Another car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a city in northern Syria on Monday, killing at least 20 people and leaving over a dozen wounded, officials and emergency responders said. At least 18 women were killed in the bombing, a nurse at the local hospital, Mohammad Ahmad, told The Associated Press. Another 15 women … Read more
Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases. Russia has declined to comment on reports that Syria has demanded the return of Bashar al-Assad in return for allowing Moscow to maintain its military bases in the Middle Eastern country. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov offered no response on … Read more
Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria’s new constitution will represent all of the country’s communities. Syria’s new foreign minister has said that his country hopes to follow in the footsteps of economic powerhouses like Singapore and Saudi Arabia, as it begins to slowly rebuild after nearly 14 years of civil war. “We need the help … Read more
The German and French foreign ministers have met Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus. The European officials conveyed a message that the lifting of sanctions on Syria would depend on how the country’s political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other – and what divides them? Presenter: Neave Barker Guests: Haid … Read more
Khijou and Samar al-Khateeb were tortured in Bashar al-Assad's prisons and lost family to the system.
Push comes as Syria’s new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus. Syria’s new administration is carrying out a security crackdown against what it has described as “remnants” of former President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, with operations under way in several parts of the country. The official Syrian news agency SANA reported … Read more
Syrian Christians have attended Christmas Eve services for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December. In Sednaya, Syria, a large crowd gathered near a historic monastery on Christmas Eve to witness the lighting of a towering tree adorned with glowing green lights. The celebration offered a rare moment of … Read more
Some Syrians living abroad returning after fall of Assad regime – CBS News Watch CBS News Many Syrians who have been living abroad, some for decades, are returning home after the fall of the Assad regime. But there remain mixed feelings of hope and trepidation for some. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Be the first to know … Read more
Biden’s top hostage envoy says he is “”stunned” by the number of prisons under Assad regime – CBS News Watch CBS News Roger Carstens, the White House special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, speaks to “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” from Jordan after he traveled to Syria to seek information on Austin Tice. While … Read more
As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye illuminate the region’s shifting geopolitical dynamics. Contributors:Dina Esfandiary – Senior MENA adviser, Crisis GroupÖzge Genç – Visiting fellow, The Middle East Council on Global AffairsRahaf Aldoughli – MENA Studies Lecturer, Lancaster UniversityRasha Al Aqeedi – Researcher, The Arab Gulf States Institute On … Read more