Previously, Germany had reportedly halted the sale of new Eurofighter jets to Turkey, fearing the use of the aircraft against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq. In October 2024, Germany lifted this …
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on his hopes for rebuilding and on Syria’s place in the world
Nearly a year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discusses a fast-changing Middle East and what’s being done to stabilize his fractured and traumatized country.
Inside Syria’s notorious Sednaya prison
Former prisoner Mutassim Abdulsatir gave Margaret Brennan a tour of the notorious Sednaya prison where Syrians were tortured, beaten, and killed during the reign of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from rebel leader to president of Syria
In December, rebel leader Ahmed al-Shaara proclaimed a new and free Syria. The former jihadist recently sat down with 60 Minutes for his first U.S. television interview since becoming president.
Syria’s SDF anti-ISIS fighters look to future after 10 year anniversary
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces mark 10 years as a US-backed anti-ISIS force, signaling plans to integrate with the Syrian army under a new deal. The Syrian Democratic Forces are celebrating …
‘The birth of a new Syria’: US Congress repeals Caesar Act sanctions
Many citizens also expressed hope that the decision’s effects will improve living conditions and restore economic activity, affirming that the repeal of the Caesar Act is not just a political decision …
Syria open for business as it eyes end to US sanctions
Syria is moving to capitalize on its new ties abroad. Syria welcomed the US Senate’s “adoption of a provision within the budget bill calling for the repeal of the so-called ‘Caesar Act,’ which was …
Syria is Online: The Syrian Pavilion Makes Its Debut at GITEX Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai
The Syrian Pavilion Makes Its Debut at GITEX Expand North Star 2025 in DubaiDubai, UAE – October 11, 2025 — For the first time, the Syrian Pavilion will take part in GITEX Expand North Star 2025, the …
How Syria Can Forge a Lasting Peace
Deadly clashes this week in the Kurdish-led northeast are a warning of just how fast Syria could slide back into war, writes Hassan Hassan.
Lebanon, Syria commit to new path for strong partnership
Lebanon and Syria announced Friday the opening of a new chapter in their relations nearly 10 months after the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad.