US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions
Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to s
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Syria foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel
Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.
World
bbc.co.uk
22.08.2026
Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
US official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta
A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Syrians who came home after al-Assad's fall find a complicated reality
Nearly 3.6 million Syrians have returned since al-Assad's fall to destroyed homes, dysfunctional bureaucracy, power cuts and wages a fraction of what they earned abroad. Euronews spoke with those who
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syria
What does rebuilding look like for families after war? Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan reports from Syria.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Syria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Why is Israel's military presence growing in Syria?
The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up mi
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence
The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad military general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes committed during civil war
The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, wh
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026