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Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after nearly 60 years

Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after nearly 60 years

Two historic Christian schools in the Idlib villages of Quniyah and Al-Yacoubiyah have reopened after nearly 60 years, marking a step toward recovery for returning communities.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 23:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the removal of Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a 47-year designation and unlocking economic relief.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 04:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Syria condemns Israeli drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians

Syria condemns Israeli drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians

Syria strongly condemned an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Beit Jinn near Damascus that left people injured, amid rising regional tensions.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 02:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike

A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike

A senior US diplomat revealed that Israel launched an air strike on a Syrian air base near the Turkish border without prior warning to Washington, drawing strong pushback from Israeli officials.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Beit Jinn injures several people in Syria

Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Beit Jinn injures several people in Syria

An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in Beit Jinn injured people, drawing condemnation from Damascus and Qatar over the violation of sovereignty.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

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.

World ·21 Aug 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UN atomic watchdog says tonnes of nuclear material found at Syria site

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.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 20:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad’s cousin to death

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.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 14:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 13:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Jaramana minibus bomb kills two, injures 13 in Damascus suburb

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.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 04:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UN chief Antonio Guterres lands in Syria for first visit in 17 years

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.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 02:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Syrian intellectuals propose EU-led cultural projects to stabilize Levant

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.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 04:49 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria

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.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Macron's Damascus visit marred by explosions injuring 18

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.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 03:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Emmanuel Macron unhurt after twin explosions rock Damascus during visit

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.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 17:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

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.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 14:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read