Msheireb Museums opened “Departures”, a photo exhibit by Anas Khalaf capturing his return to Syria

Khalaf was unable to return to Syria for years after being placed on Assad’s wanted list for directing The Translator, a political thriller exploring the early days of the Syrian uprising and decades of repression. After 12 years in exile, acclaimed Franco …

Remains of 30 people believed killed by IS militants found in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria -- The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by the militant Islamic State group have been found in a remote Syrian town in a search led by Qatari search teams and the FBI, according to a statement from Qatar on Monday. The …

Six Americans killed in Syria, five disappeared since 2011

With the fall of Assad, victims families hope that there can now be clarity on what happened to their loved ones in Syria [Getty] At least six US civilians have been killed in Syria since the outbreak of the uprising in March 2011, and five more remain …

Syria's de facto president to skip Arab League summit in Iraq: Report

Sectarian Violence Escalates in Syria Under Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Government

May 12, 2025 Hour: 1:42 pm A new wave of sectarian violence has struck Syria, with extremist factions affiliated with Ahmad al-Sharaa’s self-proclaimed government carrying out massacres in the Alawite-majority coastal region of Latakia. Latest Incident in …

The strategic illogic of Israel's actions in Syria

For much of the international community, the jury is still out over Ahmed al-Sharaa’s near-transformation from jihadist revolutionary to Syria’s sober statesman. Israel, by contrast, has long ago passed judgment on al-Sharaa and his administration, with …

Trump 'to meet Syria's President Sharaa' during Saudi visit

US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his trip to Saudi Arabia this week, according to local media reports. The meeting will also include Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanese …

Qassem stresses preserving Syria territorial integrity

The Hezbollah leader delivered a speech on the ninth martyrdom anniversary of senior Jihadi commander Mustafa Badreddine. During the speech, Sheikh Qassem addressed the latest developments, the party’s Media Relations announced on Monday. At the start of …

Foreign Minister to represent Syria as al-Sharaa skips Baghdad Summit

2025-05-12T17:50:28+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Syria will be represented by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani at the upcoming Arab League Summit in Baghdad on May 17, the Syrian Presidency confirmed on Monday. In an official …

Saudi crown prince discusses Syria’s security, stability with Sharaa 

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa yesterday discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment fields. The Saudi Crown Prince stressed during the call …