzes out there

Dublin Live · Apr 20, 2023

Syrian Kurds Ready for Dialogue with Damascus

The Kurdish Autonomous Administration, which controls large areas in northern and northeastern Syria, has expressed its willingness to meet with the Syrian government, in a move that comes in parallel with an accelerating Arab openness towards Damascus. In a statement distributed on Tuesday night and reported by AFP, the Administration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo at The Lowry

The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of beekeeper Nuri and his wife Afra, as they embark on their perilous journey from war-torn Syria to the UK

Manchester Evening News · Apr 19, 2023

Assad, Saudi FM Discuss in Damascus Steps to Resolve Syrian Crisis

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received in Damascus on Tuesday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdulllah. This marked the first time a Saudi official visits Syria since 2011, when the country’s conflict erupted.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023