Syria
Syrian president Sharaa to make first ever visit to White House in coming weeks
It would mark Sharaa's second visit to the United States, following his address to the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
Ex-Syrian official says he passed order for US journalist Austin Tice's execution
US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department says
Saudi billions poised for Syria but US sanctions remain a barrier
Syria’s Justice Ministry tells TML Sweida investigation committee will hold public trials
Officials frame public trials as a transparency test after July’s clashes, with legal observers watching for access rules, indictments, and independent monitoring.
Syrian army starts training in Turkey, while Ankara gains influence over Damascus gov't - analysis
Forty-nine Syrians have begun training in Turkey, as part of a new program that will allow Syrian troops to use Turkish military barracks and academies.
Syria recognizes Kosovo as Sharaa gov't continues to move towards western alignment - analysis
The recognition comes as President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the German foreign minister to Damascus. Kosovo has also been connecting with Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region.
Syria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit
Syria’s new president pitches the country as a key trade corridor at Saudi Arabia’s financial summit, aiming for greater foreign investment despite ongoing sanctions.
Druze religious council submits evidence to UN on genocide, systematic attacks against Syrian Druze
The Supreme Druze Religious Council's appeal alleges that the Druze population in Sweida has been the target of systematic terror attacks carried out by jihadist groups.
Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites
Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural heritage development strategy.
Russian, Syrian defense ministers talk bilateral cooperation in Moscow
The meeting comes following Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Moscow in mid-October, in which he pledged to honor the agreements between the two countries.
Syria juggling continued challenges, from drug smuggling to ISIS detainees - analysis
The Al-Hol camp has become a hotspot for ISIS detainees, housing tens of thousands of them, while the Homs Governate's anti-narcotics branch seized millions of Captagon pills.
Turkish charity shop worker allegedly sexually abusing Syrian refugees - BBC
The charity shop owner claimed it was physically impossible that he had committed sexual assault, as he only had one testicle and only four women had accused him.
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
I'm a Jew, I met with Mamdani and this is what I learned
I have no reason to believe that Zohran Mamdani is antisemitic or remotely close to that. But I learned that we must argue better. Respectfully, and truthfully, without demonizing the other side.
