Several Israeli settler groups are reportedly infiltrating Syrian territory on a regular basis in attempts to seize land for the establishment of a Jewish outpost. Media reports indicate these groups are actively working to expand their presence.

The lawyer for a 25-year-old law student charged with possession of explosives stated that his client did not spend time in Syria. The student is required to provide a €15,000 independent surety to take up bail.

Syria has reported a fresh Israeli incursion and shelling in its southern region, occurring just one day after the UN chief urged against violations of Syrian sovereignty.

In Kobane, Syria's Kurdish-majority city, postwar integration efforts are getting underway to rebuild and foster unity after years of conflict. These initiatives aim to address the challenges of reconstruction and social cohesion in the war-torn region.

Stabilizing Syria's economy is crucial for the country's future, requiring urgent international support and the creation of a safer investment climate to prevent further failure of the Syrian people.

Syrian Jewish leaders, alongside opposition activist Mouaz Moustafa, have lobbied the US Congress to repeal the Caesar sanctions on Syria by 2025, despite concerns from Israel regarding Syria’s new Islamist-led government.

Syria and Germany have formed a joint committee focused on reconstruction and investment, alongside signing an air transport agreement that will enable direct flights between the two nations.

A former Syrian officer has been arrested on potential charges including murder and war crimes, accused of overseeing the production of sarin bombs.

In Jobar, Syria, locals are facing immense challenges in rebuilding their homes, which were largely destroyed by repeated government assaults during the 13-year war, a period when the area was held by rebels.

Syria has reportedly integrated approximately 9,000 former members of the U.S.-backed YPG forces into its national security institutions, as part of a broader effort to unify the country's armed forces.

Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa has announced that the country is entering a new phase focused on restoring security, rebuilding state institutions, and revitalizing the economy.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria during a meeting with the UN chief.

Experts caution that Syrian intervention in Lebanon is militarily and politically infeasible, citing Syria's internal sectarian distrust and the potential for conflict with Lebanon's Shiites.

Analysts suggest that US President Trump's pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon against Hezbollah could be 'short-sighted' and potentially undermine Syria's domestic security.

Syria has reported a significant increase in tourist arrivals, with numbers more than doubling in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. The Statistics Authority at Syria indicated a 111% surge, reaching 3.52 million visitors.

Millions of Syrians have been forced to leave their homeland since former regime leader Bashar Assad decided to confront peaceful protests with bullets, leading to a prolonged conflict and displacement.

Syria has been removed from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, a move that is expected to open the door for American investment in the country. Syria's economy has been severely impacted by decades of conflict.

Syrian authorities have arrested a former officer accused of involvement in chemical weapons crimes. The individual was a key figure in the country's chemical weapons program.

Ahmed al-Sharaa has presented Syria's emerging foreign policy, which includes closer ties with Washington, continued engagement with Moscow, and eventual security arrangements with Israel, while aiming to avoid regional conflicts.

A documentary by Maryam Ebrahimi, 'The Phantom Pain of Rojava,' is reviewed, focusing on Kurdish veterans and survivors of the war against IS in northern Syria.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Al Jazeera that his country is seeking a security agreement with Israel. This statement suggests a potential shift in the long-strained relations between the two nations.

The death toll from a bus collision in central-eastern Syria has increased to 35, with an additional 30 people reported injured.

Syria, a country ravaged by war and sanctions, requires an estimated US$216 billion for reconstruction, with its economic revival potentially offering an alternative trade route to the Strait of Hormuz.

A new report indicates that at least nine journalists have been killed in Syria over the past five years, with others detained or disappeared, as Damascus reportedly suppresses accounts of sectarian attacks.

De facto authorities in Tskhinvali and Sokhumi expressed dismay over reports that the European Union is pressuring Syria's new leadership to reverse its recognition of Georgia's occupied territories.

The Syrian government, led by Al-Sharaa, has undertaken a significant reshuffle of its security and intelligence leadership, aiming to strengthen security and facilitate reconstruction efforts.

The Hope League project brings together Kurdish, Arab, and Christian minors, including children of former Islamic State members, to rebuild coexistence after years of conflict

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.