Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria and Iraq

Reuters reports that more than 20 sources—diplomats, Syrian, Iraqi, American, and European officials—have expressed fears that ISIS is attempting a revival after its territorial defeat in 2017. According to Straight Arrow News, the group has relocated …

Syria’s Captagon Economy: Billions in Illicit Trade and Deep-Rooted Networks Defy Crackdowns

In the aftermath of Syria’s devastating war and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the country faces a new and complex battle: dismantling the entrenched networks behind the billion-dollar Captagon drug trade. What began as a wartime revenue stream has …

Israeli Operations in Southern Syria Spark Alarm: Land Clearing and Home Demolitions Reported

As the war between Israel and Iran enters its sixth day, Israeli military activity near the occupied Golan Heights continues to escalate, raising growing concern among residents of southern Syria. Despite the intense regional conflict, Israel has not …

Syria Approves New Investment Framework for Industrial Cities to Spur Economic Recovery

In a move aimed at revitalising Syria’s post-war economy, the Ministry of Economy and Industry officially approved a new investment framework for the country’s industrial cities during a ministerial session held on Wednesday. The decision, endorsed by …

Senators introduce bill to repeal Caesar Act and end sanctions on Syria

Two senators have introduced a bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act that enacted sanctions on the government of Bashar Al Assad for war crimes against the Syrian people. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Rand Paul on …

Binance goes all-in on Syria with full product rollout

Binance recently launched its full suite of crypto services in Syria, just weeks after the United States and the European Union rolled back major sanctions on the country. The growing demand for alternative financial tools in post-conflict regions made …

Syria hopes for calm to focus on investment and reconstruction amid the Iran-Israel war - analysis

South Korea’s Syria Gamble

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria on December 8, 2024, sent geopolitical shockwaves across Asia, creating an opening for South Korea to engage Syria’s new caretaker government and replace North Korea, one of Bashar al-Assad’s longstanding allies, as a …

Syria Launches Transitional Parliament Elections Amid War Distraction and Criticism

Watan-Sources within Syria’s High Electoral Committee have confirmed that the selection process for two-thirds of the 150-member Syrian People’s Assembly has officially begun. The committee, led by Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad under Presidential Decree 66 (2025) …

Israel’s Secretive RA-01 Drone Allegedly Spotted Over Syria–Israel Border

A short video, possibly recorded with a smartphone and later posted on social media, appears to show a mysterious drone in what could be yet another sighting of the Israeli RA-01 drone, whose existence was recently disclosed. The video was allegedly …