Syria arrests Amjad Youssef, Tadamoun massacre perpetrator: What to know Amjad Youssef appeared on video, allegedly killing dozens of civilians in 2013; he is the latest member of the Assad regime to be captured by the new Syrian government. Syria
Analysis 'Is it worth it?' Syria's Sharaa faces backlash over Missy Elliott performance Backlash erupts after dancers perform to Missy Elliott’s “Work It,” exposing the tightrope between Sharaa’s outreach to the West and pressure from his Islamist base. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Syria’s Sharaa makes fourth visit to Saudi Arabia, first since Iran war: What to know The visit comes in light of the deepening economic relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia post-Assad. Syria
How Syria's border opening with Iraq redefines Turkey-Kurd balance After years of closure, the reopening of al-Yaaroubiya crossing is redrawing Kurdish economic leverage and reinforcing Turkey’s regional strategy. Syria
Analysis As Lebanon-Israel talks loom, can Syria help in curbing Hezbollah? By Danny Makki In London, reporting on Syrian politics and culture
Analysis Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
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
As Israel steps up attacks on Syria, is Bashar al-Assad next? While targeting Assad and his brother would destabilize the regime and potentially deprive Hezbollah of its rear base, an Israeli source has denied any such plans. Syria
