Asia Syria After a huge explosion rocked a busy street in Istanbul, Ankara carried out a series of air raids against Kurdish military targets in Iraq and northern Syria; rumors of a possible Turkish invasion into the country are mounting
Asia Syria Syria's volleyball team scored a second victory, overcoming their Saudi counterparts at the second match of the West Asian Volleyball Women Championship held in Jordan
Asia Syria The highest number of repatriations from Syria of women and children of various foreign nationalities, considered close to the Islamic State organisation (ISIS), was recorded in 2022, Kurdish-Syrian authorities reportedly told Syrian media
Asia Syria Syrian and Russian troops conducted joint military exercises in Syria, involving ground and air forces, Syrian state media reported
Asia Syria The country discovered a large intact mosaic dating back to Roman times, describing it as the most important archaeological discovery since the beginning of the conflict in the country 11 years ago
Asia Syria A Syrian delegation led by Health Minister Al-Ghabash is taking part in the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean that has kicked off in Cairo
Asia Syria Syrian refugees are gathering in Turkey in an attempt to form a convoy and enter the EU via Greece; according to organizers, around 100.000 of the over 3,5 million Syrians in Turkey are expected to join what they call the Caravan of Light
Asia Syria Health authorities have warned of "a large number of cholera cases in Raqqa province and the western countryside of Deir Ezzor province"; Syrian Kurds are appealing to the UN for support
Asia Syria The foreign minister stated that his country "prefers not to raise" the issue of regaining the Arab League seat during the bloc's next summit in Algeria in November
Asia Syria Residents living near the Euphrates River in north-east Syria are suffering the consequences of water pollution caused by oil spills from smuggling operations between areas controlled by Kurdish forces and the Syrian government
Asia Syria The Minister of the Syrian Municipal Administration and the head of displaced persons of the Lebanese Interim Government discussed several issues to ensure the safe and speedy return of Syrian refugees
Asia Syria The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that at least 16 media workers were arrested last week by Syrian Democratic Forces intelligence on 'false' charges of 'espionage'
Asia Syria UN calls for a 'firewall' around the process involving Syria, after diplomatic discussions for the war-torn country were postponed due to Russia's demands, allegedly linked to the invasion of Ukraine