Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United St
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
As a result of the explosion of a minibus in Syria, two people died and there were wounded - UPDATE
At least seven people were injured as a result of an explosion in a minibus in the district around Damascus, the capital of Syria; the death toll has not yet been determined.
Azerbaijan
report.az
06.08.2026
Two killed, several wounded as blast hits vehicle near Syria’s Damascus
Body parts found at scene and at least 13 wounded after explosion on minibus in town of Jaramana, health ministry says.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Barzani meets Syria's al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss SDF integration and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.
World
aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
Fragile peace in Syria’s Set Zaynab as sectarian challenges persist
Locals in southern Damascus town await safer times as fears rooted in a decade of war still loom over daily life.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.
World
aljazeera.com
27.07.2026
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
One of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.07.2026
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026
US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes
Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria's 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
World
aljazeera.com
16.07.2026