Syria
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
A Syrian court sentences former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the civil war.
August 11, 2026
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus kill nine people and wound 20, authorities say
July 2, 2026
Pakistan urges strengthening int'l cooperation to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria
Pakistan tells the UN Security Council that cooperation between Syria and the OPCW is vital for resolving outstanding chemical weapons issues, strengthening verification efforts, and advancing regional peace and stability.
June 5, 2026
Day 78: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
The Iranian president has sent a message to the Pope thanking him for his ethical and logical position on recent military aggressions against Iran, according to Iranian Tasnim News Agency.
May 16, 2026
UN cuts emergency food aid to Syria by 50%
The agency said Syria has stabilized since the end of the civil war, but there are still 7.2 million people suffering acute food insecurity.
May 13, 2026
Syrian leader pledges to work with Germany on migration, recovery
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, on a Berlin visit, pledged cooperation with Germany to enable refugee returns and reconstruction, while critics warned against normalization of relations amid ongoing violence, instability and rights concerns within Syria.
March 30, 2026
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Pakistan welcomes Syria-SDF Agreement, urges inclusive political transition
Ambassador Iftikhar welcomes the 30 January agreement between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), voicing hope that its faithful implementation will bring stability and strengthen Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.
February 14, 2026
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Kurdish SDF fighters leave north Syria prison under govt deal: report
Correspondent says he saw buses and cars heading away from the Al-Aqtan prison on the city's outskirts overnight, escorted by government vehicles, after roads to the facility were.
January 23, 2026
Syria government agrees new truce with Kurdish forces
Presidency announces fresh 'understanding' with Kurds over fate of Kurdish-majority areas, gives Kurds 'four days for consultations to develop a detailed plan' for the area's integration; if finalized, government forces 'will not enter the city centers of Hasakeh and Qamishli ... and Kurdish villages.'
January 21, 2026
US announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria
US and allied forces struck an Islamic jihadist group in Syria in response to a deadly Palmyra attack, the US said. Jordan’s air force also carried out targeted strikes on multiple sites inside Syria.
January 10, 2026