Syria

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Mourners at a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians believed to have been killed in protests on Jan 11.

Syria government forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoods

A man crosses the street after a ceasefire in the Kurdish-majority Ashrafiyeh neighbourhood, in the northern city of Aleppo, on Jan 11.

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The US launched air strikes in Syria against ISIS targets, in its latest response to the killing of three Americans on Dec 13.

US announces ‘large-scale’ strikes against ISIS in Syria

The strikes are the latest US response to a Dec 13 attack by ISIS in Syria that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter.

US urges fresh talks between Syria government, Kurds after deadly clashes

A bus carrying Kurdish fighters leaves Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood on Jan 10.

EU chief pledges $930m in support for Syria during Damascus visit

(From left) Syria's interim president, Mr Ahmed al-Sharaa, welcoming European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council president Antonio Costa to Damascus on Jan 9.

Shelling rocks Syria’s Aleppo as clashes intensify between government, Kurdish fighters

Members of the Syrian Civil Defence work to extinguish a fire after shelling amid renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo, Syria, January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al‑Masri

Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo

A group of civilians carry bags and belongings as they flee following renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Aleppo, Syria, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Clashes in Syria's Aleppo deepen rift between government, Kurdish forces

A woman carries her child as she flees, following renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Aleppo, Syria, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Israel, Syria to set up communication mechanism after US-mediated talks

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