Austria deports man to Syria for first time in 15 years Syrian man, 32, was granted asylum in 2014 but lost refugee status because of a criminal conviction The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
The US and Israel’s attack may have left Iran stronger Israel’s attack on Iran last month and the US bombing of the country’s nuclear facilities, the first-ever direct US attacks on Iranian soil, were meant to cripple Tehran’s strategic capabilities and reset the regional balance. The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025
Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Will Syria normalise relations with Israel? Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025
Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians. Euronews · Jul 1, 2025
Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree. Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025
Watch: Trump plans to sign executive order to end sanctions on Syria President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order lifting Syria sanctions, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Trump Dismantles Syria Sanctions Program As Israel Ties Eyed President Donald Trump on Monday formally dismantled US sanctions against Syria, hoping to reintegrate the war-battered country into the global economy as Israel eyes ties with its new leadership. International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025
Trump signs executive order to lift some financial sanctions on Syria White House says move will help stabilise country after ousting of Assad and could lead to broader sanctions relief The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025
US diplomat: Conflict between Iran and Israel can pave new paths in the Middle East US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues. Euronews · Jun 29, 2025
UN commission says Syria must end violence against Alawites and protect places of worship The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria reports ongoing sectarian violence despite commitments from Syria's new government to protect minorities The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
Syria's Wheat War: Drought Fuels Food Crisis For 16 Million Rival Syrian and Kurdish producers are scrambling for shrinking wheat harvests as the worst drought in decades follows a devastating war, pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity. International Business Times · Jun 27, 2025
Syrian Architect Uses Drone Footage To Help Rebuild Hometown Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al-Mohammed could barely recognise his war-ravaged village when he returned after years away. International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025
Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 World Bank approves $1bn for development projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon The biggest amount went to Iraq, where the World Bank approved $930 million to help improve the country’s railway infrastructure, boost domestic trade and create jobs.
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 German prosecutor submits terror-related arrest warrant for Syrian man who allegedly stabbed four Among other things, the federal prosecutor's office will take over terrorism-related cases from local prosecutors in Germany.
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025 Mapping Israel’s expanding battlefronts across the Middle East Israel has launched nearly 35,000 attacks across five countries over the past 20 months.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 German prosecutor seeks arrest on terror charges of a Syrian man who allegedly stabbed 4 Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has submitted a new arrest warrant based on terrorism allegations for a Syrian man who stabbed and critically injured four men outside a restaurant in the western city of Bielefeld last month
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Syria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church Syria's Interior Ministry says the sleeper cell behind a deadly church explosion near Damascus belonged to the Islamic State group
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Co-op to stop sourcing goods from Israel, Iran and 15 other countries Retailer says ‘internationally recognised’ abuses take place in nations including Russia and Syria
The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025 The Learning Refuge: How women-led community efforts help refugees resettle in Cyprus Since 2015, the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) has seen a steady rise in migrant arrivals and asylum applications, primarily from people from Middle Eastern and African countries like Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Mideast governments condemn suicide bombing of Syrian church as death toll rises to 25 The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a church in Syria has risen to 25, state media say
International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025 Syria President Vows Those Involved In Church Attack Will Face Justice Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Monday that those involved in a "heinous" suicide attack on a Damascus church would face justice, as he called for unity in the diverse, multi-faith country.
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025 Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East amid soaring tensions? Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle East destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.
Euronews · Jun 23, 2025 Syria: Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Damascus Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria