Hundreds killed as Syria security forces battle al-Assad loyalists Calls for restraint amid reports of many civilians killed in wave of violence. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2025
Over 230 killed in Syria as clashes continue between Asad loyalists and forces The Observatory said that the clashes marked the deadliest escalation since the fall of the previous government last December. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 8, 2025
Syrian security forces execute 125 civilians in battle against Assad loyalists Battle in Latakia is marked escalation by Bashar al-Assad loyalists against Syria’s new Islamist-led government The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025
No Talks With US Under 'Maximum Pressure' Policy, Iran FM Tells AFP Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme while President Donald Trump applies his "maximum pressure" policy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP on Friday. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Germany's Asylum Seekers Anxious Over Merz's Immigration Plans As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Dozens reported killed as Syrian forces and pro-Assad fighters clash Syria’s coastal regions sees days of deadly violence between al-Assad loyalists and security forces. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025
Clashes in Syria's coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70 A war monitor says that clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country’s coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and the area outside government control The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Syria New Authorities Expand Fight Against Assad Loyalists Syria's new authorities launched a sweeping security operation Friday after clashes with fighters loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad, the biggest challenge to their rule so far, left at least 71 people dead. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus American Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on the country The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists Armed men loyal to ousted dictator attack checkpoints in Latakia province in deadliest strikes so far against new government The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in ‘various armed ambushes’. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025
Assad loyalists kill at least 13 police officers in ambush on Syrian forces in coastal town Gunmen have ambushed a Syrian police patrol in a coastal town leaving at least 13 security members dead and many wounded, a war monitor said The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
16 Killed In 'Most Violent' Syria Unrest Since Assad Ouster: Monitor Gunmen loyal to Syria's Bashar al-Assad killed 16 security personnel on Thursday, a war monitor said, in attacks it described as the "most violent" since the longtime president's ouster. International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025
Royal Navy warship shadows Russian vessel through UK waters HMS Somerset kept watch over the Russian corvette Boikiy for three days as it escorted merchant vessel Baltic Leader on its voyage from Syria. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 PKK leader’s call to disarm fuels hope for end to Kurdish conflict – but peace is not imminent Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK), has called on the group to disarm and dissolve itself. In a letter read out by his political allies in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 27, he wrote: “I take on the historical responsibility for this call … All…
Top News · Mar 4, 2025 Syrian Refugee Family Finds Hope And Integration In Italy Syrian refugee family in Rome rebuilds their lives with the support of Pope Francis amidst challenges and hope for the future.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Refugee family ‘saved’ by Pope Francis unite in prayer for ailing 88-year-old’s health The family calls the pontiff ‘a gift from paradise’
Top News · Mar 3, 2025 Syria Observes Ramadan Amid Political Changes Ramadan in Syria under new government, changes in public behavior and regulations observed. Observance of Ramadan in various countries. Spirit of Ramadan e...
Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025 Syrian forces deployed in Jaramana to end unrest Security forces move into Damascus suburb to restore order while Israeli warnings spark local backlash.
Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025 Aram: Imad's Syrian Kitchen to open new restaurant at Somerset House Aram will serve classic Syrian pastries, salads, breads and small plates
The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025 Exhibition traces colourful tale of glass art’s global journey from Scotland A DAZZLING story that began in Syria 2000 years ago and eventually made a corner of Scotland into a renowned centre for exquisite glass art is to be…
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Israel's military is told to prepare to defend a Druze community outside Syria's capital Israel’s defense ministry says the military has been instructed to prepare to defend a Druze settlement in the suburbs of Damascus in neighboring Syria
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades Some restaurants and coffee shops in Syria were closed during the day as observant Muslims began fasting during the holy month of Ramadan
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025 PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025 Kurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peace The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for…