syria
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Middle East
April 11, 2023
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A highly addictive drug that became Syria’s economic lifeline over a decade of isolation may…
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
Middle East
April 5, 2023
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
CNN — A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the…
US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, US Central Command says
Middle East
April 4, 2023
US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, US Central Command says
A US strike in Syria has killed a senior ISIS leader who planned attacks into Europe, United States Central Command…
Syrian Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo on Saturday
Egypt
April 1, 2023
Syrian Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo on Saturday
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that his Syrian counterpart, Faisal al-Miqdad will visit Cairo on Saturday, to hold talks…
Syrian children traumatized by war are listening to a special lullaby to fall asleep
Middle East
April 1, 2023
Syrian children traumatized by war are listening to a special lullaby to fall asleep
Dubai, UAE CNN — Syrian radio stations are broadcasting a new kind of lullaby every evening to help traumatized children…
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
Middle East
March 27, 2023
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone…
Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike
Middle East
March 26, 2023
Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike
President Joe Biden on Saturday notified Congress of his decision to authorize an airstrike in Syria this week against what…
Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria
Middle East
March 25, 2023
Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria
President Joe Biden emphasized Friday afternoon that the US will “forcefully protect our people,” a day after approving retaliatory airstrikes…
34 tremors recorded by Syria’s earthquake center
Middle East
March 24, 2023
34 tremors recorded by Syria’s earthquake center
Thirty-four tremors have been recorded from Thursday until Friday morning, with intensities ranging between weak and medium, the Syrian National…
US has seen ‘significant spike’ in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, commander says
Middle East
March 20, 2023
US has seen ‘significant spike’ in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, commander says
The US has seen a “significant spike” in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, the commander of US…