Supreme Court backs Trump move to end Syrians’ deportation protections The decision affects some 6,100 Syrians who live in the United States. Syria
Explainer Syria’s energy push could soon get a major boost from Chevron: What to know The country's leaders are seeking to translate a flurry of oil and gas agreements into concrete investments and rebuild an industry devastated by more than a decade of war, sanctions and isolation. Syria
Syria opens trial of Wassim al-Assad, cousin of ousted president: What we know The trial follows another session in the case against Atef Najib, also a cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad, as Syrian authorities continue prosecuting figures linked to the former regime and its remnants. Syria
Culture Amid political setbacks, Kurds shine at the World Cup Kurdish players and clubs are making rare global gains on football’s biggest stage, offering a brief lift amid ongoing political setbacks across the region. Turkey
Analysis Why Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah is an unlikely bid By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
UN mulls green Islamic bonds to fund climate change refugee projects The United Nations is reportedly interested in issuing Islamic bonds to help those displaced by climate change. Legacy: Gulf
Turkey's Erdogan eggs on Syria's Arab tribes against US-backed Kurds Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Kurdish-led administration in northeast Syria "poses a threat to its national security." Syria
Jordan downs drone carrying drugs from Syria in 9th incident this year The incident is the ninth this year as Jordan battles increasing drug smuggling attempts from neighboring Syria. Jordan
Syria’s Assad abolishes notorious military field courts Thousands of civilians are believed to have been executed after being tried at these courts. Syria
Syria’s Kurds struggle to contain backlash after detaining allied Arab militia leader Kurdish-led forces guarding Syria’s Islamic State prisons have been on high alert amid spreading clashes in Deir Ezzor province. Syria
Syria: clashes in Damascus countryside with Maher Assad brigade leave 5 dead The residents of Zakia town had been raising anti-regime banners, and a man was killed by local militias affiliated with Maher al-Assad’s Fourth Division this week. Syria
Will Syria’s Assad resort to violence as Suwayda protests grow? No longer neutral, Suwayda province's Druze minority now demand the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Syria
Turkey’s Fidan to visit Russia as Ukraine's grain deal, Syria talks stall Ankara’s efforts to revive the Black Sea grain deal and stalled high level talks between Ankara and Damascus are expected to be high on the agenda of the talks between top Russian and Turkish diplomats. Turkey
Suspected Israeli airstrikes knock Syria’s Aleppo airport out of service The attack is one of several suspected Israeli strikes against Syrian airports this year. Syria
Syria protests enter second week, activists close Baath headquarters The protests now calling for the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule were initially prompted by the government's decision to cut fuel subsidies. Syria
US lawmakers make unannounced trip to northwest Syria The three Republican lawmakers visited a school for displaced children during their short visit. Syria
