With Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission

DAMASCUS, Syria — When a dozen firefighters showed up within minutes to douse a mattress that accidentally caught fire on the roof of his apartment building, Mohamed Bassem Said was gobsmacked. Said, 65, lived most of his life under Assad family rule. …

AP PHOTOS: Land mines still claim lives in post-Assad Syria

Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government last year, the number of land mine-related incidents has surged, particularly as displaced people return to former front-line areas. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please …

TrendingIran-US talks hailed for progress, and opposition to Syria's Al Shara in Iraq

Khalid Essa, Ali Khaseif, Fahad Al Dhanhani, Adel Al Hosani, Bandar Al Ahbabi, Mohammad Barghash, Salem Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Shaheen Abdulrahman, Hassan Al Mahrami, Walid Abbas, Mahmoud Khamis, Yousef Jaber, Majed Sorour, Majed Hassan, Ali Salmeen, …

Media reports US retracting troops from Syria

(MENAFN) The United States has started withdrawing troops from Syria, where they have been stationed without the consent of the Syrian government since 2014, according to reports from the New York Times and the Associated Press on Thursday. Sources …

Syria and the Eight American Demands: Diplomacy, Security, and a Shifting Balance

As relations between Damascus and Washington continue to evolve following the fall of the Assad regime, a confidential list of American demands has surfaced, outlining the key conditions for lifting sanctions and restoring bilateral cooperation. The …

The View from Damascus – Syria’s Evolving Political Spectrum: Sovereignty, Identity, and the Struggle to Reimagine the ...

In a sharply worded article published in mid-April 2025, Nizar Barini launched a trenchant critique of Western efforts to pressure Syria’s transitional government into joining the U.S.-led International Coalition to Combat Terrorism. At first glance, …

Syria’s Inflation Cools, but Structural Fragility Persists

Syria experienced a modest reprieve from accelerating inflation in the early months of 2025, according to consecutive monthly bulletins issued by the Syrian Center for Policy Research (SCPR). The reports, based on extensive field surveys across all regions …

Shining a light on Syria's civil war

Syria Resumes Commercial Flights to UAE

(MENAFN) Syria resumed direct commercial flights to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, marking a renewed phase in aviation ties between the two countries, according to reports. An Airbus A320-212 operated by national carrier Syrian Air departed Damascus …

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir conducts situation assessment in Syria

IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour and security assessment in Syria, accompanied by the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, Division 210 Commander Brig. Gen. Yair Falai and other senior officers, the IDF …