'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
Crime and punishment in the Middle East
Lebanon and Syria are trying to improve the application of justice but challenges remain
Finance
ft.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
Erdogan will visit Syria soon
Azerbaijan
apa.az
15.08.2026
A Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus
Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Azerbaijan has resumed the supply of apples to Syria and the Maldives
In January-June of this year, 47 thousand 868 tons of apples worth 38.95 million US dollars were sent abroad from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026