Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike that the United States blamed on Israel. blog for the
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Due to an explosion in a gas pipeline in Syria, power plants were left without supplies
An explosion in an export gas pipeline passing through the Al-Jabsa oil refinery in Hasakeh province in northwestern Syria has cut off supplies to several power plants.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The UN has condemned Israel's strikes on Syria
The UN has expressed its concern about the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey
Bombing of military site is ‘an unnecessary escalation’ and underlines regional tensions over Damascus regime
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Lebanon will hand over the former general of the Assad era to Syria
Lebanese judicial authorities have decided to extradite a former general who served under the deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to Damascus after being interrogated about the crimes he may be r
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
'Tons' of nuclear materials found at undisclosed Syrian site, IAEA chief says
UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi said Tuesday that his agency had found several "tons of nuclear materials" at a previously undeclared site dating from the rule of Syria's previous authorities.
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?
The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria
A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
US ambassador Barrack blamed Israel for the attacks on the air base in Syria, calling it an unnecessary escalation
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Ambassador Tom Barrack said the US remained deeply concerned by the strikes on Abu Duhur airbase
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers
A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Three people died in an explosion at a thermal power plant in Syria
Three people died as a result of an explosion at a thermal power plant (PPP) in Banias, Syria.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
There was an explosion at the nuclear power plant in Syria, 3 people died
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Bashar al-Assad's cousin will be executed
The Damascus Criminal Court sentenced Wasim Assad, the cousin of the ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad, to death for crimes against humanity.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Israel struck a military base in Syria
The Israeli aviation launched eight strikes on the runway of the "Abu-al-Duhur" military air base in the eastern part of Idlib province.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Syria launches probe into death of ‘White Helmet’ rescuer in police custody
Family members allege security officers ignored warnings about the man's hemophilia and subjected him to severe abuse.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026