France’s highest court upholds some of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s legal protections
ADVERTISEMENT France’s highest court upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar al-Assad’s personal immunity as a head of state…
Turkey’s Erdoğan makes high-stakes Kurdish gamble – POLITICO
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is making the biggest gamble of his career to save his political skin,…
Syria’s post-war economy will require ‘substantial’ international support, IMF says
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 10/06/2025 – 20:15 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Syria will need “substantial international” support for its efforts…
Germany reopens Damascus embassy 13 years after Syrian war forced its closure
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her trip to Damascus, her second since the fall of the al-Assad regime,…
As Trump cuts aid, EU leaders make plans to contain ISIS-linked camps – POLITICO
“The EU citizens there are not necessarily people member states will be rushing to welcome back in a…
EU eases sanctions on Syria – POLITICO
The relief aims to support “an inclusive political transition in Syria,” says Council of the European Union. Listen…
The Syrian war reignited: How did it come to this?
War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in…
The delicate task of Syria’s political transition – POLITICO
“Germany proposes to take a smart approach to sanctions, providing relief for the Syrian population. Syrians now need…
Handshake-gate in Syria wasn’t a surprise, German foreign minister says – POLITICO
Baerbock and Barrot are the first EU ministers to visit Syria since the ousting of Bachar Assad’s long-standing…
Kurdish forces fight back against Turkish-backed rebels amid clashes in northern Syria
The SDF launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed SNA to reclaim areas near Syria’s northern border. Clashes have…
Hundreds protest in Syria after Christmas tree set alight – POLITICO
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the fighters were foreigners from the Islamist group Ansar al-Tawhid.…
Russia’s not invincible — just look at Syrian collapse, says EU top diplomat – POLITICO
Speaking about the two top items on the EU leaders’ agenda for the meeting — the EU’s support…