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Damascus acting with US backing to control Jabal al-Druze in southern Syria, official says - KAN
Citing the official, KAN reported that American support is conditional on Sharaa's actions not harming Israel's national security.
Washington’s Syrian mistake: Empowering HTS, endangering Kurds - opinion
On This Day: One year since Syrian rebels overthrew Assad regime, ending over 50 year rule
Syrian army starts training in Turkey, while Ankara gains influence over Damascus gov't - analysis
Macron's eastward shift may spark Middle East anti-colonial revolt - opinion
Macron’s bet may buy short-term contracts and headlines, but it threatens to poison long-term relations and renew resentment.
Normalization between al Sharaa's Syria, Israel possible after decades of hostilities - opinion
If al Sharaa eventually delivers the state that he promises, he will have proved himself the most remarkable leader to have emerged in the Arab world.
Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis
The Druze in Syria are divided between different leaders and voices. It’s likely that many want a middle ground and prefer some kind of autonomy but don’t want a full break with Damascus.
Syria's Sharaa will attend Arab Summit, marking a potential path towards stability
Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.
UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies
A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.
Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’ - report
This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The US plans to cut its troop presence in Syria by half, consolidating bases as part of a broader regional military review.
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
Syria’s former permanent representative to the UN, Bashar Jaafari, has requested asylum in Russia, signaling a potential shift in Syria's diplomatic landscape.
Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
Syria’s new Islamist-led government looks to reassure Gulf leaders during President Sharaa’s visit to Abu Dhabi.
HTS members, Druze, and Kurds: A look at Syria's diverse new goverment
The government includes ministers educated in the West, one woman, and members of the Druze, Kurdish, Christian, and Alawite groups.
