Syria

President Trump warned that anyone attacking the US would face unprecedented retaliation as American forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS targets in Syria, following the deaths of two National Guard soldiers.

US hits dozens of ISIS-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for deadly attack on American forces

The United States launched airstrikes on ISIS-linked targets across Syria under “Operation Hawkeye” after a deadly attack killed two US service members, with Washington vowing retaliation and continued counter-ISIS operations.

Caesar Act repealed: US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions, paving way for investment

The US Congress has permanently repealed the Caesar Act, ending sanctions on Syria and opening the door for foreign investment, a move welcomed by lawmakers as a step toward rebuilding the nation.

Trump vows retaliation after US soldiers killed in Syria

A statement from US Central Command said the group was ambushed by a lone gunman who they identified as an Islamic State militant

Two US service members, one civilian killed in ISIS ambush in Syria: US Central Command

Two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, with three others wounded, in an Islamic State ambush near Palmyra, Syria, highlighting ongoing threats from IS sleeper cells despite its 2019 defeat.

Ten civilians killed in Israeli operation in southern Syria, army says soldiers wounded

Ten people were killed in Beit Jinn during an Israel raid in southern Syria, state media said, as Israel reported five soldiers wounded during clashes while detaining militants overnight operation.

Trump vows to do everything he can to help Syria after landmark talks with Sharaa

Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump for historic talks

Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since the country's 1946 independence.

Syria foils two Islamic State plots to assassinate President Sharaa ahead of US visit: Report

President al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington next week for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, marking the first time a Syrian head of state will officially visit the White House.

UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president and interior minister

Washington has been urging the 15-member Security Council for months to ease Syria sanctions.

US asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria's president ahead of White House visit

Washington has been urging the 15-member Security Council for months to ease Syria sanctions.

Islamic State’s resurgence in Syria explained: Why attacks are rising and what the US drawdown means

How a reduced American presence, a fragmented state, and new tactics are fuelling a comeback.

Assad govt ran secret two-year operation to relocate mass graves, hide killings in Syria: Report

The site was created as part of a covert campaign, known to insiders as Operation Move Earth, designed to shift thousands of corpses from an earlier mass grave in Qutayfah to a more remote area, according to the report.

Explained: Will Syria’s first post-Assad elections ensure real political participation?

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad’s fall, with most seats chosen by electoral colleges and one-third appointed, raising concerns over inclusivity, minority representation, and genuine political participation.

Syria's foreign minister en route to Washington in first official trip to US capital

Asaad al-Shibani will meet U.S. lawmakers to discuss the lifting of remaining U.S. sanctions on his country.

Syria: Forces Surround Sweida, Stop Bedouin Tribesmen From Entering Al-Mazra'a | N18G

Calm returned to the Syrian city of Sweida on Sunday after days of violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin fighters. Internal security forces blocked armed Bedouins from entering Al-Mazra'a village, as a tribesman demanded Druze fighters surrender arms and hand over casualties by 1 p.m. The fighting began last week, prompting Damascus to deploy troops, who were later accused of abuses against Druze communities and targeted by Israeli strikes. A Wednesday truce led to their withdrawal. However, a new ceasefire announced Saturday by the Syrian presidency collapsed quickly, exposing the difficulties interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces in stabilising the nation.

Calm reported in Syria's Sweida as tribal fighters said to withdraw

With hundreds of people reported killed, the Sweida bloodshed has marked a major test for interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

WATCH: Syrian TV anchor flees mid-broadcast as Israeli airstrike hits station

The bombing by Israel came after its warning to the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland, where a war monitor says sectarian clashes have killed nearly 250 people.

Why Israel is bombing Syria again? The Druze-Bedouin clashes in Sweida explained

Israeli strikes follow days of bloodshed in Sweida and a warning issued by Israel to the Syrian government, accusing it of targeting the Druze and violating a ceasefire agreement with the minority community.

Israel bombs Syrian Army headquarters after telling Damascus to back off Druze, warns of 'painful blows'

Syrian government forces entered the majority-Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday with the stated aim of overseeing a ceasefire agreed with Druze community leaders after clashes with local Bedouin tribes left more than 100 people dead.

Burkinis mandatory on beaches: Syria targets women’s beachwear, sparks public outcry

The ministry’s directive comes six months after Islamist forces toppled longtime President Bashar al-Assad, marking a sharp turn in Syria’s social and cultural policies.

Macron Backs Easing Syria Sanctions, Pushes U.S. to Stay Amid Secret Israel Talks| N18G

During a press conference in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his support for a gradual lifting of European Union sanctions on Syria, contingent on Syria maintaining its current political path. He also stated his intention to lobby the United States to adopt a similar stance and to delay its planned military withdrawal from Syria. The event marked the first European visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December. Sharaa revealed that Syria has been engaged in indirect negotiations with Israel to reduce tensions amid ongoing Israeli strikes. These talks are being mediated through unnamed third parties. Reuters also reported that the United Arab Emirates has created a backchannel to facilitate dialogue between Syria and Israel. The developments suggest a potential diplomatic shift as Syria's new leadership seeks to stabilize the country both internally and in relation to regional actors. Macron's comments underscore Europe's growing role in this transition.

Israel strikes near Syria's presidential palace after warning Syrian authorities over sectarian attacks

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect near the capital, Damascus.

Syria condemns Israeli strikes as ‘flagrant violation’ amid escalating tensions

Syria condemned Israeli strikes as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after deadly attacks in Daraa. Israel claimed it targeted militants, while regional powers warned of escalating tensions and instability in the region.

US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, say sources

Rubio condemned "radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis" that carried out the violence, and called for Syria's interim authorities to hold perpetrators accountable.