Syrian-American Jews register first Jewish NGO in Syria to restore heritage A group of Syrian-American Jews has registered a nongovernmental organization in Syria to restore Jewish heritage The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal Mohammad Marwan has been struggling to rebuild his life after being released from Syria’s Saydnaya prison a year ago The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
US raid allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent instead of Islamic State group official A U.S. operation in Syria last month mistakenly killed a man who had been working undercover against the Islamic State group, according to his family, a war monitor and officials The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
UN Security Council delegation visits Syria for first time since 1945 A United Nations Security Council delegation has visited Syria for the first time since the council's founding in 1945 The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
German-Syrian activist urges Berlin to retain asylum among ongoing persecution fears German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues against granting asylum to Syrians after al-Assad's regime fell, but critics warn the country remains unsafe for minorities and women. Euronews · Dec 4, 2025
Mamdani Understands Something About Trump That European Leaders Don't Trump respects outreach from opponents more than submissive flattery from friends. Reason · Nov 24, 2025
Syria begins first public trial over deadly clashes in minority's coastal heartland Half of the 14 defendants were loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, while the other half were members of the new government's security forces. Euronews · Nov 18, 2025
Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade Syria’s foreign minister has reopened the country’s embassy in London after more than a decade The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Exiled Syrian opens up about death-defying smuggling operation that showed proof of Assad's cruelty It’s been more than a decade since tens of thousands of photos started appearing online showing the broken bodies and torture sites under President Bashar Assad’s rule in Syria The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Trump vows to support Syrian leadership after White House meeting with President al-Sharaa Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian leader again. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader This is a highly unusual visit by a leader who until several years ago was an al-Qaeda commander. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
Trump to host Syria's al-Sharaa at White House for historic talks Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa's Washington trip marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. Talks aim to have Damascus join the US-led coalition against IS and discuss lifting sanctions. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
UN lifts sanctions against Syria's al-Sharaa before historic White House visit The sanctions relief fulfils the Trump administration's pledges following the US leader's May meeting with al-Sharaa in Riyadh, during which he promised to lift or waive decades-old sanctions against Syria. Euronews · Nov 7, 2025
Druze community in Syria's Idlib province on edge after targeted shooting kills 3 The Druze minority in Syria's Idlib province is reeling from a targeted shooting that killed three community members The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Syrian Kurdish forces reach agreement with Damascus to merge with national army, commander says The Syrian government and the main Kurdish-led force in the country's northeast have agreed in principle to merge the U.S.-backed force into the national army
Euronews · Oct 15, 2025 Syria's Al-Sharaa seeks extradition of Kremlin ally al-Assad in first Moscow trip The interim president of Syria arrived on an unprecedented visit to the Russian capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to demand that the Kremlin extradites toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad — who received asylum in Russia following his ouster — to face trial back in his country.
Euronews · Oct 6, 2025 Syria holds its first parliamentary election since ousting of Bashar al-Assad Syria held its first elections since the ousting of strongman President Bashar al-Assad in December in what the people hope will propel the country towards economic stability, prosperity and peace.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Druze seek Sweida autonomy and turn toward Israel, adding new twist to Syria's tensions When Syrian government forces entered the minority Druze enclave of Sweida this summer, it backfired
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025 Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 UN watchdog finds uranium traces at suspected Syrian former nuclear site The United Nations' nuclear watchdog reports finding traces of uranium at a site in Syria
Euronews · Aug 14, 2025 Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact, officials say Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebel forces in December.
The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025 For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy Fighting has flared on and off in southern Syria for nearly a month, despite a fragile ceasefire. Violence in July 2025 left more than 1,600 people dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, including at least 166 civilians. The group, which is based in the United Kingdom, also…
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Syria's minorities demand safeguards for pluralism after clashes between Druze and Bedouins Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country.
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 Turkish FM meets Syria's interim president in aftermath of Druze and Bedouin clashes Last month, Syria requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defence capabilities following violence that increased tensions in the country and drew an Israeli military intervention.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 Iraq's prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years