Syria’s Sharaa talks economic ties with UAE leader: What to know The UAE is moving to boost trade and investment ties with Syria amid the conflicts in the region and following initial caution in its dealings with Damascus. Syria
Fuel price protests in Syria continue for second day: What to know The Syrian government hiked fuel prices by more than 28%, prompting massive protests across at least eight provinces. Syria
UN watchdog formally ends probe into Assad-era nuclear sites The vote follows last month's visit by international inspectors to two suspected former nuclear sites in Syria. Syria
Syria destroys 42 bombs in chemical stockpile purge: What to know The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has resumed its inspections in Syria and confirmed that at least 42 aerial bombs have been destroyed by Syrian authorities in the first such efforts since 2014. Syria
Analysis Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
US military in Syria stands down as HTS drives back Assad regime, Kurdish forces The Biden administration has denied any involvement in a stunning offensive by Turkey-linked Islamist rebels who seized Aleppo, Syria's second city, from Damascus’ control over the weekend. Syria
Analysis What's ahead for HTS as Syria, Russia strike back and Turkey plots next move? The Syrian government claims to have repelled the HTS advance on Hama, but pro-rebel sources claim the opposite. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
After Aleppo, Syria's rebels approach Hama as pro-Iran militias rally to help Assad The Syrian government is denying reports that rebel fighters are advancing in Hama after taking over most of Aleppo province. Syria
Iran’s FM meets Fidan in Turkey as rift over Syria persists: What we know While the top Iranian and Turkish diplomats agree on the need for de-escalation in Syria, the two countries' positions remain divergent. Turkey
Analysis Embattled in Gaza and Lebanon, can Iran defend Assad in Syria amid Aleppo offensive? Iran is at a critical juncture amid the Sunni insurgent offensive in Syria, as it navigates the realities about its weakened ally Hezbollah and the complexities of its own presence in a geopolitical power play that involves multiple actors competing for different agendas. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Heavy clashes as Syrian rebels advance against government forces in Aleppo The assault marks one of the biggest escalations in the Syrian civil war in years. Syria
Shootings in Daraa leave 9 dead as instability plagues Syria’s south Daraa, located close to the Jordanian border, is experiencing competition between armed groups and rampant drug smuggling amid the government’s inability to control the situation. Syria
Israeli strikes in Syria kill 17 as Iranian adviser set to visit Israel has allegedly escalated its attacks on Syria amid an international push for de-escalation and continued fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Trump hands intel post to Tulsi Gabbard, ex-Democrat with Assad controversy Gabbard, a former congresswoman-turned Trump diehard, is likely to face scrutiny for her secret 2017 meeting with Syria's dictator. Syria
After Trump win, Turkey hopeful on Syria reconciliation, US withdrawal Ankara expresses hope for mending ties with Damascus as well as a potential US military exit from northern Syria following Trump’s victory. Turkey
Turkey says 2 PKK members behind TUSAS attack, ramps up airstrikes in Iraq, Syria With funerals for victims underway, Turkish officials identified the attackers as operatives of the Kurdish militant group. Turkey
Cyprus arrests eight Syrians accused of funding terror group: What we know The arrests come as more Syrians arrive in Cyprus, fleeing the conflicts in Lebanon and Syria. Syria
