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August 26, 2026
Syria/World

Syria’s Kurdish SDF Dissolves After a Decade of War

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, have formally dissolved as an independent military force and completed their integration into Syria’s state institutions, marking a major change for one of the country’s

Syria/United States/World

US Drops Syria From Terror Sponsor List

Syria has been removed from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, marking another significant step in the Trump administration’s easing of sanctions against the country and potentially making it easier for international companies and banks to conduct

August 25, 2026

IAEA Finds Tonnes of Nuclear Material in Syria

Syria/World

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors have discovered several tonnes of nuclear material in Syria at a site that had not previously been known

Syria’s New Government Faces a Tough Test From Beijing Over Uyghur Fighters

China/Syria/World

For years, Uyghur fighters arrived in Syria through conflict routes stretching from Central Asia to the Turkish-Syrian border, joining armed opposition groups battling the

Defining Islamic Extremism and What it Means for Syria

July 21, 2025
Syria/World

Let’s start with this fact — the overwhelming majority of Muslims are not crazed, murderous fanatics. It is a meme the West uses to justify genocide against. In fact, we now have

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Syria Begins Military Withdrawal from Sweida as President Warns of Possible War with Israel

July 18, 2025
Israel/Syria/World

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has ordered the withdrawal of government forces from the southern province of Sweida in a dramatic bid to quell intensifying unrest following days of deadly sectarian clashes and

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DP World Signs $800 Million Concession Deal to Develop Syria’s Port of Tartus

July 15, 2025
Syria/World

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus, marking a major step in regional maritime

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U.S. Revokes Terror Label for Former al-Qaeda Affiliate HTS as Syria Reenters Global Fold

July 8, 2025
Syria/World

The United States on Monday officially revoked the “foreign terrorist organization” (FTO) designation for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Syrian faction formerly tied to al-Qaeda. The move comes just a week

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Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Paving Way for Reconstruction and Controversial Normalisation

July 1, 2025
Syria/United States/World

In a sweeping move that signals a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order dismantling most U.S. sanctions against Syria, declaring an end to the

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At Least 20 Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack on Damascus Church

June 23, 2025
Syria/World

At least 20 people were killed and more than 50 injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest inside a packed church in Damascus on Sunday evening, marking the first major

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The Great Syrian Gold Rush: Treasure Fever Grips Post-Assad Damascus

May 24, 2025
Diplomacy/Syria

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s downfall last December, an unexpected new phenomenon has gripped the Syrian capital: the shimmer of gold fever. As reported by the Financial Times, the nightly silence

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Trump Weighs Sanctions Relief for Syria Amid Real Estate and Mineral Deal Proposals

May 13, 2025
Syria/World

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering lifting long-standing sanctions on Syria in exchange for economic concessions from the country’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa — including access to natural resources and the

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Maaloula Caught Between Memory and Fear as Syria’s Sectarian Tensions Smolder

May 4, 2025
Diplomacy/Syria

An uneasy peace clings to the ancient town of Maaloula, Syria — a community once emblematic of interfaith harmony but now haunted by the scars of a civil war that saw neighbour

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Syrian Government Rejects Kurdish Call for Decentralized State

April 28, 2025
Syria/World

The new Syrian administration on Sunday firmly rejected a recent Kurdish conference’s call for a “decentralized” Syrian state, stressing that Syria’s unity remains non-negotiable. In a statement from the Syrian leader’s office,

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Over 100 Suspected Chemical Weapons Sites Found in Post-Assad Syria

April 7, 2025
Syria/World

More than 100 suspected chemical weapons sites remain scattered across Syria following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to an explosive report by The New York Times. The estimate—provided by

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Israeli Jets Strike Scientific Research Center in Damascus, Targeting Hama Outskirts

April 3, 2025
Israel/Syria/World

Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted a scientific research center in Damascus, Syria, causing significant destruction, according to local media reports. The facility struck is believed to be the Barzah Scientific Research Facility,

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Syria’s Economic Recovery Could Take Over 50 Years, UN Report Warns

February 25, 2025
Syria/World

A new United Nations report has painted a grim picture for Syria’s future, revealing that the war-torn country will require over 50 years to restore its economy to pre-conflict levels if current

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Turkey Considers Establishing Military Bases in Syria

February 4, 2025
Syria/Turkey/World

Reports from the Turkish newspaper Turkiye, citing unnamed Arab sources, suggest that Turkey is contemplating the establishment of two military bases in Syria, where it plans to station F-16 fighter jets. The

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Fear and Uncertainty Grip Syria’s Christians Under New Regime

February 4, 2025
Syria/World

A deep sense of fear is taking hold among Syria’s Christian and minority communities just two months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s long-standing regime. What was once hailed as a new

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