Syria: News
US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list
The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation it had held since 1979.
Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in a landmark case linked to the violent crackdown during the 2011 uprising.
IAEA to remove nuclear material from secret Syrian site: Report
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a secret site in Syria.
What Trump, Netanyahu discussed behind closed doors on Iran
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday at the White House.
US strikes Iran for 9th consecutive day amid rising tensions
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive day, amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Iran exchange strikes for 7th consecutive night amid tensions
The United States and Iran have exchanged drone and missile strikes for the seventh consecutive night, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.
Trump departs for NATO summit, credits Turkey's Erdogan factor
United States President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.
Wall Street turns to war-risk models as conflicts shake economies
As wars continue to disrupt the financial industry, Wall Street is turning to new catastrophe models for predicting military conflicts.
India calls for UN reforms, Gaza ceasefire at BRICS meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for major global reform at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
Floating objects, flickering lights: What Pentagon's newly-released UFO files reveal
The Pentagon has released a trove of previously classified documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs.
US offers $10M bounty for Iranian-aligned Iraqi militia leader
The United States State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to the identification or location of Abu Ala al-Walai, the leader of the Iran-aligned Iraqi militia, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).
Could Iran war's impact on water crisis destabilize Middle East?
The ongoing conflict in Iran is worsening the already dire water crisis in the Middle East.
Snack time? Try these Syrian fennel seed delights
Fennel seeds are a staple in Syrian cuisine, adding a unique flavor and aroma to various snacks.
US Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned in protest against the United States's military actions in Iran.
US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets, drones
The United States embassy in Baghdad was attacked early on Tuesday with rockets and at least five drones.
Israel unlawfully using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Rights watch
The New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in residential areas of southern Lebanon earlier this month.
20,000 IS-linked detainees at large in Syria amid security collapse
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people have reportedly escaped from Syria's Al-Hol camp, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal, which quoted US intelligence agencies.
Israel accused of spraying cancer-linked glyphosate on Lebanese farms
Lebanon has accused Israel of spraying a cancer-linked herbicide on many tracts of farmland in the south of the country.
Hospitalized protesters were shot in head, doctors tell Iranian outlet
More than 36,500 Iranians were killed by security forces during the January 8-9 crackdown on nationwide protests, according to documents reviewed by Iran International's Editorial Board.
1,500 ISIS prisoners escape amid Syrian army, SDF clashes: Report
Around 1,500 Islamic State (ISIS) prisoners have reportedly escaped from a prison in Shaddadeh, Syria, according to reports citing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Syria, Kurdish-led forces agree ceasefire after 2 weeks of fighting
The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reached a nationwide ceasefire agreement.
Turkey considers joining 'Islamic NATO'; What is this defense pact
Turkey is reportedly in advanced talks to join a defense alliance between nuclear-armed Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria
The United States has launched a fresh wave of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State of Syria and the Levant (ISIL, formerly known as ISIS) in Syria.
Syria: 8 killed, 21 injured in explosion at Homs mosque
At least eight people were killed and 21 others were injured in Syria as a powerful explosion rocked the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Homs during the Friday noon prayers.
Turkey: 115 ISIS suspects detained over Christmas, NY attack plots
Turkish police have reportedly detained 115 suspected members of the Islamic State (ISIS) in a nationwide operation for allegedly plotting attacks in the country.
Russian General assassinated by car bomb in Moscow
A car bomb blast in southern Moscow has killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, the head of the training department of Russia's general staff, Al Jazeera reported, quoting a statement by investigators.
US carries out 'large-scale' strikes on 70 targets in Syria
The United States has launched a large-scale military operation in Syria, targeting the Islamic State (ISIS) group.
Who was Hezbollah leader Tabatabai, killed in Israeli airstrike?
The assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the chief of staff of Hezbollah, has plunged the Israel-Lebanon border into renewed tensions.
UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of Trump meeting
The United Nations Security Council has voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes in Syria, Gaza
United States President Donald Trump was reportedly "caught off guard" by Israeli military actions in Syria and Gaza.
Syrian army starts withdrawing from Sweida after US request
The Syrian army has started withdrawing from the conflict-ridden city of Sweida, following a United States request.
Who're Druze; why Israel is bombing Syria to protect them
Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Syria, targeting Syrian government forces in Suwayda.
Israel bombs Syrian army headquarters in Damascus
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it has attacked the entrance of the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus.
Israel bombs Syria's Druze city, Suwayda, hours after ceasefire
Israeli forces have launched airstrikes on Suwayda, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria.
No retaliation against Iran's attempted strike on US troops: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has signaled that there will be no retaliation against Iran's attempted airstrike on the Al Udeid air base in Qatar on Monday night.
Iran-backed militias planning to attack US bases in Iraq, Syria
Iran is reportedly planning to launch attacks on the United States's bases in Iraq and possibly Syria.
US green lights $304 million missile sale to Turkey
The United States has approved a $304 million missile sale to Turkey in a major move aimed at bolstering trade and defense ties between the two NATO allies, Bloomberg reported.
Trump meets Syria's 'young, attractive' terrorist-turned-president after lifting US sanctions
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump has met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.
Trump signs $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
On his diplomatic tour to the Gulf states, United States President Donald Trump has reached a historic arms deal worth $142 billion with Saudi Arabia.
Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria: Details here
Syria, still reeling from the effects of its civil war, which ended in December 2024, is facing an unseen danger: landmines and unexploded ordnance.