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A Syrian court sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison for inciting violence.

US envoy retracts claim that Israel occupies Golan Heights, aligning with Trump's position.

Lebanon hands over a former Syrian general to Damascus after questioning him over alleged war crimes.

Syria's new government maintains Russia ties despite courting Western and Gulf partners, as Moscow provides critical food, oil, military expertise, and education support essential for reconstruction and stability after years of conflict and sanctions.

Syria and Russia agreed on the future use of two key Mediterranean bases, with Syria taking control of the sites.

Syria and Russia agreed to end military use of key Mediterranean bases.

UN Secretary-General Guterres is accused of treating Israel unfairly and applying a double standard.

Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel

Syria's new parliament holds its first session after Assad's ouster, aiming to restart the legislative process.

Syrian authorities arrested suspects behind recent Damascus bombings, including those during Macron's visit.

Lebanese singer-turned-militant Fadel Shaker was released on bail pending a probe into 2013 clashes.

Macron’s visit to Damascus: strengthening political and security presence with an economic portfolio

Two explosions near Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel wounded at least 18 people Tuesday during French President Macron's landmark visit to meet Syria's new president Ahmad al-Sharaa, challenging the leader's stability efforts post-Assad regime.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus to meet Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and encourage Western investment in rebuilding the war-torn country, but explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel disrupted the landmark diplomatic engagement, though Macron remained safe and continued talks.

Syria's new leaders seek Western investment and legitimacy, presenting Washington an opportunity to leverage economic incentives, preventing Iran from rebuilding weapons corridors to Hezbollah while monitoring Russian military presence through verified compliance mechanisms.

French President Emmanuel Macron will become the first Western leader visiting Syria post-Assad's 2024 ouster, bringing investors to support reconstruction efforts in the war-devastated nation requiring hundreds of billions in rebuilding aid.

Washington should leverage Syria's desire for investment to secure a deal that locks out Iran.

A Syrian court sentenced former grand mufti Ahmed Hassoun to life in prison for inciting sectarian strife and abusing his position.

Israel did not warn the US before striking a Syrian air base, sparking concerns of escalation with Turkey.

The US condemned Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase as an "unnecessary escalation" that fails to advance regional stability.

Lebanon and Turkey's relationship is rapidly improving due to mutual economic and strategic interests.

Syria will regain control of two key Mediterranean bases from Russia under a new deal.

Syria and Russia agreed to reorganize Moscow's military presence at two strategic Mediterranean bases, converting them to joint training centers while Syria assumes civilian control, marking a significant shift in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations.

Russia names a Middle East veteran as its new ambassador to Syria.

American officials and business leaders gathered in Damascus to explore potential US investment in Syria's reconstruction after years of isolation and war, though investors remain cautious due to sanctions uncertainty, weak infrastructure, and enforcement concerns.

France returns 23 Syrian artifacts after 15 years, coinciding with President Macron's visit to Damascus.

Syrian authorities arrested suspects behind Damascus bombings during Macron's visit, dismantling the cell responsible.

Explosions in Damascus injured at least 18 people during French President Macron's landmark visit to meet Syria's new leader, marking the second attack in a week as the post-Assad government struggles to establish stability and legitimacy.

French President Macron visited Syria despite two bomb attacks near his hotel that injured 18 people, continuing talks with Syrian leader al-Sharaa to support reconstruction and ease international sanctions on the war-torn nation.

French President Macron visited Syria 18 months post-Assad's fall, signaling France's diplomatic re-engagement with the country and marking a significant shift in Western policy toward the region's new political landscape.

France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria, becoming the first Western leader to do so since Assad's fall in 2024.

Trump will meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey.

Saudi Arabia condemns a deadly bombing at a Damascus café that killed 10 people and injured 21 others.

Israeli troops face resistance in southern Syrian town of Abdin from residents.

A Syrian court sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison for inciting violence.

The IAEA began excavation at Syria's Deir el-Zour nuclear site to secure several tons of radioactive material, including yellowcake, under a US-brokered agreement with Syria's interim government, addressing regional proliferation risks and Middle East stability concerns.

Despite nearly six months of U.S. and Israeli military campaigns aimed at dismantling Iran's "Axis of Resistance," the alliance of militant groups including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi rebels remains surprisingly resilient, confounding expectations of its collapse.

The US negotiates a deal to remove nuclear material from a covert Syrian site, according to a report.

Syria reclaimed control of two strategic Mediterranean military bases from Russia under a new agreement, converting them into joint training centers and marking a significant shift in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations while Syria simultaneously strengthens Western ties.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts remain unclear amid reports he may have fled to Russia, though analysts debate whether he actually left or if Israeli intelligence is spreading disinformation to destabilize Tehran during escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

NATO leaders announced defense spending increases worth tens of billions, while Trump pushed Greenland annexation and authorized Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles, amid escalating U.S. military tensions with Iran and ongoing Middle East instability.

Donald Trump, Recep Tayyip Erdogan embrace shows Israel must prepare for Turkey threat

The global chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria's voting rights after Damascus agrees to destroy hidden stockpiles.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus Monday, becoming the first Western European leader to engage Syria's post-Assad government since December 2024, signaling France's commitment to supporting the nation's reconstruction and international reintegration.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus for historic talks with Syria's new leadership on reconstruction and reforms, but twin bombings near his hotel injured at least 18 people, underscoring ongoing security threats amid reintegration efforts.

Explosions near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

President Trump will meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit.

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

A former Syrian colonel is deemed unfit for trial in a UK crimes against humanity case due to a rare neurological condition.