Syria

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FBI agents leaving the residence associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' dinner attack, in Torrance, California.

Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies

Former head of political security in Syria's Daraa province, Atif Najib attending the first trial session at the Palace of Justice, in Damascus on April 26, 2026.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building during proceedings in pending appeals at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Australia refuses to help repatriate its citizens in Syria camp

Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants wait to leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria.

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says

Residents gather in a street after Friday prayers to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Yousef, a key suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, in Tadamon, Syria, April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing after nearly 13 years to boost fuel oil exports via Syria

Previously a major trade route between Iraq and Syria, the Rabia crossing was closed after the emergence of the ISIS terrorist group.

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

The sun sets over the skyline of Damascus, Syria, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria

Lafarge paid protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.

Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack

Hezbollah said it has “no activity, no ties and no relationship with any party in Syria, and has no presence on Syrian soil”.

Alleged Syrian militia member tells trial he did not torture prisoners

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