FBI supervisor resigns after trying to investigate agent who shot Renee Good News of Tracee Mergen’s decision came before agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, another US citizen in Minneapolis The Guardian - US · Jan 25
Syrian and Kurdish forces agree to extend ceasefire as threat of war looms Ceasefire to be extended for one month to allow transfer of suspected Islamic State members from Syria to Iraq The Guardian - UK · Jan 24
A US shift marked Kurdish-led forces' fall from power in Syria The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fallen from power in Syria as the U.S. shifts its backing to the country's new leaders in Damascus The Independent UK · Jan 21
Syrian army takes control of detention camp for Islamic State suspects Move follows withdrawal of Kurdish forces from al-Hawl, where 24,000 people are being held over alleged IS links The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military, security and administrative arrangements. Euronews · Jan 18
Syrian army says swept Aleppo district after clashes with Kurdish fighters Syria's army said it had completed a "security sweep" on Saturday of a neighbourhood in Aleppo where it clashed with Kurdish forces, though shelling could still be heard following calls for fighters to surrender themselves and their weapons. Radio France Internationale · Jan 10
Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo Syria's Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo The Independent UK · Jan 9
Donald Trump vows to 'retaliate' after three Americans killed by suspected IS gunman in Syria The identities of those killed are being held for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025
"Bibi sees ghosts everywhere": U.S. alarmed by Israel's Syria strikes "He has to stop this because if it continues he will self-destruct." Axios · Dec 1, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Role in Washington's Middle East Diplomacy Epstein was supposedly advising Arab countries on how to deal with America, had an audience scheduled with a Qatari prince, and close to Trump’s future ambassador to Turkey. Reason · Nov 13, 2025
Syrian president expected to meet Trump at the White House, U.S. envoy says It will be the first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House and a key step in rebuilding U.S.-Syrian relations. Axios · Nov 1, 2025
A year after losing its longtime leader, Hezbollah is beginning to regroup Hezbollah is regrouping after suffering significant losses in its recent conflict with Israel The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025
Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence The latest initiative comes weeks after more than 250 were killed in sectarian violence in southern Syrian province. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
U.S. Plan To Disarm Hezbollah Is a Diplomatic Dead End Washington’s proposal to link Israeli withdrawals with Hezbollah’s surrender ignores decades of political entrenchment and risks fueling wider conflict. Reason · Sep 12, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025 Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah? US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 Lebanon's speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah's weapons, criticizes US pressure Lebanon’s parliament speaker has criticized Washington’s push to quickly to disarm the Hezbollah militant group, and called instead for a calm national dialogue to determine “the fate of those weapons.”
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025 Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025 US envoy says calling Lebanon reporters ‘animalistic’ was ‘inappropriate’ Tom Barrack says he was telling Lebanese journalists to ‘be civilised’ but notes that they were ‘just doing their job’.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025 Israeli forces raid former air defence base near Syrian capital Operation at site south of Damascus is deepest into Syrian territory since ousting of Bashar al-Assad last year
Euronews · Aug 28, 2025 US diplomat Tom Barrack apologises for using word 'animalistic' to describe reporters in Lebanon The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025 US diplomat apologizes for using the word 'animalistic' in reference to Lebanese reporters A U.S. diplomat has apologized for using the word "animalistic" during a press conference in Lebanon
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 US envoy cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments Protesters decry Tom Barrack visit amid Hezbollah disarmament push, warning to journalists not to act ‘animalistic’.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 U.S. envoy Tom Barrack sparks outrage after telling journalists in Lebanon to ‘act civilized’ Barrack was in the Middle East to discuss the Lebanese government’s plans to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025 Middle East crisis: Israeli military carries out raid in West Bank city of Nablus – as it happened Soldiers and armoured vehicles enter city in northern occupied West Bank, confirms Israeli military, as residents say soldiers are searching houses
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 US envoy prompts outrage in Lebanon after telling media to ‘act civilised’ Tom Barrack’s remarks to journalists trigger calls for an apology and media boycott.