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Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces
Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.
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Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The US decision leaves three nations – Cuba, Iran and North Korea – on its ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ blacklist.
Kurdish-led SDF announces dissolution after merging with Syria’s military
SDF leader announces group’s dissolution as an independent force under a deal that recognises Kurdish rights.
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.
Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Syria hails US’s ‘historic decision’ and says it will help the country rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
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‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Published On 24 Aug 2026
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan sentenced Hassoun to life in prison for crimes including inciting violence.
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions
Syria’s foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
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Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel
Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for diplomacy.
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Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta
A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.
Published On 21 Aug 2026
