A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of a militant group responsible for rocket attacks on the Mezzeh military airport, alleging the weapons were supplied by Iran-backed Hezbollah—a claim the Lebanese group denies.
In a significant diplomatic move, Lebanon's Cabinet has approved an agreement to repatriate hundreds of Syrian prisoners, addressing a major point of contention as the two nations navigate a new political reality following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria following the 2024 fall of the Assad government have settled into a newly opened housing compound in northeastern Lebanon, funded by Shiite institutions and Hezbollah, offering a permanent solution after years of temporary shelter.
Damascus has declared its intention to permanently close the sprawling al-Hol and Roj displacement camps in northeast Syria, which house over 28,000 people connected to the Islamic State. The move, confirmed by officials and aid groups, sparks urgent debate about the future of detainees, including foreign nationals.
After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
Foreign women detained in Syria's Roj camp, linked to the Islamic State group, see a potential path to freedom following a government offensive that weakened their Kurdish guards. As political dynamics shift, their hopes for amnesty or repatriation collide with international reluctance and an uncertain future for the camps.
Damascus residents face electricity bills exceeding their monthly incomes after a massive government price hike, sparking rare public protests and deepening the crisis for a war-weary population.
President Trump's revival of Nixon-era 'madman theory' tactics—mixing calibrated military strikes with extreme threats—aims to force Iranian concessions without full-scale war. But as Tehran perceives an existential threat, analysts warn the high-stakes gamble risks a catastrophic miscalculation.
Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.
Six Italian police and coastguard members face trial for alleged negligence in the Cutro shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, a case testing Italy's hardline migration policies.
