Syria
Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing
More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
US begins process to remove Syria from terrorism list, signaling major shift in relations
Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Individuals behind string of 'terrorist bombings' in Damascus arrested, Syrian official says
Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, citing a Syrian security source, reported that the group responsible for the attacks belonged to Islamic State (ISIS).
Trump floats Syrian re-entry into Lebanon, reviving decades of trauma
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Damascus return to confront Hezbollah has reopened old wounds, exposing deep fears that one foreign occupier could simply replace another
Damascus yet to keep pledge to respect rights of detainees, UN inquiry team says
Despite Damascus’s pledge, the members noted that families still struggle to find relatives held in custody and many detainees face long periods of detention without judicial review.
Israeli settler group crosses Syria border again, spends night on Mount Hermon
Following their activities earlier this week, a group of activists once again climbed into the Mount Hermon area, in the newly controlled areas under IDF authority beyond the official border line.
Saudi Arabia explores IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel, sources tell 'Post'
The war in Gaza and the collapse of momentum toward Israeli-Saudi normalization have forced Riyadh to reassess the route of the project.
Syrian school network teaches extremist, antisemitic, anti-Christian material, Alma center says
The textbooks were also said to glorify Jihad against “infidels,” portraying Jews and Israelis as kafirs.
US moves to rescind terror designation in major step for Syria
Trump also said the United States had "released sanctions from the country," adding that Syria had "become very stable."
Sharaa arrives at Ankara summit with Syria seeking closer NATO ties - analysis
Syria’s president is emerging from one set of success stories, with the French leader's visit, to another potential success at the NATO summit.
Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system
France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.
