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DAMASCUS — The U.S. is plunging deeper into a geopolitical and sectarian maelstrom in Syria under the leadership of a president who six years ago tried to pull America out of the country, as part of Washington’s effort to reshape the Middle East. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim president,…

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. As the House of Representatives moves closer to forcing the release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice, we turn…

Aid, Armed Conflicts, Crime & Justice, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Labour, Middle East & North Africa, Migration & Refugees, TerraViva United Nations Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria. Credit: UN Photo/Evan…

Jerusalem Post / Middle East Sharaa claims Syria is negotiating with Israel, demands 'return to Dec. 8 borders' "We are engaged in direct negotiations with Israel, and we have gone a good distance on the way to reach an agreement," Syrian President al-Sharaa said to The Washington Post. Prime Minister…

Democracy Dies in Darkness Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly a militant in both Syria and Iraq, is the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. November 11, 2025 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington on Monday. (Photos by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) After a…

Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria's National Museum of DamascusRead More

An 18-year-old man has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London. Chafik Aziz (17.05.2007) of Wallington, Sutton was charged on 11 November with an offence contrary to section 5 (1)(a) of the Terrorism Act (TAC), 2006: between 1 July, 2025 and 5…

Over 80 Christian leaders have urged President Trump to address the persecution of religious minorities in Syria during his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, highlighting ongoing violence and hostage situations. More than 80 Christian leaders signed a letter to President Donald Trump to address the plight of persecuted religious…

When Germany opened its doors to refugees escaping war in the Middle East, more people arrived from Syria than any other country – finding homes, getting jobs, starting families. A question mark now hangs over their future, after Germany’s government – which has hardened its stance on immigration amid a…