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Inside Assad’s Captagon drug-smuggling empire and how it funded brutal Syrian regime

The export of illegal drug captagon financially fuelled Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime for years

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

US And Iraq Vow To Prevent ISIS Resurgence In Syria

US officials discuss efforts to prevent ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria, highlighting security cooperation and concerns over potential instability.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Syrians in Scotland 'scared and in limbo' after Labour 'pause' asylum claims

HUNDREDS of Syrian asylum seekers in Scotland have been left scared, stressed, and facing an uncertain future after the UK Government “paused”…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

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Thousands of Syrians celebrate fall of Assad in Damascus; Blinken makes surprise Iraq visit for talks – as it happened

Crowds of men, women and children gathered to celebrate after the first Friday prayers since Assad was ousted; US secretary of state to discuss Syria

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024

German Medical Associations Warn Of Impact Of Syrian Doctors' Return

German medical associations express concerns over potential impact of Syrian doctors returning to Syria on healthcare in Germany.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Blinken Meets Iraq PM In Unannounced Stop On Syria Crisis Tour: AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Iraq's prime minister on Friday in an unannounced visit as he seeks to coordinate a regional approach to Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

US ‘pilgrim’ freed from Syria jail heading to Jordan – but says he will return to Damascus

Recently freed Travis Timmerman says he plans to return to Syria despite being jailed for seven months for entering the country without permission

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister

US Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Iraq to discuss Syria's situation and regional security challenges.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Syrian rebels reveal year-long plot that brought down Assad regime

Abu Hassan al-Hamwi’s HTS group coordinated rebels to create a unified war effort that included a specialist drone unit

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024

Rebels' Transition Of Power In Syria Raises Controversy

Syria's rebel-appointed prime minister engages with Assad regime officials, signaling a transition of power and governance challenges ahead.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Thousands of Syrian celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall

Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains ‘fluid’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024

Who is Syria’s new prime minister – and what will he do?

Dressed in a modest grey suit and tie with a light blue shirt, bald and bearded, 41-year-old Mohammed al-Bashir addressed his fellow Syrians on Tuesday from behind a desk in an empty conference room. Asking for “stability and calm”, he announced that he would serve as the head of a…

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2024

Syrians Celebrate Fall Of Assad Regime Across The Country

Syrian citizens unite in joyous celebrations across cities after Assad's departure, emphasizing peace and unity.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

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Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Blinken And Turkey Agree On Syria's Future

Updates on U.S. engagement in Syria transition, Gaza conflict, and UN aid challenges in the Middle East.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Orders Military To Prepare For Winter Deployment

Israeli Defense Minister directs IDF to prepare for winter deployment at Mount Hermon, citing strategic importance due to Syrian developments.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

US Urges Continued Efforts To Stop ISIS Resurgence In Syria

Secretary Blinken emphasizes ongoing efforts to prevent ISIS resurgence in Syria during Ankara meeting, highlighting US-Turkey collaboration.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024

Ed Miliband defends blocking UK military action against Assad

The former Labour leader said he does not regret blocking a 2013 vote over Syria after Wes Streeting suggested Assad could have been ousted earlier.

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International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Israel Orders Troops To 'Prepare To Remain' In Syria Buffer Zone Through Winter

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

'Imperative' To Work Against IS In Syria, Blinken Tells Turkey

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday told Turkey it was "imperative" to work against a resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Labour cabinet split over Syria as Miliband defends blocking military action after Streeting criticism

Wes Streeting criticised Labour’s previous position on Syria after Ed Miliband led efforts to block Lord Cameron’s 2013 attempt to launch military action

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Syria Kurds Warm Up To New Leaders But Fear For Hard-won Gains

Kurdish authorities have made overtures to Islamist-led rebels who seized power in Syria last week, but the long-oppressed community fears it could lose hard-won gains it made during the war, including limited self-rule.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Reassured 'For Now', Aleppo's Christians Prepare For Christmas

For the Catholic Marist Brothers of Aleppo, one of nearly a dozen Christian communities in Syria's second city, today's most pressing question is how to decorate the Christmas tree.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Doctors Without Borders slams UK Government for pausing Syrian asylum applications

A LEADING humanitarian charity has called out the UK Government for pausing asylum decisions for Syrians...

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

China FM Says 'Deeply Concerned' About Syria In Talks With Egypt Counterpart

Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled the country after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group and its allies, bringing a sudden end to decades of repressive rule by his clan.

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