IDF arrests Iranian Quds Force cell in Syria

The IDF overnight dismantled a cell in Syria operated by Iran’s Quds Force, the military announced Monday morning. This marks the second time in a week that the IDF has reported the arrest of such a cell. The capture of the cell members, who “posed a …

Pentagon to support armed groups in Syria against ISIS groups

(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has set aside $130 million in its 2026 budget to support various armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG, under its Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF …

Emirates Resume Damascus Services From July 16, Reconnecting UAE and Syria After 13 Year Halt

July 7, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – After a halt of 13 years, Dubai’s national carrier Emirates announced on Monday, the re-launch of its Damascus Services to the Syrian capital, reinstating the travel routes to Syria from July 16th.  The Damascus services will …

Syria Battles Massive Fires amid Conflict, Climate Strain

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian authorities, supported by Jordanian and Turkish teams, continue to combat massive wildfires that have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forests in Latakia province, describing the crisis as an unprecedented environmental …

Church bombing in Syria is 'not sectarian conflict but persecution'

 (Photo: Getty/iStock) A deadly suicide bombing at a Damascus church on Sunday June 22 has reignited urgent calls for global recognition of the ongoing persecution of Syria’s religious minorities. According to Kelsey Zorzi, international human-rights …

With sanctions lifted, Syria looks to solar power as more than a patchwork fix to its energy crisis

Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed

(MENAFN) Wildfires are rapidly spreading across northwestern Syria, engulfing approximately 10,000 hectares of forest land, officials confirmed Sunday. New flames have ignited in Qastal Maaf, a town in Latakia’s rural area, according to a local news agency …

Destructive fires in Syria force families to flee homes

Fast-spreading blazes in the northwestern province of Latakia "have forced hundreds of families to flee their homes, while vast tracts of agricultural land and vital infrastructure have been destroyed," UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in …

BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, terrorism in Syria; calls Gaza 'inseparable' part of Palestine

The BRICS countries condemned the attacks on Iran, terrorism in Syria, and Israel's occupation of Syrian territory, and called Gaza an "inseparable" part of Palestine. In a joint statement released on Sunday, the group called military strikes …

Pentagon Commits USD130M to Train PKK-Linked Forces in Syria

(MENAFN) The Pentagon has designated $130 million for the 2026 fiscal year under the "Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)," aimed at supporting armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/ …