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Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'
Damascus is increasingly concerned about a potential Druze offensive in Sweida, claiming Israel is encouraging armed groups and providing military support, a senior Syrian official told the Post.
Syrian textbooks show pan-Arab content replaced by Islamist ideology, IMPACT-se finds
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Israel must set red lines on Turkish presence in Syria to avoid confrontation, think tank argues
Syrian authorities arrest nine-member ISIS cell in town adjacent to Israel's demilitarized zone
The nine-member ISIS cell allegedly collected weapons, transported explosives, and carried out other activities supporting the terrorist group, according to Damascus's Interior Ministry.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.
At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus
The targeted street in Jaramana is somewhat narrow and includes shops and street vendors, Imad said, as people clamored around him.
Syria bets on tourism revival, but visitor surge faces test of security, services
The Tourism Ministry says Syria received 3.52 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 111% from the same period last year, however, most of these ‘visitors’ were Syrian expatriates.
Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report
Members of the Christian community have been arbitrarily detained, with their families extorted for payments in exchange for their release, the Christian Solidarity International report claimed.
As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis
The transition introduces a new Syrian pound, with two zeros removed from the old currency’s face value: 100 old pounds are exchanged for one new pound.
Golan Heights 'are Syrian territory,' UN chief Guterres stresses during Damascus visit
The UN Secretary-General addressed post-war reconstruction and territory disputes at his press conference during the first visit to Syria by a UN chief since the Assad regime.
At least 35 killed, 30 injured in Syria bus collision on Damascus road
A collision involving a civilian bus and a vehicle carrying Syrian security forces killed at least 35 people and injured 30 on the Deir al-Zor-to-Damascus road.
Damascus calls Hezbollah ‘terrorist militia’, partners with Iraq to stop arms smuggling
The ministry said specialized security units intercepted a suspicious vehicle near the Syrian-Iraqi border and discovered a cache of long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles, and drones.
Women’s OIC conference in Pakistan sees Syrian delegation after 14 years
Syria’s minister of social affairs and labor, Hind Kabawat, led the delegation, as few Afghan women were represented in their fight for rights under Taliban rule.
