Syria seizes arms shipment on Iraq border destined for Hezbollah The operation comes as part of the Syrian authorities' efforts to curb illicit arms smuggling through its territory, namely intended for Hezbollah. Lebanon
Syria, US hold first business forum since sanctions relief: What to know The one-day forum in Damascus was organized by Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry and the US-Syria Business Council, which was established in Washington last June to advance trade and investment between the two nations. Syria
Explainer How Macron seeks to carve out France's role in new Syria French President Emmanuel Macron became the first Western leader to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime, showcasing Paris' support for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa while seeking to secure a share of the country's emerging reconstruction market. Syria
US to drop Syria from terror blacklist The terrorism label remained a key obstacle to Syria's postwar reconstruction. Syria
Analysis Can a UAE-backed Syria-Iraq corridor become Gulf's next trade route? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Syrian opposition to form transitional government after Assad’s ouster: What we know Syrian rebels and former government officials are working to ensure a 'smooth' transition of power by forming a transitional government to take over the coming period after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Syria
Sednaya, Syria’s most notorious prison, finally exposed: What we know After the fall of Damascus, detainees have poured out of an infamous Syrian prison, yet some claim more detainees are trapped in cells deep underground. Syria
Syria’s Kurds under opposition assault as Erdogan vows to protect Turkey from 'terror' Clashes are intensifying as Turkey-backed forces push up against Kurdish fighters. Syria
Turkey to reopen crossing for returning Syrians as Erdogan hails rebel victory The Turkish president pledges support for reconstruction as the victory by opposition groups bolster efforts to re Turkey
In Lebanon, many hail Assad downfall as Syrian refugees stream home Many Lebanese are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria after Lebanon suffered for decades under the Syrian military occupation and its interference in Lebanese politics. Lebanon
Biden says fall of Syria’s Assad 'moment of historic opportunity' The president said the United States will engage with all Syrian groups to establish a transition away from the Assad regime. Syria
Who controls what in Syria as post-Assad transition begins? President Bashar al-Assad left Syria shortly before rebel forces took the capital, Damascus, leaving various groups in control of different parts of the country. Syria
Qatar says ‘renewed interest’ in Gaza talks, wants unified Arab stance on Syria Doha, which had earlier suspended mediation efforts, says it supports a viable Palestinian governance model and is formulating a pan-Arab position on Syria that encompasses diverging Gulf views. Qatar
Russia state media says Syria's Assad and his family in Moscow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria after rebels claimed they seized Damascus. Syria
With Assad gone, Turkey urges Syrian opposition to unite, warns against PKK The top Turkish diplomat struck a composed tone following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad and called for unity among the Syrian opposition. Turkey
Syrians cheer fall of Assad, region reacts The Syrian rebels have taken Damascus and say they have toppled President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after his family ruled Syria for more than half a century. Syria
Analysis As rebels advance south, how much trouble is Syria's Assad in? Syrian rebel groups have taken Aleppo and Hama and moving south to Homs, inching closer to Damascus in an urgent threat to the Assad regime. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
