Syria
Syrian President Sharaa hosts Kurdish SDF leaders to talk integration
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Kurdish leaders to advance talks on the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military.
Syrian authorities discover Hezbollah arms smuggling tunnel, warehouses near Lebanon border
Iraq turns to Syria for oil exports after Hormuz disruptions from US blockade
Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis
Israel pushes Hezbollah further north in Lebanon - buying time, but not security
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The main theater and focus of attention remains Iran. Nevertheless, Israel perceives an opportunity to significantly change the situation along its northern border as well.
Syria unveils plan to rid country of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile
Syria has unveiled a plan to eliminate Assad's chemical weapons with international support. The operation will inspect 100 sites to track and destroy remaining toxic munitions.
Iraq turns to Kurdistan pipeline as Iran war chokes oil exports and economy - analysis
Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.
US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
Despite historic enmity towards Hezbollah and Tehran, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved cautiously since US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on February 28.
Turkey's Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
UN probe: Syrian minorities face kidnappings, rape, and arbitrary detention
A UN report reveals that Syria's new government has failed to stop human rights abuses, including abductions, sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions, despite efforts for accountability.
Israel’s next test: Turkey positions itself to lead a post-Islamic Iran Middle East - opinion
With Iran in decline, Turkey emerges as a major player, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.
Border residents demand Israel eliminate Hezbollah, create buffer zone up to Litani river
Hezbollah terrorists launched about 200 rockets against northern Israel in a single barrage on Wednesday night, according to public broadcaster KAN News.
Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister
As a deputy, Sipan Hemo will focus on an area in eastern Syria.
