Damascus
As Syrian families struggle with missing loved ones, Assad's government figures reemerge
The renewed public prominence of former government supporters has deepened the anguish of victims' families, particularly those still waiting for information about missing relatives.
Damascus struggles to assert control in southern Syria amid ISIS threat, Druze tensions - analysis
Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'
Syrian textbooks show pan-Arab content replaced by Islamist ideology, IMPACT-se finds
This Islamization of knowledge extends deeply across subjects, targeting foundational scientific theories like evolution, the Big Bang, and biological development.
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.
Israel must set red lines on Turkish presence in Syria to avoid confrontation, think tank argues
Israel's Syria policy could ultimately invite US pressure to abandon its buffer zone without significant security concessions if it fails to engage Damascus diplomatically, INSS warns.
US-led coalition exit shifts more counter-ISIS burden to Iraq and Syria - analysis
The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role.
Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats
“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”
Ultra-Orthodox rioters clash with police, locals in Jerusalem's Old City, 11 arrested
A Border Police officer and another person were lightly wounded as rioters threw stones and other objects, damaged municipal vehicles and clashed with police and local residents.
Syrian Fly Dar Airlines becomes first to receive air operator certification since fall of Assad
The certificate was presented on Thursday, September 24, during a ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in Damascus. The event was attended by Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority.
Syria grows increasingly concerned about suspicious explosions near Aleppo
If the explosions continue, suspicion will continue to grow. Levant24 has highlighted that the Aleppo explosion is the fourth this month.
Russia or the US? Post-Assad Syria tries to keep both powers in play - analysis
As Russian ships resupply Moscow’s remaining military presence and US companies arrive seeking investment opportunities, Damascus is trying to build ties with Washington without abandoning Moscow.
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.