The United States unequivocally condemns the violence in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Sweida in recent days and Damascus must investigate all reports of abuse and hold pe ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting most US sanctions on Syria this week, cementing a sea change in his ...

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In place of a coherent strategy or vision, Trump’s approach to the Middle East is driven by dramatic gestures, symbolic ...

In Israel, the Druze are seen as a loyal minority and often serve in the military. In Syria, the Druze have been divided over how to deal with the country's new leaders, with some advocating for ...

On Wednesday, state media declared the army’s withdrawal marked the end of operations against “outlaw groups.” A ten‑point ...

The US is redeploying its troops in Syria, as changes in Damascus mean Washington will be able to transform its footprint in the country. The Syrian shifts have occurred rapidly, as the new ...

In a move that signals the deepening of ties between two longtime allies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahrain’s ...

To appreciate the dramatic shift in President Donald Trump’s policy towards Ukraine, consider two scenes in the Oval Office, ...

The Trump administration is lifting the terrorism designation of a Syrian group after Assad's ouster, signaling improved ...

The U.S. has removed Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from its terror list, signaling a shift in policy amid evolving political ...

The move to declassify HTS as a terror organisation comes as part of the US’ easing of sanctions on Syria, still in a ...