French court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants
PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s personal immunity as…
Explosion at ammunition depot in Syria kills 7 people
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An explosion at an ammunition depot in northern Syria on Thursday killed at least…
Israel strikes Syrian Defense Ministry as clashes between government and Druze minority rage on
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Israeli military launched Wednesday a rare airstrike in the heart of Damascus, hitting…
Syria announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian violence
BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a…
Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as…
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.S. envoy said on Wednesday that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain…
US revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syria’s new…
Gaza war looms over Trump-Netanyahu meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump might look to take a…
Shiite pilgrims in Syria mark Ashoura quietly due to security concerns
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Shiite pilgrims from Syria and abroad used to flock to the Sayyida Zeinab shrine…
UK foreign secretary visits Syria renewing diplomatic relationship
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President…
UN urges Syria to stop violence against Alawites, protect worship sites
BEIRUT (AP) — The head of a U.N. investigative commission on Friday called commitments made by the new…
The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now comes a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, whether for the better or the even…