Turkey cautions that Syria might resort to military action against the US-backed SDF.
Tensions have risen between Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) this week. Turkey has warned that Damascus might consider military action against the SDF following several days of intense fighting near Aleppo. The SDF has been instrumental in aiding U.S. forces in their efforts to defeat the Islamic State in Syria. […]
Syria charged with human rights abuses in Kurdish areas of Aleppo
President Trump Hosts Syrian President at the White House Amidst ongoing allegations of human rights abuses by the Syrian military in Aleppo, particularly during the takeover of Kurdish areas, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has urged the Syrian government to hold those responsible accountable. Reports suggest that military personnel affiliated with jihadist […]
Always Persist: Trump Administration Attacks ISIS Positions in Syria
U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria On Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the Department of the Army conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS locations in Syria. CENTCOM, which oversees U.S. military operations, issued a statement indicating that around 12:30 p.m. ET, they executed “major attacks against multiple ISIS targets across Syria” in collaboration […]
Diplomatic discussions between Israel and Syria restart with support from President Donald Trump
New Diplomatic Engagements Between Israel and Syria On Tuesday, the United States, Israel, and Syria disclosed that senior officials from Israel and Syria convened in Paris with U.S. facilitation, marking the start of a renewed diplomatic initiative. This includes plans for enhanced security collaboration and possible economic interaction. A joint declaration from the three nations […]
Warplanes from Britain and France attack a suspected ISIS site close to Palmyra in Syria
UK and France Conduct Airstrikes on ISIS Facility in Syria British and French warplanes have targeted an underground site believed to house weapons and explosives used by Islamic State militants. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense on Sunday. The strikes occurred on Saturday evening in a mountainous region north of Palmyra, located in […]
UK and France Launch Combined Air Strikes on IS Weapons Cache in Syria
Joint Airstrike Targets IS Weapons Depot in Syria On Saturday, British and French warplanes executed a coordinated airstrike on an underground weapons depot utilized by the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria. According to a BBC report, an in-depth intelligence analysis led to the decision to target this specific site. The British Ministry of Defense […]
Syria attacks by ISIS show the group’s rising danger to Americans
In the aftermath of a significant U.S.-led operation on December 19, U.S. and allied forces reportedly eliminated or captured around 25 members of the Islamic State in Syria. A recent statement from U.S. Central Command emphasizes that ISIS is still regarded as a looming threat in the region. Between December 20 and 29, these forces […]
Syria Removes Assad’s Image from Currency and Replaces It with National Symbols
Syria Unveils New Currency Amid Economic Transition Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, presented a new currency at a ceremony in Damascus on Monday. The revamped banknotes feature altered denominations, fewer zeros, and notably lack any connection to the former dictator Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa remarked that the adjustment to the Syrian pound’s face value serves as […]
New banknotes introduced in Syria to replace Assad-era currency and support economic recovery
Syrian Currency Change Announcement On Monday, Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara, along with Central Bank Governor Abdulkader Husri, revealed plans for a new currency which will be rolled out gradually starting January 1. This initiative aims to bolster the Syrian pound, which has suffered significant declines in purchasing power during the civil war; the conflict saw […]
Many Dead and Hurt in Mosque Bombings in Syria and Nigeria
This week, bombings at mosques in Syria and Nigeria led to numerous deaths and injuries, with both attacks occurring during religious services to maximize their impact. In Syria, a bombing at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs resulted in at least eight fatalities and 18 injuries on Friday. This mosque caters to […]