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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad's fall

Syria's parliamentary elections will occur from September 15-20 under new authorities after President al-Sharaa's rise to power.
#sectarian-violence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
World news

More than 1,400 killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria, report finds

A government committee identified 298 suspects involved in mass killings of over 1,400 civilians during sectarian violence in Syria's Alawite region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

It's impossible to tell who is killing us': four days of violence end with hundreds dead in southern Syria

Increased violence and casualties in Sweida, Syria, highlight deepening sectarian division amid ongoing civil war.
#israel
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Are Syria's Kurds next at risk of sectarian violence? DW 07/26/2025

Kurds in Syria have stated disarmament is a red line, emphasizing resilience amid ongoing violence against minorities.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria's Aleppo

CENTCOM forces killed senior ISIS leader Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and his two sons in a raid in Syria's Aleppo region.
Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Saudi Arabia pledges $2.9bn for Syria infrastructure, part of wider package

Saudi Arabia is investing $3bn in Syrian infrastructure to support the new government post-Assad.
#ceasefire
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What part did Druze leader al-Hijri play in Syria violence? DW 07/22/2025

Hikmat al-Hijri's leadership amid violence in Sweida has reshaped power dynamics in post-Assad Syria.
Perceptions of Al-Hijri range from a belligerent warlord to a noble defender of the Druze community.
#druze-community
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Canadian Druze community asks for humanitarian corridor into Jordan amid violence in Syria | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Canadian Druze community asks for humanitarian corridor into Jordan amid violence in Syria | CBC News

#druze
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
Philosophy

Amid fragile ceasefire, violence in southern Syria brings Druze communities' complex cross-border ties to the fore

World news
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Dozens killed in sectarian violence and airstrike in southern Syria

Fighting erupted between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin clans, leading to over 100 deaths and responses from Israel and Syrian government forces.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
Philosophy

Amid fragile ceasefire, violence in southern Syria brings Druze communities' complex cross-border ties to the fore

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syria evacuates Bedouins from clashes-hit Suwayda as shaky ceasefire holds

The Syrian government is evacuating hundreds of Bedouin families trapped inside the southern city of Suwayda, where a fragile ceasefire is holding after Druze and Bedouin fighters fought for a week.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syria's Bedouin clans withdraw from Druze city of Suwayda

Clashes in Suwayda killed over 250 people, threatening Syria's post-war transition.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city

Bedouin clans withdrew from Sweida city after clashes with Druze militias and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
#sweida
#bashar-al-assad
fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: dozens reported dead and more than 100 wounded after Israeli attacks on Gaza aid centres

Israeli troops killed at least 32 Palestinians seeking food from distribution hubs in southern Gaza.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syria declares new Suwayda ceasefire, deploys forces to restore security'

"Israeli intervention reignited tensions in the city, with fighting there a dangerous turning point," President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated, highlighting the escalating violence resulting from external military involvement.
World news
#violence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syrian forces to redeploy to Suwayda; Israel targets Bedouin convoy

Qatar's emir condemned Israel's attacks on Syria during a call with Syria's president.
#middle-east
#suwayda
#druze-minority
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Syrian Anchor Dives for Cover as Israeli Strike Rocks Damascus Right Behind Her During Live Broadcast

Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian regime forces in Damascus, escalating military operations amid ongoing sectarian clashes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return Home

Many ex-pat Syrians are contemplating returning to Syria as the country seeks to recover after the civil war.
Photography
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Moises Saman, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer: Portraying people's dignity has been my guiding principle'

Moises Saman won two Pulitzer Prizes for photography, recognizing his work in Syria and Sudan.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Kidnapped, abused: Reports of missing Alawite women in Syria DW 07/11/2025

Nora, an Alawite woman, was kidnapped, brutalized for a month, and forced to negotiate her freedom through ransom.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

We belong to this land': Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires

At 80, the Syrian elder had survived a brutal civil war, economic collapse, and international sanctions, but the sight of his charred courtyard companion reduced him to tears.
World news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust in each other

Firefighter Haitham Nasrallah struggles to reconcile his old regime uniform with the new reality under the White Helmets as they assume firefighting duties.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post-Assad revelers

The atmosphere in Sugar Man was vibrant, filled with purple lights, trendy bartenders, and a crowd that included young Syrian activists returning home to celebrate freedom.
US news
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS

The Trump administration has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation of Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), to engage with the new transitional government.
US politics
#sanctions
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US revokes terrorist' designation for Syrian president's former group HTS

The US revokes the terrorist designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as part of its strategy to support post-war Syria.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Syria wants to use solar power to fix its energy crisis now that crushing sanctions have been lifted

Abdulrazak al-Jenan spent thousands on solar panels, as Syria provides only a few hours of electricity daily, forcing families into debt for energy solutions.
Agriculture
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany to follow Austria and deport convicted Syrians

Germany is set to deport Syrians with criminal records, as the interior ministry confirms the intention to act against dangerous individuals and delinquents.
Germany politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Syria signifies a renewal of diplomatic relations following years of conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britain re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria, announces David Lammy

In our interests to support the new government to deliver their commitment to build a stable, more secure and prosperous future for all Syrians.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

During discussions in Damascus, Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized that the UK is re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria to support its new government. This support is intended to help deliver on commitments for a stable and prosperous future for Syrians.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

With only six Jews left in Syria, emigres now have a chance to return

Henry Hamra recalls being told by Syria's president Hafez al-Assad that Jews could travel anywhere except Israel, leading to the departure of many, including his family.
Renovation
#deportation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions

President Trump’s recent executive order dismantles previously established sanctions against Syria, particularly aimed at promoting investments critical to the country's development and recovery.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Trump ends Syria sanctions, orders terror designation review DW 07/01/2025

Trump's executive order aims to dismantle sanctions on Syria to encourage stability, with continued sanctions on Assad and other entities remaining.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

No justice, no peace: Will Syrian war criminals be punished? DW 06/30/2025

The Tadamon massacre highlights ongoing issues of accountability and justice in post-war Syria.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities

Sedition is happening, Hind Kabawat, Syria's Social and Labour Affairs minister, told Syria TV from a Damascus hospital, as she fought back tears. All Christians and Muslims and all Syrians need to be strong today. This is a big wound, and our pain is big.
Social justice
World news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

World Bank approves over $1bn for projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon

World Bank approves over $1 billion for infrastructure in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing DW 06/24/2025

The Islamic State splinter group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for a deadly church bombing in Damascus, highlighting ongoing sectarian tensions.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Deadly church bombing reignites Christians' fears in post-Assad Syria

A suicide bombing at a church near Damascus has raised fears of extremist violence amidst Syria's fragile peace.
France news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Syria, killing at least 23, heightening concerns of extremist threats in the region.
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