Analysis Iran warns of Israeli plots in Syria amid its own anxieties over lost leverage Beneath Iran's warning at the United Nations lies a deeper strategic concern, as its long-standing influence is under unprecedented strain in the post-Assad landscape. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
US bombs ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for Palmyra insider attack The Islamic State has not claimed direct credit for the ambush by a member of Syria's domestic security forces that killed three American personnel in Palmyra last week. Syria
Senate vote paves way for Trump to repeal Syria’s Caesar sanctions President Trump is poised to sign bipartisan legislation scrapping the sanctions that are seen as a major obstacle to Syria's economic recovery. Syria
Syria foils major arms smuggling attempt to Lebanon: What we know Syrian authorities have stepped up operations targeting smuggling attempts mainly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon since the fall of President Bashar al‑Assad’s regime last year. Syria
Analysis Trump's Syria envoy Barrack tests Israel's patience as Netanyahu pushes back By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Will deadly Palmyra attack accelerate SDF's integration into Syrian forces? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Ahmed al-Ahmed, Syrian Australian who fought off Hanukkah attackers, recovering from surgery By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis As Turkey’s East Med isolation deepens, will Ankara seek maritime Syria deal? By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
US does not confirm Turkey’s claim of killing Islamic State leader in Syria The US administration said it had no information to support Ankara’s claim to have killed the Islamic State leader. Turkey
Jordan hosts meeting to facilitate Syria’s return to Arab League Diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq are meeting in Jordan as Syria’s political reintegration into the Arab world accelerates. Jordan
Syria's Arab League return still uncertain, even as Assad normalization continues The Saudi-led tide of normalization with Syrian President Assad may end his regional isolation, but just on a diplomatic level for now. Syria
Syrian refugees abused, shot at by Turkey's border guards: HRW report Syrian refugees are under mounting pressure in Turkey as the president seeks to mend ties with the Syrian government. Syria
Turkey, Syria defense chiefs meet in Russia, discuss ‘normalization' The Moscow meeting was described as “positive” by both sides since Syrian-Turkish rapprochement took off last year. Turkey
EU slaps Captagon sanctions on relatives of Syria's Assad The European Union adopted new restrictive measures today against Syrian individuals and entities accused of trafficking narcotics and supporting the oppressive Syrian government. Syria
Turkey, Syria send defense, intel chiefs to meet in Russia The meeting will mark the second round of talks that began late last year. Turkey
Israel shells Hezbollah targets in Syria in latest escalation The shelling targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Syria, local outlets reported, but the Syrian government notably has not commented. Israel
Lebanon deports dozens of Syrian refugees amid spike in racist rhetoric The deportation of more than 50 Syrians to the war-torn country comes amid growing anti-Syrian sentiment in Lebanon. Lebanon
Syria’s Kurds make their own pitch as Arab states court Assad Syrian Kurds, whom Bashar al-Assad once labeled “traitors” and “collaborators,” now seek a new peace with the Syrian government. Syria
Analysis Jordan's king visits Saudi, UAE with Syria normalization topping agenda Jordan’s King Abdullah II traveled to meet Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed this week as discussions about bringing Syria back to the Arab League continue. By Salim A. Essaid
Syria FM visits Tunisia in latest Arab embrace of Assad Mekdad's three-day visit to Tunis marks the first by a Syrian official since the North African country cut ties with the Syrian regime in February 2012 over its brutal crackdown against peaceful protests. Syria
