Syria
Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base
Türkiye and 11 allied nations have strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase, escalating regional tensions amid Turkey's push for an Interpol Red Notice against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
UN atomic watchdog says tonnes of nuclear material found at Syria site
The International Atomic Energy Agency has uncovered tonnes of nuclear material at a previously undisclosed location in Syria after a formal declaration from Damascus.
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad’s cousin to death
A Syrian court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Damascus court has sentenced ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and several top regime figures to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Jaramana minibus bomb kills two, injures 13 in Damascus suburb
A minibus bombing in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana has left two people dead and at least 13 injured amid rising violence in Syria.
UN chief Antonio Guterres lands in Syria for first visit in 17 years
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus for a landmark visit, marking the first time a serving UN chief has traveled to Syria in 17 years.
Syrian intellectuals propose EU-led cultural projects to stabilize Levant
Exiled Syrian intellectuals have urged the European Union to lead an effort that marries cultural restoration with infrastructure work to foster stability. The proposal includes projects such as restoring the archaeological site of Palmyra and reviving the historic Damascus–Baalbek railway.
Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria
Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit, testing the stability of the new government.
Macron's Damascus visit marred by explosions injuring 18
Two coordinated explosions struck downtown Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred as the nations announced a move to restore diplomatic representation despite ongoing security concerns.
Emmanuel Macron unhurt after twin explosions rock Damascus during visit
French President Emmanuel Macron remains unharmed after two explosions occurred near his hotel during his state visit to Damascus. Meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa proceeded as planned to discuss economic and reconstruction agreements.
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit
Two crude improvised explosive devices detonated in Damascus shortly after President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade departed the Four Seasons hotel. The explosions injured eighteen people, including police, as Syrian security forces launched an investigation.