Syria

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, June 1 (Reuters) - A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of opponents of then-leader Bashar al-Assad more than a decade ago. It is a relatively…

May 31 - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. • During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining U.S. sanctions on Syria was essential…

Israeli forces established temporary checkpoints in towns in southern Syria on Sunday, stopping and searching residents before later withdrawing from the areas. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, two Israeli military vehicles moved along the road connecting the village of Saida Al-Golan to Quneitra. In a separate incident, an…

NewsFeed Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks. Among the worst-affected areas was Deir Az Zor, where the flooding caused a bridge collapse and cut-off communities. Published On 31 May 2026 Read More

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. President Ahmad Al-Sharaa said Syria’s planned economic reforms will go far beyond the recently announced salary increases for public sector employees, mentioning more upcoming reforms, according to Arab News. Al-Sharaa said the government’s priorities since liberation have revolved around rebuilding state institutions, restoring security and stability,…

Syria's energy ministry warned on Thursday of rising water levels on the Euphrates River after flooding in the north and east following increased flows from neighbouring Turkey and recent rains. The ministry said it was monitoring the situation on the Euphrates "in light of the significant and unprecedented increase in…

In a comprehensive geopolitical assessment, former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi outlined the strategic imperatives governing Cairo’s current foreign policy, balancing an active defense posture against immediate regional threats with a rigorous, conditional framework for restoring ties in the Levant. Speaking on the “Min Ard Al-Kinana” podcast for Al Arabiya’s…

Aid, Armed Conflicts, Civil Society, Featured, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Middle East & North Africa, Peace, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Health Displaced and traumatised by war, Syrians now face mental health crises. Credit: Sonia al-Ali/IPS IDLIB, Syria, May 22 2026 (IPS) - The protracted years of…

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SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. The broadcaster said a bus carrying the group…