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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Boy born in Gaza refused cancer treatment by Israel

A five-year-old boy named Mohammed 'Dodi' Assad, born in Gaza, has been repeatedly denied transfer for cancer treatment in Israel despite his family's requests.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

From the Collapse of the 'Dam' to 'Emerging from the Well'... How Syrian Drama Changed After Assad's Fall?

The article discusses the transformation of Syrian television drama in the wake of the political changes following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the 'Sarout' Controversy, Director of 'Al-Qaisar' Explains and Reveals Secrets of Upcoming Episodes

The Syrian director Safwan Naimo defends his series 'Al-Qaisar' amid threats and criticism, emphasizing the show's aim to address Syrian memory rather than exploit it.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The killing of a Syrian security element and militia leaders in clashes in the countryside of Latakia

A Syrian security element was killed and militia leaders were neutralized during clashes in the countryside of Latakia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Islamic State Calls on Members to Fight Against the New Syrian Government

The Islamic State has urged its members in Syria to prioritize fighting against the newly established secular government and national army of Syria.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

ISIS vows to carry out attacks in Syria

ISIS has promised to launch new attacks in Syria in a recent audio message from its spokesperson, the first such message in two years.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Syria: The government takes control of an airport held by the Kurds

The Syrian government has regained control of the Qamishli airport from Kurdish forces amid ongoing military operations in the region.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

First civil flight from Damascus reopens Qamishli Airport

The first Syrian civil flight from Damascus has landed at Qamishli International Airport, marking a significant step towards making the airport operational again after the Assad regime's fall.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The President of Syria Declared an Amnesty for Prisoners

Syria's President has announced an amnesty for prisoners, particularly addressing the reduction of sentences for those convicted of standard crimes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.. A step backward or the solution?

The article examines the shifts in the Muslim Brotherhood's influence and the Islamic movement's role in the aftermath of the Syrian regime's downfall in 2024.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Munich Security Conference: Rubio's Meeting with Syrians and Kurds

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference to discuss recent agreements with Kurdish forces.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

Syria Deals a Blow to the US: Army Takes Control of Military Base That American Forces Held for Years

The Syrian army has taken control of the Al-Tanf military base, which had been under US military presence for a decade, signaling a significant shift in the region's power dynamics.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

From Havana to Taking Damascus, the Story of Rebel Commander Bachar Alkaderi

Bachar Alkaderi, a Syrian surgeon trained in Cuba, reflects on his role in the revolution that ousted the Assad regime and warns that the revolution must be protected from its own children.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Atlantic Investigation: Assad's Last Days in Power in Syria - Arrogant, Detached, and Obsessed with Sex and 'Crushes'

An extensive article by The Atlantic details the last days of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule, portraying him as arrogant, self-absorbed, and increasingly detached from reality.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Atlantic: The Story of Bashar al-Assad's Fall, Who Was Obsessed with Women and Video Games, and Deceived His Aides

A new Atlantic article details the collapse of Bashar al-Assadโ€™s regime, portraying it as a tale of betrayal and deception rather than merely a military defeat.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Latest is an airline company... Learn about Saudi investments in Syria after the fall of Assad

Saudi Arabia is significantly increasing its investments in Syria, transitioning from political engagement to direct economic involvement, particularly in infrastructure and essential services.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Podcast: envoy Sir reports new tensions and conflicts with Kurds and Islamic State

A new Syria is emerging over a year after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, marked by central government-endorsed violent conflicts despite promises of unification and minority rights under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Discovery of a Mass Grave in the Yarmouk Camp Reopens Syrian Wounds

A mass grave containing the remains of victims was discovered in the Yarmouk Camp area of Damascus, reigniting painful memories of past atrocities during the Syrian conflict.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Sky wins best news programme at Broadcast Awards

Sky's coverage of Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria won the best news programme award at the Broadcast Awards.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

ล ara does not seek partners. In Syria, weapons decide, the Kurds overestimated their negotiating position, says expert

An expert discusses the challenges faced by the Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, including their perceived threat to Assad's regime and the consequences of overestimating their negotiation strength.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

Syria, once home to a large Jewish community, takes steps to return property to Jews

Syria is beginning the process of returning property to its former Jewish community as it addresses the historical absence of Jewish citizens since they emigrated years ago.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Turkish president visits Saudi Arabia as relations between former rivals warm

Turkey's President R.T. Erdogan is visiting Saudi Arabia to enhance diplomatic relations, including support for Gaza and backing the Syrian government post-Assad's overthrow in 2024.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Salon of the Republic".. Syrian Justice Minister Faces "Blood Protector" on Transitional Justice

The Syrian Justice Minister discusses the complexities of transitional justice in post-Assad Syria during the "Salon of the Republic" program.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Where has the Israeli army expanded within Syrian territory?

A detailed analysis based on satellite images reveals a significant expansion of Israeli military presence in southern Syria following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, with control over 235 square kilometers and over 800 incursions recorded near Damascus.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Refugees: Germany should make an offer to Syrians living here

Germany is urged to provide offers to Syrians living in the country as legal protections decrease following the fall of the Assad regime, despite the still precarious humanitarian and political situation in Syria.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The first time since Assad's fall... What is the significance of the US intervention in Deir Hafer?

