The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Britain's Foreign Secretary Cautious Of Syria's Rebel Group

Britain's Foreign Secretary raises concerns over HTS's terrorist designation and recent positive actions.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

US Ensuring Chemical Weapons In Syria Stay Secure

US actively works with partners to prevent chemical weapons misuse in Syria. Communication with Russia maintained. Assad regime's fall seen as justice.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Syrians crowd Assad’s most notorious torture prison in hunt for missing loved ones

It comes as Britain says collapse of Assad is humiliation for Iran and Russia but doesn’t guarantee peace. Israel bombs chemical weapons facilities over fears of dangerous power vacuum

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

UK and other European states suspend Syrians’ asylum applications

Austria prepares ‘repatriation and deportation’ programme to country where president has just been deposed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

UK to pause Syrian asylum claims after collapse of Assad regime

Foreign secretary David Lammy said it was “premature” to discuss resettlement schemes for Syrian refugees

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

‘Top priority’: US renews push to find Austin Tice after al-Assad toppled

The US journalist is believed to be among 135,000 people detained or disappeared by Syrian government during war.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024

Asma al-Assad: from private schoolgirl in Acton to being reportedly severely ill with leukaemia

She was once fawned over for her good looks and sharp mind, but is now seen as an accomplice to her husband’s cruelty. Claudia Cockerell on the fall of Syria’s first lady

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Syrian Prime Minister Agrees To Hand Over Power

Syria's former Assad regime prime minister agrees to hand over power to rebel counterpart, signaling a potential shift in leadership dynamics.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Power Vacuum In Syria Increases Geopolitical Instability, China Investigating Nvidia

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Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024

Adam Kinzinger jokes that Tulsi Gabbard could provide ‘safe harbor’ to Assad in her home

Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, met with Bashar al-Assad during a 2017 visit to Syria

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024