Syrians mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus
Syrians Celebrate Marking a Year Since Assad’s Regime Fall On Monday, tens of thousands of Syrians took to the streets of Damascus, celebrating the first anniversary of the demise of the Assad regime. This commemoration comes a year after former dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the capital amidst a rapid rebel offensive, which ended over five […]
Rubio describes the Israeli attack on Damascus as ‘a misunderstanding’ during efforts for peace.
Rubio Calls Israel’s Strike in Damascus a Misunderstanding On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Israel’s recent airstrike on Syria’s capital, Damascus, as a “misunderstanding,” especially in light of rising tensions this week. Rubio addressed reporters while at a bilateral meeting with Bahrain’s crown prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa. He noted […]
Syria Reveals Arrest of Individuals Connected to Damascus Church Attack
Syrian Authorities Arrest Suspects in Deadly Church Attack On Monday, Syrian Home Minister Anas Hattab announced the capture of several individuals involved in the recent attack on a church in Damascus. The Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias was targeted by gunfire and suicide bombers on Sunday, resulting in at least 25 injuries and numerous […]
22 Christians Die in Church Bombing in Damascus
Attack at Damascus Church Claims Lives On Sunday, a devastating attack occurred at the Maríaes Church in Damascus, Syria, resulting in the deaths of 22 Syrian Christians. A suicide bomber, reportedly connected to ISIS, detonated an explosive device amidst a prayer meeting attended by around 350 people. The Syrian Home Ministry indicated that, in addition […]
Attack on Damascus Church Weakens Jihadi Junta Regime’s Grip on Syria
Attack on Churches in Damascus The tragic gun and suicide bombings targeting churches in Damascus on Sunday have resulted in at least 25 fatalities and left 63 others injured. This incident poses a significant challenge to the ruling military junta’s commitment to ensuring safety for all ethnic and religious groups in Syria. A masked gunman […]
Syria detains suspects following church attack in Damascus that resulted in 25 deaths.
Syrian authorities have announced multiple arrests tied to a devastating suicide bombing that killed at least 25 people at a Greek Orthodox church on Sunday. The Home Office highlighted the apprehension of several individuals deemed “criminals involved in the attack.” Home Minister Anas Hattab mentioned that this operation targeted a site connected to cells associated […]
Syria Faces Its Most Arid Winter in Almost 70 Years, Leading to a Serious Water Shortage in Damascus
Water Crisis in Damascus The Ein Al-Fijeh Spring, a vital water source for Damascus, has reached its lowest water level in history. This spring typically supplies about 70% of the city’s water, impacting approximately 5 million residents. Due to this current shortage, many residents are resorting to purchasing water from private tanker trucks. In the […]
Jihadi Leader in Syria ‘Desires a Trump Tower in Damascus’
Syrian President Ahmed Al Shara, who leads the jihadist entity Hayat Tahri al-Sham (HTS), allegedly offered oil and gas concessions along with a prospective Trump Tower in Israel as part of a strategy to engage with President Donald Trump during his visit this week. In a report, Jonathan Bass, who heads the Louisiana-based natural gas […]
TOM BASILE: The Long Road To Damascus For The World’s Christians
On the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus later learned as St. Paul, but when he saw the blind light, he saw the light of the blind, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” It is a question that has been asked by Christians for thousands of years, as they struggle for freedom against oppression. […]
US diplomats in Damascus, Syria, for first time in 10+ years after Assad’s fall
A group of U.S. officials is visiting Syria's capital for the first time in more than a decade, seeking information on Americans and others who disappeared under Assad's rule. The team visiting Damascus is comprised of Roger Carstens, the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, Barbara Reif, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, […]