Syria news covering civil war developments, humanitarian crisis, refugee situation, political transition, and regional impact.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa warned that regional escalation is likely but urged Arab nations to maintain calm. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, he highlighted Syria's potential as a trade pathway linking West and East, citing UAE strategies to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR’s Embedded podcast investigates the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria fourteen years ago. The report details new leads and locations uncovered by investigators, tracing Tice’s movements through rebel-held areas near Damascus to determine if he remains alive.
Angela Bell is traveling to Idlib province against government advice to support her son Patrick Stevenson, who faces the death penalty for allegedly murdering fellow Australian Abdullah Glen Burgess. Prosecutors rely on a disputed confession and witness testimony from the victim's widow.
Solarvest, Malaysia's largest listed clean energy company, aims to secure a $1.2 billion annual order book by expanding beyond solar panels into batteries and power trading. Co-founder Davis Chong targets growing demand from data centers for green power to drive this expansion.
A Russian four-vessel convoy arrived at the port of Tartous on September 7, marking the first resupply since an August agreement. The deal transforms Moscow's military footholds into joint training centers as Damascus assumes civilian control.
Protests have erupted across Syria following the government's decision to raise fuel prices by up to 40% for diesel and 28% for gasoline. Officials cite higher import costs and refinery overhauls as justification for the increases.
NPR reports on the story of a Canadian woman who joined ISIS in Syria after personal trauma and later became an informant helping save others. The narrative details her radicalization process, survival in conflict zones, and current efforts to protect her identity while sharing her experience with Western audiences.