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World

Syrian army takes over military base after the withdrawal of the US-led coalition

The Syrian army has taken control of a military base in the northeastern region following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

Mar 14 • 13:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Syrian Army Takes Control of the Rmelan Base in Hassakeh

The Syrian Army has taken control of the Rmelan military base in northern Syria after the withdrawal of international coalition forces.

Mar 14 • 12:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Rabat prepares a plan to repatriate Moroccan fighters from the Islamic State group

Morocco is preparing a plan to repatriate Moroccan fighters of the Islamic State group who were transferred from Syria to Baghdad by American forces.

Mar 14 • 05:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Awarded Image of the Year: 'A War Image That Contains Everything'

Kyrre Lien's photograph of a man on a roof in war-torn Syria has won the Image of the Year award for 2025, described as encapsulating the struggle for life and connection amidst destruction.

Mar 13 • 19:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Hope and Survival

The 2025 Årets Bilde awards have been announced, recognizing exceptional photography from various categories, with Kyrre Lien from VG taking home the main prize for his impactful image from Syria.

Mar 13 • 19:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

New decision to regulate transportation between Syria and Jordan ignites truck drivers' protests (Video)

A new governmental decision allowing Jordanian trucks direct access to Syria has sparked protests among Syrian truck drivers at the Nasib border crossing.

Mar 13 • 18:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Return of Black Basalt to Home Facades in Daraa: The Secret Between Economy and History

The article discusses the resurgence of black basalt in the construction of home facades and interiors in Daraa, Syria, exploring the intertwining of economic opportunity and historical significance.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Before, I always bought a one-way ticket to war"

Joanna Palani, a former Kurdish fighter, reflects on her past experiences in combat against Islamism and her imprisonment after fighting in Syria, as well as the complexities of potential alliances involving her people.

Mar 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She grew up in Vrå and was convicted in a case that received international attention

Joanna Palani, a former Kurdish fighter, reflects on her past and the international implications of her actions after being convicted for fighting in Syria.

Mar 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She grew up in Vrå and was sentenced in a case that received international attention: "In the past, I always bought a one-way ticket to war"

Joanna Palani, a 33-year-old Kurdish fighter, was imprisoned in Denmark for traveling to Syria to combat ISIS, and she reflects on her past as she considers potentially joining Kurdish forces against Iran.

Mar 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran's War Deepens Inflation in Syria

The ongoing Iranian conflict has led to significant inflation in Syria, exacerbating the economic hardships faced by its residents.

Mar 13 • 05:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

75 Suspicious Chemical Cylinders Ended Up Due to an Error at a Welding Workshop in Syria

A report unveiled at a UN Security Council session discusses the discovery of 75 suspicious chemical cylinders in Syria that could have caused a serious environmental and health disaster.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What does the appointment of Sibaan Hamou as Deputy Minister of Defense in Syria mean?

The appointment of Sibaan Hamou as Deputy Minister of Defense in Syria marks a significant shift in the relationship between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Mar 12 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Humanitarian Aid: The War, Oil, and Hunger

International humanitarian organizations warn that the consequences of the Iran war could lead to widespread hunger affecting millions, particularly in the Middle East.

Mar 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Macron calls for an end to attacks in Lebanon – Appeal to Israel and Hezbollah

Emmanuel Macron has called on both Israel and Hezbollah to cease attacks, emphasizing the importance of restraint on both sides amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 12 • 12:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israeli planes spray herbicides on Syrian farmers’ fields

Israeli aircraft have been documented spraying herbicides over agricultural lands in southern Syria, causing significant losses to farmers.

Mar 12 • 12:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrians in Malaysia: A psychological struggle between the stability of exile and the dream of reconstruction

The Syrian community in Malaysia grapples with the dual challenges of establishing a new life in exile while nurturing dreams of returning to and rebuilding their home country.

Mar 12 • 10:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Macron calls on Israel to abandon any ground attack on Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israel to clearly refrain from any ground attack on Lebanese territory while calling for Hezbollah to cease its attacks immediately.

Mar 12 • 04:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
World

Holger K. Nielsen: Trump Will Use the Kurds as Cannon Fodder in Iran

The article discusses former President Trump's intention to use Kurdish forces as proxy fighters in Iran, drawing parallels to past U.S. military strategies in Syria against ISIS.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After the Experiences of Iraq and Syria.. Do Iranian Kurds Trust America?

The article discusses the shifting dynamics of trust between Iranian Kurds and the United States amid military tensions involving Iran.

Mar 11 • 08:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time... Charges of crimes against humanity brought against a Syrian resident in Britain

For the first time, the UK authorities have brought charges of crimes against humanity against a Syrian man residing in Britain, concerning his alleged role in suppressing anti-government protests in Syria.

Mar 11 • 01:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Oil price shocks are good in the long term

Despite Donald Trump's optimistic comments about the end of the Syrian conflict and stabilizing oil prices, the volatility in oil prices indicates ongoing uncertainty in the market.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria: New Deputy Minister of Defense is Sepan Hamo, Senior Commander of the Kurdish Forces

Sepan Hamo, a senior commander of the Kurdish forces, has been appointed as Syria's Deputy Minister of Defense to integrate Kurdish forces into the central government.

Mar 10 • 15:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Kurdish military top appointed in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense in eastern Syria following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Mar 10 • 14:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Kurdish officer becomes assistant defense minister in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the regional assistant defense minister in Syria, following an agreement to integrate Kurdish forces into the state apparatus.

