Israel set up security zones in Syria to protect Israelis – Netanyahu

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israel has established security zones in both Syria and Lebanon to safeguard its citizens. Following the announcement of the first Israeli soldier’s death in …

Islamists from Syria in Afghanistan raises alarm bells in region and India

Syrian Islamists of Central Asian origin who played a role in regime change in Damascus have been located in Afghanistan raising alarms in the Taliban regime, Central Asian Republics and the Indian security establishment. The Islamists have been located in …

'I thought I'd died.' How landmines are continuing to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Suleiman Khalil was harvesting olives in a Syrian orchard with two friends four months ago, unaware the soil beneath them still hid deadly remnants of war. The trio suddenly noticed a visible mine lying on the ground. Panicked, Khalil …

‘I thought I’d died.’ How landmines are continuing to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

Pentagon says U.S. reducing troops levels in Syria as situation evolves on ground

The Defense Department is reducing its military footprint in Syria over the coming weeks and months in a consolidation of forces that reflects a changing security landscape in the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December. The U.S. …

US to halve troop presence in Syria

US to halve troop presence in Syria Published on: Sunday, April 20, 2025 Published on: Sun, Apr 20, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The US will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria. WASHINGTON: The United States will roughly …

Republican US congressmen visit Syria, meet with new leadership, local Christians

Two US Congress members landed in Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the war-ravaged country since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power by an Islamist-led rebel offensive in December. Palestinian …

Israeli chief of General Staff visits Israel-controlled areas in Syria

TEL AVIV, April 20. /TASS/. Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli army Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir visited Israel-controlled areas in Syria and vowed that Israel will retain its military presence there, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. …

Syria can't wait for sanctions relief before economy revival: UN

A visiting UN official said on Saturday that Syria's authorities should begin the process of economic recovery, without waiting for Western sanctions imposed under Bashar al-Assad's rule to be lifted. The new government has been pushing for Assad- …

Why Iraq gives Syria a hand

If any Mideast country has a big heart these days, it would be Iraq. A country that has suffered so much from war and terrorist attacks made a magnanimous gesture this week toward its neighbor Syria, which itself is now emerging from years of conflict.   …