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…
Syria asks Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes, Turkish officials say
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defense capabilities, Turkish officials…
Trump ‘caught off guard’ by recent Israeli strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by the recent Israeli strikes in Syria and…
Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa urged Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes Saturday to “fully commit” to…
Druze-Bedouin clashes flare up again after government forces pull out of southern Syria
MAZRAA, Syria (AP) — Government forces in Syria prepared to return to a southern region Friday after renewed…
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…
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…
Turkey sends firefighting aircraft to Syria to combat wildfires
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish…