Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.
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27.07.2026
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.
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26.07.2026
Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria
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25.07.2026
Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
One of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians.
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25.07.2026
Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
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25.07.2026
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.
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22.07.2026
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
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20.07.2026
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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18.07.2026
US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
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17.07.2026
Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
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17.07.2026
In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes
Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria's 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
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16.07.2026
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
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12.07.2026
Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on
The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don't signal total security breakdown in Syria.
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10.07.2026
Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Two explosions in the Syrian capital earlier this week came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting.
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10.07.2026
Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress
Syria regains voting rights in the OPCW as new leadership makes progress in addressing chemical weapons issues.
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09.07.2026
Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Damascus shaken by twin blasts during Macron's visit, marking heightened threats to Syria's fragile stability
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08.07.2026
Syria delays first session of transitional parliament without explanation
The transitional parliament aims to draft a new elections law during its 30-month term.
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05.07.2026
Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
Syrian Bar Association mourns six lawyers amid international condemnation of Thursday's attack in Damascus.
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03.07.2026
Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties
An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.
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02.07.2026
New Israeli assault in southern Syria forces families to flee their homes
Turkiye has condemned Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them a violation of international law.
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29.06.2026