Syria: Stampede at Umayyad Mosque claims four lives
A tragic stampede at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday left four people dead and 16 injured, according...
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“We were mistreated, insulted, and humiliated by the soldiers,” French journalist opens up during Israeli detention in Syria
Sylvain Mercadier, a French journalist detained by the Israeli army in Syrian territory, has accused Israeli soldiers of beating and...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli map depicting Arab territories
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned and rejected claims made by the Israeli occupation regarding a map published...
UN, Lebanon appeal for $371.4 million in humanitarian aid
The United Nations, in collaboration with the Lebanese government, has issued an urgent appeal for an additional $371.4 million to...
Antony Blinken flies to Paris amid final diplomatic mission in Middle East
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his visit to Paris on Wednesday, where he is set to receive...
Qatar, Turkiye send power-generating ships to ease Syria energy crisis
Qatar and Turkiye have dispatched two power-generating ships to Syria to alleviate the country’s severe electricity shortage, a crisis rooted...
Syrian delegation arrives Saudi Arabia in landmark diplomatic move
A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, signaling a...
GCC Secretary General meets Syrian leader, advocates stability, sovereignty
Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Damascus on...
GCC urges global support for Syria, condemns regional instability
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded its 46th extraordinary ministerial meeting on Thursday, emphasizing the economic empowerment of Syria and...
Qatar, OIC commend UN resolution referring UNRWA ban to ICJ
Qatar has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to...
US ends $10 million bounty on HTS leader following Syria political shift
The United States announced a major policy shift, stating it will no longer pursue the $10 million "Rewards for Justice"...
Top US diplomats visit Damascus for talks with Syrian opposition, meet interim leaders
For the first time in over a decade, top U.S. diplomats are in Damascus, Syria, to engage with representatives of...
Netanyahu: Israeli troops to stay in Syria for security reasons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israeli forces would remain stationed inside Syria for the foreseeable future, stressing...
UN chief applauds aid promises from new leadership in Syria
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met Syria’s new leadership to discuss urgent measures to scale up aid...
Syria: Abu Mohammed Al-Golani accuses Israel of false pretexts as reconstruction takes focus
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, popularly known as Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, has accused Israel of fabricating justifications for its...
Arab League slams Israeli incursion into Syrian buffer zone
The Arab League Council has slammed Israel’s incursion into the buffer zone with Syria and adjacent areas in Mount Hermon,...
Türkiye to reopen embassy in Damascus after 12 years
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that Türkiye’s Embassy in Damascus will reopen on Saturday, marking its first operational...
Austria offers €1,000 bonus for Syrian refugees to return home
Austria’s conservative-led government announced on Friday a new policy offering Syrian refugees a €1,000 ($1,050) "return bonus" to encourage voluntary...
France demands Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights buffer zone
France has called on Israel to withdraw its military forces from the buffer zone separating the annexed Golan Heights from...
UK urged to reject Syrian asylum claims following Assad regime
Former UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has called for the deportation of Syrian asylum seekers, asserting that their claims are...
UK, European nations freeze Syrian asylum claims
The UK, alongside several European countries, has paused asylum claims by Syrians, citing the perceived reduction in immediate danger following...
Israeli tanks near Damascus following airstrikes on Syrian military bases
Israeli tanks have reportedly advanced close to the Syrian capital, Damascus, following a significant military operation in southern Syria, according...
‘Fall of Assad offers us historic opportunities’, says Israeli top politician
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria presents a "historic opportunity," according to National Unity chairman Benny Gantz. Speaking...
UAE urges unity amidst Syria transformative shift
The United Arab Emirates says it is keeping a close watch on Syria’s rapidly evolving situation, reaffirming its commitment to...
UK government sets to review proscription of HTS after Assad ouster
Britain may consider reassessing the proscribed status of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group that has played a prominent role...
International community reacts following Assad regime collapse
Nations across the world have urged for calm, unity, and reconstruction in Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s...
Donald Trump announces U.S. position in Syria conflict
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday that the United States should steer clear of involvement in the ongoing conflict in...
Prime minister vows to stay back in Syria as opposition promises united future
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has vowed to remain in the country and ensure public institutions continue to operate...
White House reacts following collapse of Bashar al-Assad regime
The White House has issued a brief statement following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, signaling the United States’ attention...
Breaking: Bashar al-Assad regime falls as opposition forces declare Syria “free”
The regime of President Bashar al-Assad has collapsed, with opposition forces announcing that the embattled leader has fled the country...
Blinken calls for civilian protection amid escalating Syrian conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday urged for the protection of civilians and minority groups in Syria as...
