Syria

UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
UK lifts sanctions on 12 Syrian entities post-Assad ouster.


Israel plans longer-term presence in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
Israel aims for permanent control of captured territories in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

France tops EU asylum applications in February, overtaking Germany
Germany sees drop in asylum applications, falls behind France and Spain in February.

What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars
Damascus bars face closure amid rebel-led alcohol crackdown; swift public pushback reverses ban


Christian watch group rises up to protect community amid growing violence in Syria
Syria's Christians on edge under new regime, Eagles of Antioch defend community


Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria kill at least seven people
Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon, Syria; tensions rise amid fragile cease-fires

Germany pledges €300 million at Syria conference
Germany pledges €300M for Syrian aid, urges inclusive governance

Ordnance from Syria's 13-year conflict explodes in port city, killing at least 16
Building collapses in Lattakia from war ordnance, killing 16, injuring 18.


Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
Syria's new interim president signs 5-year transitional constitutional declaration


Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province
Syrian forces clash with Assad loyalists, 13 dead in Latakia fighting


Syrian leader hails 'historic' dialogue conference
Syria eyes unity post-Assad; conference sparks Kurdish criticism


Israel challenges Syria's new leaders with demand for demilitarisation of south
Netanyahu demands demilitarization of southern Syria, tensions rise.


Syrian refugees killed in Swedish gunman's attack on school
Syria confirms citizens among victims of Sweden's deadliest school shooting


Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period | CNN
Ex-al Qaeda leader al-Sharaa becomes Syria's transitional president amid upheaval


Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
Syrians urge Russian exit post-Assad as interim govt eyes further cooperation.


Lebanon's new president strikes a nationalistic tone amid regional shifts, further weakening of Hezbollah
Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon's president, diminishing Hezbollah's influence.


Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week | CNN Politics
Gabbard's DNI nomination faces scrutiny over Russia ties, hearing delayed.


Inside Israel’s daring raid that destroyed Iran-funded underground missile factory in Syria
Israeli forces dismantle Syrian missile factory, uncover chemical secrets


French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first EU minister visit since Assad’s toppling | CNN
EU ministers call for inclusive power transition in post-Assad Syria.

Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time | CNN
Secret Syrian lab found with chemical, drug-making materials after Assad's fall
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