ISIS attacks against Syrian government forces have risen from 16 last year to 52 in the first half of 2026, AFP

Warning over increasing ISIS attacks on Syrian forces

Acled says group has taken advantage of weaker security to step up attacks

MENA

President receives Syrian Foreign Minister in Abu Dhabi

UAE

No new Syrian troop build-up at border as Al Shara weighs Lebanon dilemma

MENA

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch direct flights to Aleppo from July 7

Travel

Lebanon-Syria passenger ferry resumes after years of disruption

MENA

Israel is main obstacle to stability in Syria, Damascus's UN envoy says

MENA

Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests'

MENA
Jihad Al Makdissi was a spokesperson for the foreign minister during the Assad regime. He has been appointed as an adviser on US affairs by Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara. Reuters

Al Shara appoints Assad-era spokesman as adviser on US affairs

Jihad Al Makdissi left Syria in 2012 after defending the Al Houla massacre

MENA

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad released from detention

MENA

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus

MENA

US renews pressure on Kurdish allies in Syria as Iran war winds down

MENA

Syria awards gas deal to ConocoPhillips and Novaterra

Energy

Assad loyalists in 'espionage and bombing cells' arrested in Syria

MENA

Syria rejected US proposal of military role in Lebanon, adviser says

MENA
Syrian Petroleum Company has been aggressive in trying to help revive the company's energy sector. Photo: Sana

Syria awards gas deal to ConocoPhillips and Novaterra

Agreement involves Syrian billionaire Ayman Al Asfari, state media reports

Energy

Assad loyalists in 'espionage and bombing cells' arrested in Syria

MENA

Syria rejected US proposal of military role in Lebanon, adviser says

MENA

Jordan and Syria hold talks as nations look to solve Strait of Hormuz crisis

MENA

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