Mar 10 • 14:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stricter border control between Lebanon and Syria

Lebanon and Syria have agreed to enforce stricter border control due to the current sensitive situation in the area.

Mar 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Scenes of devastation in Iran, 1230 lives lost so far, many deaths in Lebanon-Iraq-Syria too

The conflict that erupted following attacks on Iran by the US and Israel has led to over 1230 deaths in Iran and casualties in several other Middle Eastern countries.

Mar 10 • 11:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The oldest known alphabet discovered in an ancient Syrian city

Researchers have uncovered evidence of the oldest known alphabet dating back to around 2400 BC in an archaeological site in Syria.

Mar 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The Israeli Army Bombarded Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Attacked in Israel and Syria

The article discusses recent military actions involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah, highlighting bombings in southern Lebanon and subsequent attacks in Israel and Syria.

Mar 10 • 07:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon — People Flee to Syria

Israeli airstrikes have escalated tensions, prompting people in Lebanon to flee to Syria for safety.

Mar 10 • 06:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The War in the Middle East Affects Another Country

The Syrian army has accused Hezbollah of firing on its positions near Damascus amid increased Hezbollah forces on the Syrian-Lebanese border.

Mar 10 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

At the first military funeral in Majdal Shams, the proximity of the Druze in the Golan Heights to Israel was emphasized

The first military funeral in Majdal Shams marked a significant shift in the Druze community's relationship with Israel, reflecting changing allegiances and identities.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: How Syrians Reacted to Military Build-up at the Border with Lebanon?

Syrians express their concerns about the military build-up at the Lebanese border, emphasizing a strong desire to remain uninvolved in regional conflicts.

Mar 10 • 03:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Syria accuses Hezbollah of attacks

Syria has accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery shells into the country from Lebanon, targeting Syrian military positions.

Mar 10 • 02:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | SANA reports: Hezbollah militias fired shells towards army positions near the town of Serghaya, landing in Syrian territory

Hezbollah has launched artillery shells towards Syrian army positions near Serghaya, with reports of reinforcements arriving at the Syrian-Lebanese border.

Mar 9 • 19:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Syria: Al-Shaar's support for Lebanon's plan to disarm Hezbollah

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaar expressed support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's efforts to disarm Hezbollah, citing the need to prevent the conflict's spillover into Syria.

Mar 9 • 17:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Syrian leader supports Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah

The Syrian leader has expressed support for Lebanon's initiative to disarm Hezbollah amid escalating tensions following attacks between Israel and Iran-backed groups.

Mar 9 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

A former Syrian intelligence officer faces charges of murder and torture as crimes against humanity in the UK's first case of this kind.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Alleged War Crimes: Acquittal for Syrian

A Syrian man originally charged with murder, war crimes, and membership in a terrorist organization has been acquitted by the Koblenz Higher Regional Court after 90 days of trial due to insufficient evidence against him.

Mar 9 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: a man charged with crimes against humanity linked to protests in Syria in 2011

A man in the UK has been charged with crimes against humanity for his involvement in the violent repression of pro-democracy protests in Syria in 2011.

Mar 9 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israel: The army states that it is unaware of any conflict with Hezbollah at the borders with Syria

The Israeli army denied reports of a conflict with Hezbollah fighters in eastern Lebanon, despite Hezbollah's claims of engaging with Israeli troops coming from Syria.

Mar 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How People in Lebanon Are Forced to Leave Their Homes, See

The Lebanese government reports that approximately 500,000 people are now homeless, with many forced to spend nights on the streets, stay in hotels, or flee to Syria due to increasing hardships in the country.

Mar 9 • 08:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Ramadan in the Mirror of Literature: A Look at Four Islamic Experiences

The article explores the literary representations of Ramadan through the experiences of writers from Iran, Syria, Guinea, and India.

Mar 9 • 07:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: STPT - Drugs - an Illicit Economy Fuelling Sudan War

The production of synthetic drugs, particularly crystal meth, has surged in Sudan, coinciding with the collapse of Syria's Captagon industry, as conflict conditions enable the illicit drug trade to thrive.

Mar 9 • 04:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Hezbollah reports fighting against Israeli forces in Lebanon

Hezbollah has reported ongoing clashes with Israeli forces in eastern Lebanon, sparked by an Israeli helicopter landing near the Lebanon-Syria border.

Mar 9 • 01:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Shara reiterates condemnation of Iranian "aggression" against Qatar in call with Sheikh Tamim

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara condemned Iranian aggression against Qatar during a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim.

Mar 8 • 18:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Syrian Kurds Warn Their Iranian Counterparts Against Alliance with Washington Against Tehran

Syrian Kurds have warned Iranian Kurds against forming an alliance with the U.S. to combat the Iranian government, citing their own experiences as a cautionary tale.

Mar 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Kurds of Syria warn their Iranian counterparts not to ally with the US against Tehran

Kurdish residents of northeastern Syria have warned Iranian Kurds against allying with the US in the fight against the Iranian government, citing the risk of abandonment by Washington.

Mar 8 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

ITB Berlin 2026: Exercises in calm and vacations in... Syria?

The ITB Berlin tourism exhibition highlighted concerns for the upcoming season amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 8 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran issues chilling 'legitimate targets' warning to UK over RAF bases move

Iran's ambassador warns the UK that its military bases could be considered 'legitimate targets' if they are used against Iran in US and Israeli operations.

Mar 7 • 19:44 UTC

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