The United States removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism designation after 45 years, marking a significant diplomatic shift in US-Syria relations and potentially opening avenues for normalized engagement and sanctions relief.
The US removes Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, lifting a major obstacle to investment in the country.
A Syrian court sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death for killings, torture, and crimes against humanity.
Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
The United States will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism within 45 days, citing President Ahmed al-Sharaa's unification efforts, thereby enabling international investment and economic rebuilding after decades of civil conflict.
Syria signals diplomacy with Lebanon after its foreign minister met Hezbollah ally Berri.
Assad lives in luxury in a Moscow compound, guarded by Putin's forces, a year after fleeing Syria.
Two pictures from Mount Hermon's summit contrast Syria's past and present.
Syria's Presidential Guard was founded by Hafez al-Assad in the 1970s to defend his regime.
Syria's economy is at a crossroads, needing reform and accountability to end cronyism and corruption.
Syria's central bank will remove two zeros from its currency and issue new banknotes to restore public confidence in the severely devalued pound, which lost over 99% of its value during the 14-year conflict that ended with Assad's December ouster.
The United States removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list in July 2024, clearing a major barrier to the country's reintegration into global financial systems after decades of isolation and civil war devastation.
A Syrian judge sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, a symbolic step towards transitional justice.
Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death in absentia for premeditated murder and crimes against humanity.
Syria-France deal on return of looted assets
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Rifaat al-Assad, the "Butcher of Hama", died in Dubai at 88.
Syrian Jews attempt to revive their ancient heritage after Assad's ouster.
Rifaat al-Assad, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's uncle, faces trial in Paris for money laundering and embezzlement.
Syria's pursuit of justice is hindered by politics, as seen in the contrasting treatment of Amjad Youssef and Samir Kaakeh.
US President Trump seeks Middle East success. Lebanon's survival is crucial. Hizbollah's weakening is a key goal.
The United States removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list on August 24, 2026, eliminating decades-old sanctions to enable post-war reconstruction and foreign investment in the country following Bashar al-Assad's 2024 ouster.
Atef Najib, a former Syrian security official, was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
Syria to join G7 summit in historic return to global stage
Hezbollah urges Lebanese authorities to abandon ‘illusions’ of peace with Israel
Syrians mock the al-Assad dynasty with caricature socks that sell quickly in Damascus markets.
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman brokered the first US-Syria presidential meeting in 26 years on May 14, 2026, in Riyadh, securing broker capital for future Iran negotiations rather than advancing Syrian interests or regional peace.
Syrian Kurds face citizenship application issues with "Syrian Arab" nationality field.