Syrian Arab Republic
COMMENT: Russia and Syria will remain partners even after Assad
Russia looks to be staying put on Syria's coast despite efforts by its enemies to boot it out of the country.
COMMENT: A stable Syria could become a major energy hub
It’s been a pipe dream for decades, but with the fall of the Assad regime a stable Syria means a pipeline connecting Qatar to Turkey is possible, which would connect the gas fields of the Middle East to Europe.
American released from Syrian prison after smuggled entry
Syrian authorities have released US citizen Travis Timmerman from Ez-Ziabia prison on the southern outskirts of Damascus.
US “scrambles” to respond to Turkish-backed Syria offensive targeting partner force Kurds
Israel has also spoken out in defence of Kurdish forces that were instrumental in defeating Islamic State caliphate.
Russia hopes for deal on bases in Syria
Russia is seeking to secure agreements with Syria's new authorities regarding its military facilities in the country following the sudden overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
Life and commerce slowly return to Syrian capital Damascus
Daily life is gradually resuming in Damascus as banks and commercial establishments begin reopening their doors, marking a significant shift in the Syrian capital.
Rebels torch Assad family mausoleum in Syria's Latakia province
Opposition fighters set fire to the mausoleum of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad in his ancestral hometown of Qardaha on December 11.
Iran's supreme leader blames Syrian regime collapse on US, Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the collapse of the Syrian government on December 8 was a product of a "joint American-Zionist plan"
Satellite images show Russian forces still at Syrian air base, navy anchored offshore
Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have rapidly taken control of the whole country in only 11 days, but are treading cautiously when it comes to Russia's navy and airforce based in the country.
Qatar-Turkey-Europe gas pipeline ambition could be back on following fall of Assad
Plan was rejected by Syria 15 years ago as, according to some observers, Damascus moved to protect ally Russia’s interests.
Syrian Airlines removes Assad images, suspends bookings amid transition
Syrian Airlines, the country's national carrier, has removed all images of former President Bashar al-Assad from its official website. At the same time, its online booking system remains non-operational following the closure of Syrian airspace.
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Israel to establish “sterile” buffer zone in southern Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the creation of a "sterile security zone" in southern Syria without permanent Israeli presence.
Mohammed Al-Bashir appointed head of Syrian government until March 2025
Syrian armed factions have appointed Mohammed Al-Bashir to take over as the acting head of government in Syria until March 1.
UPDATED: Israeli tanks reach southern Damascus countryside
Israeli tanks were observed approximately 20 km from Damascus on the morning of December 10, according to Israeli media citing Arab reports, marking an unprecedented proximity to the Syrian capital.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in court over corruption charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make history as the first sitting Israeli prime minister to testify in his own corruption trial on December 10.
Russia, facing loss of Syrian base for Africa operations, seen turning to war-torn Sudan or divided Libya
If Putin wants to quickly develop Port Sudan as an alternative to Russia's naval base in Syria, he may need to finally pick a side and align with the SAF, who control the area. Meanwhile, Russia is already landing military aircraft in Libya.
Israel attacks more than 250 military targets in Syria in 48 hours
Israel has conducted one of its largest air operations in history, striking more than 250 military targets across Syria over the past 48 hours following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
Is Israel embarking on a land grab in Syria?
As Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah takes effect and the war with Hamas in Gaza continues to rage, it appeared as if the news spotlight was shifting away from the Jewish state as the fall of the Assad regime in Syria took centre stage.
ISTANBUL BLOG: After “conquering” Damascus, Erdogan turns his eye to the Kurds
US controls eastern Euphrates airspace. Will Trump White House return mean Kurdish forces lose their air cover? In wider picture, fears Syria will become “second Afghanistan” are all too real.
SYRIA BLOG: Putin joins George W Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” club
Given the fall of the Assad regime, the Russian leader’s 2017 victory address at Russia’s Syrian air base of Hmeimim is set to age very badly.