On 10 November 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to the White House in what is reported as the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence. This meeting marks a significant shift in U.S.-Syria relations.
The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab after adopting a U.S.-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by China. The decision means both officials are no longer subject to asset freezes or travel bans under the UN’s ISIL/Al-Qaida […]
President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed disappointment over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including sensitive civilian and religious locations. According to officials, the President was not informed in advance of the operations and immediately reached out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to “rectify the situation.” Gaza
The United States has called for immediate de-escalation in southern Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted military facilities in Damascus and Sweida. The strikes followed days of intense clashes between Druze militias and armed Bedouin groups, which left dozens dead and many more injured. Israel claims its actions were aimed at protecting the Druze community, a […]
On July 16, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against the Syrian military headquarters near the presidential palace in Damascus. This action was taken after Israel had warned the Syrian army to withdraw forces from the Druze-majority region of Suwayda in southern Syria. Response to Suwayda Conflict The strikes follow a breakdown in a […]
At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in violent sectarian clashes in Sweida, a city in southern Syria. The fighting broke out between members of the Druze community and Sunni Bedouin tribes, leading to one of the deadliest escalations in the region this year. Tensions Sparked By Abduction Incident The violence […]















