US claims Russia ‘stopped adhering to deconfliction protocols’ in Syria

For the past year, the Russian air force has increased strikes on the positions of extremist armed groups located inside US-occupied Syrian territory

US-backed Kurds warn of ISIS resurgence in Iraq, Syria

Large groups of ISIS fighters have escaped from a number of SDF-run prisons over the past year

US army reinforces presence in occupied Syrian oil fields

US army commanders recently stated that the Pentagon has 'no plans' to exit Syria anytime soon

US pushes new sanctions to combat normalization with Syria

The recently proposed bill aims to punish regional countries for restoring ties with the Syrian government

SDF detains 150 Syrian soldiers during Qamishli siege

Sources told Arabic media that the SDF is frustrated with Damascus’ failure to respond to Kurdish proposals for a solution to the conflict in north and northeast Syria

Syria sees upsurge in local wheat production

Syria’s agriculture minister says the country will soon slash wheat imports to 50 percent of what they were in 2022

Syrian opposition calls for new talks with Damascus

Negotiations between Syria and the political opposition in Geneva came to an abrupt end at the end of 2017

Iraq, Syria foreign ministers meet to combat drug trade, terrorism

Twelve years after the start of the US-backed war against Syria, both countries continue to grapple with the aftermath

US continues to smuggle Syrian oil into Iraq

The US convoy consisted of 40 trucks, and left through Iraq via the illegal Mahmoudiya border crossing

US army admits HIMARS deployed to Syria, says missiles not in SDF control

Turkish media recently alleged the advanced missile systems were delivered to Kurdish militants looking to overthrow the government in Damascus

Syria restores commercial flights with Venezuela for first time since 2011

Earlier this year, the Venezuelan president announced plans to visit Syria 'soon'

Explosion at Lebanese-Syrian border kills five PFLP members

While the PFLP has blamed Israel for the explosion, western media reports say it was caused by 'an old missile stored in a weapons depot'

US increases pressure on Syrian money services through new sanctions

The US Treasury Department accused two money-transfer companies of assisting Damascus and its allies to evade western sanctions

Assad in Jeddah: Tangibly, what does this mean for Syria?

Arab reconciliation with Syria is a two-way street, with both sides seeking important concessions from each other. While all solutions can be found within a grand regional compromise, not all Arab states will be willing to challenge Washington's red lines.

Iran wants to strengthen Syrian air-defenses to counter Israeli attacks

Since the start of the year, Israel has launched 17 illegal airstrikes on Syrian territory

Israel launches midnight attack on Syrian capital

This is the 17th Israeli attack on Syria since the start of the new year

US prepares battle plan against Captagon trade via Syria

Some western officials have claimed that the government uses the drug as a main source of income to bypass the effects of western sanctions

UN suspends USD aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Crisis-hit Lebanon has been in an uproar over a UN plan to provide Syrian refugees with aid in US dollars

Russian air force destroys HTS drone factory in Syria’s Idlib: Report

The extremist armed group in control of large chunks of northwest Syria was reportedly planning to attack areas under the control of Damascus

Turkiye launches housing project for refugee repatriation in northern Syria

Many have accused Ankara of using the refugee crisis as an electoral ploy

Ankara, Damascus will coordinate to ‘cleanse’ Syria of PKK: Turkish FM

The SDF recently expressed an openness to merging with the Syrian army, which would effectively prevent a joint Syrian-Turkish operation against it

Infamous Saudi cleric flees Syria in fear for his life: Report

Abdullah al-Muhaysni was responsible for the recruitment of thousands of extremist militants in northern Syria over the course of the war

Assad will not meet Erdogan until Turkish troops retreat from Syria: FM

Turkish officials say they've begun coordinating with Damascus on the 'safe return' of Syrian refugees

US kills Syrian shepherd claiming he was Al-Qaeda leader

US military officials backed away from the claims following an investigation into the incident by the Washington Post

Railway of Resistance: A grand project to connect Iran, Iraq, Syria

Beyond its positive economic implications, the railway project connecting Iran, Iraq, and Syria will be a geopolitical game changer by connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.

Arab League summit kicks off in Saudi Arabia marking Syria’s return from the cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also attending the summit and will reportedly meet with a Russian delegation in Jeddah

Arab League officials welcome rapprochement with Syria, call for regional unity

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has confirmed his presence at this week's Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia

Qatar will not block Arab normalization with Syria

The Gulf state has been among the few Arab states refusing to reconcile with Syria, and has maintained contact with the extremist opposition north of the country

EXCLUSIVE: US and Syria holding secret talks in Oman

A senior diplomatic source in the Arab League has informed The Cradle that US officials are holding direct talks with a Syrian delegation, which comes in the wake of a regional push to restore relations with the war-torn country.

UAE invites Syrian president to attend COP28 summit

Arab states are pushing ahead with restoring ties with Syria despite growing discontent from the west