Syria’s assistant defence minister said Sunday that his country’s forces had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq targeting one of Syria’s last US military bases. “Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory,” Sipan Hamo said on X, adding that “the drones […]
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Pakistan calls for shielding Syria’s recovery from widening Mideast war
Pakistan has underscored the need to safeguard Syria amid the alarming escalation in the Middle East-specifically the US-Israeli war on Iran and the conflict in Lebanon- now spilling into Syria and threatening its recovery, following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in late 2024. “In such a complex and volatile environment, it is imperative that […]
Australian refuses to repatriate women and children from Al Roj camp
CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated that his country will not repatriate women and children from Al Roj camp, a detention facility housing individuals with alleged ties to Islamic State. Read More: Daesh threat hovers over Syria camp, rattling authorities On Monday, 34 women and children from 11 families were scheduled to travel from […]
Pakistan, Syria agree on enhanced facilities for Pakistani pilgrims
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with the custodian of the shrine of Hazrat Bibi Zainab (RA) from Syria, along with a delegation. During the meeting, matters related to the facilitation of pilgrims were discussed. Both sides agreed to enhance mutual cooperation to provide maximum facilities and support to pilgrims. Speaking on the […]
Syrian forces move into Al-Hasakah, Qamishli under SDF agreement
AL-HASAKAH/QAMISHLI, February 3, 2026 — Syrian government security forces have begun deploying into the northeastern city of Al-Hasakah and are set to enter Qamishli, implementing a recent comprehensive agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The deal aims to end the country’s territorial division and integrate SDF-affiliated security personnel into the state’s Interior Ministry […]
Europeans among 150 IS detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq
RAQA/ERBIL: Europeans were among 150 Islamic State (IS) detainees this week transferred by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq, where Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani urged European countries to repatriate their nationals. Read More: Surveillance and security crisis in Europe The detainees were part of an estimated 7,000 IS members slated for […]
Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration
DAMASCUS: The Syria government on Tuesday announced a ceasefire with Kurds forces in the northeast and gave them four days to agree on integration into the central state. The move comes after Damascus seized swathes of territory previously controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key US ally in the fight against Islamic State. […]
Syrian, Kurdish forces reach ceasefire after clashes
DAMASCUS: Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced an immediate ceasefire on Sunday, ending intense fighting in northern and northeastern Syria. The deal followed the Syrian army’s rapid advance, including the capture of Tabqa city, en route to Raqqa. Read More: Syrian army advances despite US calls to halt Under the agreement, […]
US intervenes to ease tensions between Syrian government and Kurds
ALEPPO: A US-led coalition stepped in on Friday to de-escalate tensions between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, following the Syrian army’s efforts to assert control over Kurdish-held areas. Read More: Syria warns renewed strikes on Aleppo Kurds After expelling Kurdish fighters from Aleppo last week, Damascus deployed reinforcements near Deir Hafer, about 50 […]
At UN, Pakistan welcomes Syria’s cooperation on chemical weapons destruction
Welcoming Syria’s cooperation with the Technical Secretariat of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Pakistan has underscored the need for independent verification to eliminate suspected chemical weapons in Syria that were developed under the Assad regime and any risks of proliferation. “We look forward to their continued cooperation, in full compliance with the […]