General News
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
The Trump administration lifts sanctions and delists the Hayat Tahrir al‑Sham (HTS) group, opening a new chapter in Syrian–U.S. relations.
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Syria
Stories and evidence records associated with Syria.
General News
Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan to ease tensions
Reported by Middle East Eye and PerthNow. First detected August 23, 2026 at 21:52 UTC.
General News
Syria arrests Assad-era officer who fled prison sentence in Austria
Reported by The Times of Israel and Daily Maverick. First detected August 19, 2026 at 08:52 UTC.
Elections
Former Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad sentenced to death
Damascus court finds former ruler guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in absentia.
Elections
Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al‑Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The verdict, the first against the former leader since his 2024 flight to Russia, marks a watershed moment in the prosecution of the Syrian civil war.
War and security
Syrian court sentences ousted dictator Bashar al‑Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
In a Rome‑style proceeding, the ruling was delivered on 11 August 2026 and also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a co‑defender. The sentence applies to crimes committed during Syria’s two‑decade war.
War and security
Bashar al Assad sentenced to death in absentia by Syrian court for war crimes
Reported by Sports News - Latest Sports and Football News | Sky News and PerthNow. First detected August 11, 2026 at 08:52 UTC.
War and security
Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases
Reported by france24.com and The Times of Israel. First detected August 9, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
War and security
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia's military presence in Syria
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia's military presence in Syria, The New York Times reported, with Syria saying the deal opens the way for a new phase in relations.
Health
At least two people died when bomb planted on minibus exploded near Damascus, state media says
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb planted on a minibus exploded Thursday in Jaramana, near Damascus, according to a developing state media report citing the health ministry.
Elections
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa Announces Syria Seeks Security Agreement with Israel
Sharaa said the deal would not compromise Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights.
War and security
UN chief urges support for Syria on first visit since before civil war
Reported by The Times of Israel and Africanews. First detected July 25, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.