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
3 Syrians dead, 3 missing as Ukraine-bound ship sinks off Turkey's coast Rescuers are trying to reach three missing crew members of the Joe 2 ship, which had 14 crew on board. Turkey
Iran vows revenge against Israel after deadly Syria strikes As tensions escalated, Iran's promise of vengeance was also coupled with a pledge to further bolster Syria's defenses against Israel. Iran
Russia looks to reconcile Turkey, Syria as talks kick off in Moscow Russia seeks to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus amid four-way talks in Moscow. Turkey
Three Assad advisers indicted in France for Syria war crimes Sending a strong signal to the Assad regime, a French court decided to indict three senior intelligence advisers for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Syria
US strike kills senior Islamic State leader in Syria US Central Command accused Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri of plotting attacks in Europe and Turkey. Syria
Fourth suspected Israeli strike on Syria in five days kills two Two Iranian officers were killed by Israeli missiles late last week. Syria
Two Islamic State suicide bombers killed in Syria amid group’s resurgence There has been an uptick in IS attacks throughout Syria in recent months. Syria
Saudi continues regional reshuffle in hosting Egypt's Sisi, opening to Assad The meeting between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman comes as Egypt faces a deepening economic crisis and the region witnesses major realignments. Legacy: Gulf
Analysis Israel's shadow war with Iran escalates in Syria with attacks, drone interception Israel has reportedly carried out seven raids over the past month and nine since the beginning of the year inside Syria. Israel on Sunday intercepted a drone coming from Syria. By Lilach Shoval
Israel downs flying object from Syria as Iran vows revenge Israel has struck Syria three times in the past four days, killing officers in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israel
Pentagon: 8 Iran-backed fighters killed in Syria strikes An Iranian drone strike against the US military in Syria last week led to significant hostilities. Syria
Top US general advocates targeting Iran’s IRGC Quds Force after Syria drone attack Biden’s airstrikes in Syria highlight paradox of deterring Iran-backed groups without triggering further escalation. Syria
