Hezbollah denies allegations of involvement in arms-related activities in Syria
Hezbollah has denied allegations that it was involved in arms-related activities in Syria after the Syrian interior authorities announced earlier…
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Türkiye reopens Akcakale border crossing with Syria after 12‑year closure
The Akcakale border crossing in southeastern Türkiye’s Sanliurfa province reopened Tuesday, ending a 12‑year closure, private broadcaster A Haber reported. Activity was…
Türkiye’s exports to Syria jump nearly 70% in 2025, trade body says
Türkiye’s exports to Syria surged 69.6 percent in 2025 to 2.6 billion U.S. dollars, the Turkish Exporters Assembly has confirmed,…
Cyprus court rulings clear way for deportations of rejected Syrian asylum seekers
Authorities in Cyprus may now proceed with the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers and other foreign nationals whose applications…
As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future
Ali Mamouri, Deakin University Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces…
Asylum Applications in Cyprus Drop Sharply After Shift in Syria, Report Says
Asylum applications in Cyprus have fallen sharply in recent years, particularly following political changes in Syria, Fileleftheros reported. According to…
Syrian Presidency Adviser Warns Options With SDF ‘Narrowing’ Amid Aleppo Clashes
A senior adviser to the Syrian presidency warned Thursday that options with the Kurdish‑led Syrian Democratic Forces are narrowing as…
UN Chief Condemns Deadly Mosque Attack in Syria’s Homs
U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned a deadly attack on a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, his…
Syria to Introduce New Currency on Jan. 1, 2026, Central Bank Says
Syria will begin circulating a new national currency on Jan. 1, 2026, and start replacing the existing banknotes, Central Bank…