Syria
'People are now happy': Syria emerges from isolation on the road to recovery
With US restrictions easing and economic activity returning, Syria is beginning to look beyond the Assad era
Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources
US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess
Syrian authorities arrest nine-member ISIS cell in town adjacent to Israel's demilitarized zone
The nine-member ISIS cell allegedly collected weapons, transported explosives, and carried out other activities supporting the terrorist group, according to Damascus's Interior Ministry.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.
Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims
Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."
At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus
The targeted street in Jaramana is somewhat narrow and includes shops and street vendors, Imad said, as people clamored around him.
Majority of citizens believe election integrity is in danger, Israeli Voice Index reveals - poll
All three of the main political bloc supporters had a majority agree that the election's integrity was in danger, although the exact percentage varied widely.
Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon
The activists claimed that they remained within Lebanese territory for hours before they were located by authorities and transferred to the Israel Police.
IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.
Turkey to submit draft law allowing thousands of former PKK members to return, aims to end conflict
The draft law, some details of which surfaced last November, is focused on managing the return of PKK fighters and civilians from hideouts in northern Iraq, setting out how they will be processed.
Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border
It also remained unclear whether the military movements had affected border crossings or civilian and commercial traffic between the two countries.
Syria bets on tourism revival, but visitor surge faces test of security, services
The Tourism Ministry says Syria received 3.52 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 111% from the same period last year, however, most of these ‘visitors’ were Syrian expatriates.