Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria
Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, spar
World
theguardian.com
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
Syrian Foreign Minister: Nuclear material will remain in the country under the guarantee of AEBA
Syria will keep the nuclear material discovered in the country under its control under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
The top U.S. envoy to Syria on Tuesday accused Israel of striking an airbase in the country, less than a day after White House envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fo
Politics
politico.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
Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib
Syrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.
World
aljazeera.com
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
Syria sentences to death Assad's detained cousin for war crimes
Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of overthrown long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, was convicted of multiple murders and murder accompanied by torture and brutality. A Damascus court issued a death sente
World
france24.com
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
The pipeline that will transport Iraqi oil through Syria may cost 15 billion dollars
Iraq's project to build a new oil pipeline through Syria to reduce dependence on supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could take about four years and cost at least $15 billion.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026