Opinion – The Window Is Closing for a Federal Syria

The devastating civil war that engulfed Syria since 2011 has fundamentally reshaped the country’s political landscape. While military confrontations have now largely subsided, the frontlines have shifted from battlefields to backroom negotiations. This …

UK lifts sanctions on Syria

Britain has lifted sanctions on Syrian institutions following Bashar Al Assad’s fall and the formation of a new transitional government. The UK Treasury has removed sanctions targeting major Syrian government bodies that were previously linked to the Assad …

UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country

UK eases sanctions on Syria, aims to support post-Assad rebuilding efforts

The UK announced on Thursday that it would support efforts to help rebuild Syria’s financial system by removing sanctions that had previously impeded economic growth, specifically targeting sectors such as financial services and energy production. As part …

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, al-Sharaa says

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords under the correct conditions, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told US Representative Cory Mills in a meeting on Saturday.  In a Thursday Bloomberg article, the US Republican representative from Florida said he …

Warning Against Normalizing Extremist Groups in Syria and Future Regional Risks

By: Adonis Qabbani April 24, 2025 Hour: 3:06 pm With Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s rise to power in Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, developments in Syria are raising fears of attempts to normalize extremist groups with a …

Putin Refuses To Extradite Assad To Syria

13 This is reported by the interim Syrian president. In January, the new Syrian government asked the Russian leadership to extradite deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, but the Kremlin refused. Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told The New York Times …

In Post-Assad Syria, the Legacy of a Narco-State Lingers

In the dimly lit basement of a Damascus hotel, the bass line of techno music echoes through the air, as dozens of young Syrians sway in rhythm, far from the political turmoil outside. Amid the pulsating beats, small white pills of Captagon — an inexpensive …

Syria: 600 Druze to make overnight visit to Israel in pilgrimage

Hundreds of Syrian Druze could make an overnight visit to a shrine in Israel this week, after a similar trip by religious leaders last month sparked controversy in Syria. As many as 600 religious leaders could take part in the pilgrimage to the tomb of …

Lebanon, Syria commemorate 110th Armenian genocide anniversary

Ceremonies took place in both Lebanon and Syria to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide [Getty/file photo] Armenian communities in the Levant commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide on Thursday. Around 1.5 …