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Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Thu 9 Jul 2026 22:46 CEST

The cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.

OPCW reinstates Syria’s membership after progress in destroying chemical weapons stockpile

OPCW reinstates Syria’s membership after progress in destroying chemical weapons stockpile

Thu 9 Jul 2026 17:02 CEST

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is reinstating Syria's membership following progress in dismantling the country's chemical weapons stockpile.

US to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list after Congress approval

US to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list after Congress approval

Wed 8 Jul 2026 21:51 CEST

The United States will no longer list Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced after approval from the US Congress.

Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Tue 7 Jul 2026 09:57 CEST

Explosions have rocked Damascus, injuring around 20 people. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is being received by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the capital

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Mon 6 Jul 2026 19:03 CEST

France's Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024.

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Sun 5 Jul 2026 16:40 CEST

According to Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit the country. If so, it will be the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024

Jordan attacks weapons and drug depot in al-Suwayda, Syria

Jordan attacks weapons and drug depot in al-Suwayda, Syria

Sun 3 May 2026 00:29 CEST

Syrian state television reports that a drug and weapons warehouse in al-Suwayda in southern Syria was attacked by neighboring Jordan.

Leading Shia imam killed in explosion near Damascus

Leading Shia imam killed in explosion near Damascus

Fri 1 May 2026 20:14 CEST

A Shia imam who worked at Syria's Sayyidah Zaynab shrine was killed in a bomb explosion.

Zelensky in Damascus for new security talks

Zelensky in Damascus for new security talks

Sun 5 Apr 2026 16:54 CEST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus.

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery from Lebanon overnight

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery from Lebanon overnight

Tue 10 Mar 2026 03:34 CET

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery shells into the country from Lebanon overnight, the state news agency Sana reports.

UN Security Council lifts sanctions against now-disbanded Islamist group HTS

UN Security Council lifts sanctions against now-disbanded Islamist group HTS

Sat 28 Feb 2026 01:34 CET

New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria

New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria

Fri 30 Jan 2026 13:34 CET

An agreement between the government in Damascus and the pushed-back Kurdish SDF is to "unify Syrian territory. " Kurdish forces are to be incorporated into the Syrian military

The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

Mon 26 Jan 2026 06:44 CET

They led the war against the terrorist group ISIS. Now the Kurdish forces themselves are being defeated and driven out

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Sun 25 Jan 2026 19:05 CET

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have been quickly forced out of several strongholds by the new central government in Damascus - while the US has turned its back on them. Now the Kurds may be forced to give up all of their autonomy

Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Sun 18 Jan 2026 20:32 CET

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will not visit Germany on Tuesday, a spokesman for the German government said.

Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Sun 18 Jan 2026 17:22 CET

Syria's interim president declares a ceasefire after a major offensive against Kurdish strongholds in parts of the country. The Kurdish-led SDF, which confirms the deal, is forced to make concessions to Damascus

Syrian army launches offensive against Kurdish strongholds

Syrian army launches offensive against Kurdish strongholds

Sat 17 Jan 2026 19:24 CET

The Syrian military has taken control of areas in northern Syria in an offensive against Kurdish strongholds. The military airport in the strategically important town of al-Tabqa has been captured

Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Fri 16 Jan 2026 10:58 CET

Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria

Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria

Sat 13 Dec 2025 17:58 CET

Three Americans, two military personnel and a civilian interpreter, have been killed in what the US military calls an attack by a lone ISIS member in Syria. We will retaliate, US President Donald Trump tells a press conference outside the White House

One year after the fall of the Assad regime: Calls for unity

One year after the fall of the Assad regime: Calls for unity

Mon 8 Dec 2025 09:34 CET

On the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Syria's long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad, the country's new leader is urging the population to unite.

Canada lifts sanctions on Syria

Canada lifts sanctions on Syria

Sat 6 Dec 2025 03:16 CET

Canada on Friday removed Syria from its list of countries that support terrorism. “These decisions were not made lightly,” Canada’s foreign affairs department said in a statement

Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Mon 24 Nov 2025 15:05 CET

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment

Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS

Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS

Tue 11 Nov 2025 02:36 CET

Syria is joining a US-led international collaboration against the terrorist group ISIS, sources told the AP and AFP news agencies.

Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"

Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"

Mon 10 Nov 2025 17:57 CET

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The historic visit marks a radical reassessment of the former terrorist-labeled jihadist