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Syria

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
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
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
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

Three killed in Aleppo attacks, Syrian government, SDF trade blame

Syria, Israel resume U.S.-mediated security talks

FILE PHOTO: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

France, Britain conduct joint strikes against terror group ISIS in Syria

France said it was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, a US-led offensive against ISIS in Iraq, Syria and Libya.
France said it was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, a US-led offensive against ISIS in Iraq, Syria and Libya.

Britain says it and France bombed suspected Islamic State arms dump in Syria

One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty

Khairallah Dib sits inside his coffee shop in Qurdaha, in the Latakia countryside, Syria, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar
Khairallah Dib sits inside his coffee shop in Qurdaha, in the Latakia countryside, Syria, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.