The transfer follows the collapse of Kurdish-led forces guarding detention sites in northeast Syria, as Washington coordinates with Iraq to relocate thousands of ISIS prisoner

Syria and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to integrate Kurdish authorities under Damascus control, handing over key oil fields and dams, ending days of fighting while preserving some Kurdish representation in government and security roles

In the early hours of Saturday, the army said it had completed a sweep of the district, though it acknowledged that some Kurdish fighters were still hiding. In a statement, Kurdish forces rejected claims that Sheikh Maksoud had fallen, insisting they continued to resist

At least eight people were killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque used by Syria’s Alawite minority in the city of Homs, as authorities sealed off the area and launched an investigation

Washington says more than 70 Islamic State sites were hit in a retaliatory operation after an attack killed U.S. troops, with President Donald Trump calling the strikes a “massive” blow against the group

Trump vowed to punish those who threatened American troops in the region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an agreement with Syria could be achieved if Damascus establishes a demilitarized buffer zone from the capital to Mount Hermon, amid ongoing U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts and recent regional tensions

In a historic first, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Donald Trump at the White House as Washington signals a major policy shift and extends sanctions relief

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with Donald Trump marks a dramatic reversal for Syria, as Washington eyes closer ties and a potential security pact amid talks to lift long-standing U.S. sanctions

“Palmyra has always been a crossroads of civilizations and a symbol of dialogue and resilience,” the executive director of the Aliph Foundation said.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit marks his first trip to Russia since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad last year, with talks expected to focus on military bases and regional cooperation, as reported by Syrian State News Agency

The meeting was not previously widely 'advertised', and took place at the UN HQ in New York, with attending delegations participating

Greek FM George Gerapetritis reiterated Athens’ support and interest for the welfare of the Christian communities in strife-plagued Syria

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Kurdish forces in northern Syria to “integrate” or face intervention, as Ankara and Damascus edge closer to joint operations against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan unannounced the visit to Damascus to discuss Kurdish matters. According to official accounts, the talks focused on Turkey’s security concerns stemming from northeastern Syria and on joint counter-terrorism efforts

The clashes come despite a March agreement intended to unify Syria’s fractured military forces. The deal, signed under pressure from both the United States and Turkey, aimed to bring the Kurdish-led SDF under the command of the central government in Damascus

Despite the unexpected nature of the strikes, the press secretary emphasized that the president maintains “a good working relationship” with Netanyahu and remains in frequent contact with the Israeli leader