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Syrian forces, in response, targetted the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighbourhoods, which have remained under the control of Kurdish militias since the early days of the civil war that broke out in the country in 2011

Fighting resumes in Aleppo hours after ceasefire

January 10, 2026, 02:50 PM - 3 min read

The Syrian Defence Ministry, while announcing a ceasefire on Friday, called on Kurdish militia forces to leave the city and move to other Kurdish neighbourhoods, which was rejected by the rebel groups

The Syrian government blames the SDF militiamen for tensions and instability in the country and accuses the group of violating a previous agreement reached in April, which granted Kurdish leaders limited autonomy in certain areas

Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after days of deadly clashes

January 9, 2026, 10:03 AM - 2 min read

More than 100,000 people had fled Aleppo after clashes erupted between government forces and the SDF, which controls large areas of northern and eastern Syria

Turkiye detains 125 Islamic State suspects in nationwide sweep

December 31, 2025, 04:37 PM - 4 min read

Turkish authorities detained 125 suspected Islamic State members in coordinated raids across 25 provinces, as nationwide operations intensified to prevent possible attacks during the Christmas and New Year period.

How Islamic State exploits Syrian security gaps

December 24, 2025, 02:39 PM - 6 min read

The objective of IS is no longer to rule, but to erode the legitimacy of the Syrian authorities.

France, the United Kingdom, and Japan have welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Syria in Sweida province after days deadly clashes broke out between Druze and Bedouin factions, compounded by the Israeli military actions in the country.

France, UK, Japan welcome ceasefire in Syria’s Sweida

July 20, 2025, 02:36 PM - 2 min read

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has declared a ceasefire, urging all sides to maintain peace while respecting the ceasefire, adding the country would redeploy forces to a violence-hit region in case of an escalation.

US issues high-risk travel alert for Syria during Eid.

US warns of Eid terror threat in Syria

March 29, 2025, 07:44 PM - 3 min read

The United States Department of State has issued a security warning to its citizens in Syria, cautioning them about an increased risk of terrorist attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Trump planning to withdraw troops from Syria in 90 days: Report

February 6, 2025, 02:22 PM - 3 min read

The US troops entered Syria in 2014 on the pretext of defeating ISIS and have since maintained a few thousand troops in the country, despite never being invited by Damascus.

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad Al-Sharaa. Image: X

Syria wants good relations with Iran, Russia, US: Al-Sharaa

December 30, 2024, 07:23 PM - 4 min read

Both Russia and Iran were part of the Axis of Resistance during the 13-year-long conflict that devastated Syria until the removal of former president Basher Al-Assad, currently living in Russia.

Russia warns of growing threat from US, UK plans attacks in Syria.

US and UK accused of planning attacks on Syria

December 28, 2024, 03:56 PM - 3 min read

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has stated that the US and UK are planning terrorist attacks on Russian bases located inside Syria. According to the SVR, this is intended to prevent the country from stabilising.

Syrian president Basher Al-Assad’s wife, Asma Al-Assad. Image: X

Syrian President’s wife files for divorce in Russia

December 23, 2024, 01:02 PM - 3 min read

Assad, now residing under asylum in Moscow, faces severe restrictions implemented by Russian authorities. Although an asylum request has been accepted, he cannot leave Moscow or engage in political activities.