Syria
Syrian Alawites accuse aid organizations of diverting UN assistance to militias
Photos of armed gangs patrolling UN aid distribution points and posts by SARC aid workers supporting the massacre of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria were shared with the Post.
Druze seeking to enter Israel from Syria for medical treatment, Immigration Authority head says
Syria, Jordan launch joint probe into deadly airstrikes, sign 11 deals
Widespread blackout caused by drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, exposing Iraqi vulnerabilities
Damascus shifts east: How a Syrian-Saudi defense pact redefines regional power dynamics - analysis
The regime in Damascus operated outside the traditional Arab state system. Fast forward several decades, and things begin to change.
Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region
Syrian FM Shaibani said on October 31 that Damascus was evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
Everything known about Syria reportedly sending forces to support Saudi Arabia
A Saturday report claimed that "hundreds of Syrian troops have already been deployed to both sides of the border, according to three separate Yemeni military sources and a defense official."
Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat
The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.
Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen as Saudi military ties deepen
Saudi Arabia has been locked in worsening hostilities with the Iran-backed Houthis since July, when the wider conflict in the Middle East reignited the Yemen war.
Syria foils alleged Hezbollah plot as cleric warns of Iranian plans to disrupt oil supplies
Syrian intelligence said it seized explosives and arrested two suspects identified only by their initials, a day after a Lebanese ministerial delegation visited Damascus.
Turkey is supporting Iraqi attempts to combat ISIS threats to Kirkuk, other regions
Turkey has interests in Kirkuk and the city of Tal Afar. The Turkish Ministry of Defense said, “We welcome Iraq’s reinforcement of outposts and observation posts along the border."
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."
Syria expands ties with Saudi Arabia, Europe and China as it seeks a new regional role - analysis
Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh produced agreements spanning energy, health and military cooperation, with Saudi financing earmarked for Syrian power, water and housing projects.
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign military, financial pacts in Riyadh as ties between countries deepen
Although details of the military agreement have not been made public, Reuters previously reported that Syria was considering assisting in the war against the Iran-backed Houthis.