Syria: Thousands flee Homs amid rebel advance, regional air strikes
Thousands of residents fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight as rebel forces pressed their rapid advance southward, residents...
EU calls for de-escalation, civilian protection amid escalating violence in Syria
The European Union voiced deep concern on Monday over escalating violence in Syria, urging immediate de-escalation and prioritization of civilian...
Nearly 50,000 displaced as militants seize territory in Syria, UN says
The United Nations reports that recent escalations in Syria have displaced nearly 50,000 people as an alliance of militants gains...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince sign strategic partnership, call for stability in Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a landmark strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen...
Russian, Syrian jets target rebel forces after rebels make gains in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian aircraft are reportedly bombing rebel fighters who have gained significant ground in Aleppo. Opposition forces, mainly led...
UN envoy urges ceasefires to prevent regional escalation in Middle East
Geir Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, has stressed the urgent need for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon...
Israel- Hezbollah war: UNHCR reports massive influx of refugees crossing from Lebanon into Syria
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a massive influx of people crossing from Lebanon into Syria since September 23,...
Jordan issues stern warning over airspace violations amid rising regional tensions
The Jordanian Minister of Government Communications Mohammad Momani has spoken against recent incursions into the country’s airspace by "regional actors,"...
Israeli strikes kill Lebanese soldiers, sparking US worries
The US has expressed concerns over Israeli airstrikes in Beirut that killed three Lebanese soldiers, including an officer, during the...
Saudi Arabia: Anti-narcotics authorities seize 1.2m tablets of Captagon tablets worth $30m
Saudi authorities have made a massive bust, seizing 1.2 million Captagon tablets at the Halat Ammar border crossing. Customs officials...
Iraq: Authorities seize record captagon pills concealed in vegetable shipment
Iraqi authorities have made a significant bust, seizing over 500,000 captagon pills hidden in a vegetable shipment from a neighboring...
Lebanese authorities arrest Syrian nationals for spying for Israel
The Lebanese military has announced the arrest of two Syrian nationals on suspicion of espionage for Israeli authorities. According to...
KSrelief dispatches humanitarian aid to key countries facing dire conditions
As part of the effort to provide humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the Kingdom's borders, KSrelief,...
HRW warns of civilian harm in Israeli attacks on Lebanon-Syria Border
Israeli airstrikes near the Lebanon-Syria border crossing are putting civilian lives at risk and hindering humanitarian efforts, according to Human...
UN warns of looming regional war amid Syria tensions
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned on Friday of the risk of a wider regional war "drawing the...
US Army warns of ISIS increasing attacks in Iraq, Syria
The US Army’s Central Command said on Wednesday that ISIS is on pace to more than double the total number...
Iran denounces US airstrikes on Iraq, Syria
In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Tehran expressed its condemnation of the recent US air strikes on Iraq and...
Iran denounces US airstrikes on Iraq, Syria
In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Tehran expressed its condemnation of the recent US air strikes on Iraq and...
Biden warns Iran’s supreme leader against strikes in Iraq, Syria
President Joe Biden has issued a direct warning to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning comes in the...
Moscow hosts high-level discussions between Russia, Syria, Turkey, Iran.
The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow for high-level talks on rebuilding ties between...
Editorial: Turkey-Syria Earthquake – Reflecting on the Broader Issue
By Mutiu Olawuyi On 6 February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and loss...
Syrian refugees return home from Turkey after quake devastation
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey who survived last week’s earthquakes have started returning to their war-torn homeland after once...
Syria-Turkey Earthquakes: NSCIA solicits financial aid for victims
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has solicited financial aid for victims of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake...
EU allocates 6 billion Euros sought by Turkey for Syria refugees
The EU has announced that it has allocated to Turkey the full six billion euros Ankara sought in return for...
Truck bomb kills 14 people in Syria, wounds several others
Not less than 14 people have been killed in a truck bomb explosion in the Turkish-controlled town of Al-Bab in...
Syrian President praises Russia’s role in stabilising Syria
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has praised the role played by Russian military bases in ensuring security and stability in Syria...
Syria resumes peace talks in Geneva
The United Nations special envoy has said that peace talks between the Syrian Bashar Al-Assad regime and the opposition, which...
Turkey launches new army base in Syria
The Turkish army has launched a new base in the area of Jabal Al-Akrad near the northern city of Latakia...
Syria slams US oil firm deal with SDF
Syria's foreign ministry has slammed an agreement between an American oil company and Kurdish forces who control northeastern oilfields in...