The situation in Deir Hafer, Syria, has become a sensitive focal point in the conflict between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces, marked by the recent deployment of a US military convoy, indicating a significant political-military signal.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Around 6,000 Syrians applied for support to leave until the end of 2025

Nearly 6,000 Syrians have applied for financial support to return to their home country by the end of last year, following the resignation of former leader Assad.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Around 6000 Syrians applied for support for departure by the end of 2025

Approximately 6000 Syrians in Germany applied for financial support to return to their homeland by the end of last year, amidst ongoing support for departures following the overthrow of former ruler Assad.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Eastern Euphrates in Syria: Strategic Wealth and Regional Influence Struggle

The Eastern Euphrates region, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces, is a strategic tension point post-Bashar al-Assad regime, holding most of Syria's oil, gas fields, and key grain plains, as the US attempts to mediate between the new government and SDF amidst ongoing Turkish military pressures.

Jan 15 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Major Breach: Al Jazeera Exclusively Publishes Serious Leaks from Assad's Remnants

Al Jazeera is set to reveal in a new investigation the movements of generals and leaders in Assad's regime aiming to destabilize the current Syrian government.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Qatari Investment Holding plans to acquire significant shares in two Syrian banks

Qatari Investment Holding is set to acquire significant stakes in Shehab Bank and a 30% share in the International Islamic Bank of Syria, marking the first foreign bank acquisition in the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Lebanese authorities detained a man connected to Assad's supporters

Lebanese authorities arrested a Syrian citizen suspected of sending money to fighters loyal to former Syrian president Bashar Assad, shortly after Syria requested the extradition of over 200 former security personnel who fled to Lebanon.

Jan 14 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Amid continued sectarian violence, Syrians face mass displacement

Syrians are experiencing mass displacement due to ongoing sectarian violence despite attempts to rebuild their lives following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Syrian security requests Beirut to hand over 200 Assad regime officers who fled to Lebanon

Syrian authorities have requested from Lebanese security forces the extradition of over 200 senior officers who fled to Lebanon following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Chemistry After Assad: A Second Birth and New Hope

The Syrian Chemical Society aims to reshape the negative perception of chemistry in Syria, historically associated with chemical weapons, into a tool for renaissance and development following the Assad regime.

Jan 14 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: The Lebanese President: No senior officers from Assad's regime in Lebanon, and we are coordinating with the Syrian state

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denies the presence of senior officers from former President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Lebanon and urges Hezbollah to act more rationally regarding its influence.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Syria: Apparently the heaviest fighting in Aleppo since Assad's overthrow

Reports indicate conflicting information regarding severe fighting in Aleppo, with the transitional government's army claiming to have concluded operations in the Kurdish neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsud, while the Syrian Democratic Forces provide different accounts.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Europe will do "everything possible" to help Syria, assures Ursula Von der Leyen

Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, pledged that Europe will do everything possible to assist in Syria's reconstruction during her visit, the highest-level EU visit since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mohammad Hamsho.. The Syrian businessman, dealer of destruction scrap

Mohammad Hamsho, a prominent Syrian businessman, founded the 'Hamsho International Group' and is linked with the Assad family, which has allowed him to secure government contracts and expand his economic and political influence in Syria, despite being under Western sanctions since 2011.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Al-Shara meets von der Leyen with a European delegation in Damascus

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Damascus, marking the highest-level European visit to Syria since the fall of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Jan 9 โ€ข 06:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Agreement between the Syrian government and a businessman linked to Asad's regime provokes criticism

A businessman linked to the Assad regime announced a new agreement with the Syrian government, sparking criticism over potential hidden deals involving individuals possibly implicated in the suffering of innocent Syrians.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Berlin deports convicted Syrian to Damascus in second operation since Assad's fall

German authorities have deported a convicted Syrian refugee back to Syria, marking the second such operation since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Syrian government and Kurdish forces clash in 'worst fighting' since fall of Assad

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces are engaged in their most intense fighting since the fall of Assad.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What are the milestones of the negotiations between Syria and Israel?

The article discusses the key milestones of direct and indirect negotiations between Syria and Israel since the fall of the Assad regime.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Erasing Children's Identities: Shocking Results of a New Investigation into Assad's Files

A new investigative committee revealed alarming findings on the systematic erasure of the identities of hundreds of children connected to detained individuals in Syria.

Jan 6 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Syria and Israel will renew discussions on a security agreement today at a meeting with Witteckhoff

Israeli and Syrian representatives will meet in Paris to revive negotiations for a security agreement, aimed at ensuring an Israeli withdrawal from territories captured after the fall of Assad's regime last year.

Jan 6 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Salute for a Salute.. A video of an elderly man saluting the Syrian army ignites social media

A video of an elderly Syrian man saluting military helicopters has sparked widespread reactions on social media, symbolizing the dramatic change in Syrians' relationship with their army since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Jan 5 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Iran: Ayatollah has an escape plan to Moscow. Findings from 'The Times'

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly has an emergency escape plan due to fears of defections within the security services amid ongoing protests akin to Bashar Al-Assad's situation.

Jan 5 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

From tourism to wine, Syrian businesses flounder in post-Assad cultural flux

In the wake of the Assad regime's fall, Syrian businesses have struggled to adapt, with shifts in products and cultural sentiment marking a significant change in the economy, particularly in tourism and local crafts.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

If there are no schools, health centers, or jobs, families find it hard to return to Syria

Meritxell Relaรฑo, head of Unicef in Damascus, discusses the dire conditions in Syria after nearly 15 years of war and the fall of the Al Assad regime.

Jan 2 โ€ข 02:04 UTC

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