Syria
A year ago, Israel shifted from intentions to capabilities in Operation Rising Lion - opinion
On June 13, 2025, Israel returned to one of the most important principles of its security doctrine: never to entrust its existence to an enemy’s intentions.
Talking about Israel-Arab peace while the missiles are falling - opinion
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Lebanon peace talks expose a widening rift between Europe, the region - opinion
Syrian authorities intercept large shipment of 6,000 explosive detonators heading to Lebanon
The detonators could have been used in IEDs and were likely destined for Hezbollah.
Syrian President Sharaa hosts Kurdish SDF leaders to talk integration
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Kurdish leaders to advance talks on the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military.
Syrian authorities discover Hezbollah arms smuggling tunnel, warehouses near Lebanon border
Syrian authorities discover a Hezbollah tunnel linking Syria and Lebanon used for smuggling weapons, along with a large shipment of IED components destined for Lebanon.
Iraq turns to Syria for oil exports after Hormuz disruptions from US blockade
Iraq is rerouting oil exports through Syria’s Baniyas terminal as its maritime oil shipments face disruptions due to the Iranian and US blockades of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis
Syrian-Jordanian ties are natural because many southern Syrian tribes have connections with people in northern Jordan.
Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document shows
The move by the $2.2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, represents another step in Syria's re-entry into global finance.
French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria
Judges determined that Lafarge, in total, paid $6.53 million to jihadist groups, including Islamic State (IS) and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front between 2013 and September 2014.
Post-war recalibration: Why Israel must rethink Syria approach - analysis
Syrians have shown since December 8, 2024, that they want to rebuild their country, and they want peace. This doesn’t mean everything has gone smoothly
Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria.
Syria, Jordan, Turkey sign deal to launch regional trade corridor
The agreement prioritizes the railway sector, including a proposal to link Anatolia in the north with the port of Aqaba in the south and extend toward the Gulf.
