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Syria is getting its first budget airline through a partnership with Saudi Arabia, bringing new jobs and travel options by late 2026. The deal also includes rebuilding Aleppo's international airport.
For the first time since 2016, a UN accountability mechanism has gained direct access to Syrian detention facilities and government ministries, marking a breakthrough in documenting human rights violations. The cooperation signals new hope for justice after years of limited access.
After seven years of grief and division, two Syrian families gathered in their village to forgive, reconcile, and rebuild trust. The ceremony brought together religious leaders, tribal elders, and community members committed to healing old wounds.
A Saudi humanitarian program has given 1,500 Syrian children the gift of hearing through cochlear implants and rehabilitation. The life-changing initiative marks a shift from emergency aid to sustainable development in Syria.
Zein fled Syria at five and lost fluency in Arabic while building a new life in Australia. Now 17, she's learning that embracing both her Syrian heritage and Australian home makes her whole.
Syria's interim president traveled to Germany seeking investment and expertise to rebuild his country after years of devastating civil war. The historic visit marks a new chapter as Syria works to become stable enough for refugees to return home.
Residents from multiple cities across northern Syria gathered for Newroz celebrations, showcasing cultural unity through traditional dances, music, and performances. The spring festival brought together Kurdish, Arab, Syriac, and Armenian communities in a colorful display of shared heritage.
For the first time in a century, Syria officially recognized Newroz, the Kurdish new year, as tens of thousands gathered in Damascus and across the country to celebrate unity and cultural recognition. The historic moment marks a major step forward for Kurdish cultural rights in Syria.
For the first time in years, Syrian Kurds are celebrating their New Year festival at home after returning from exile. The government has pledged to include Kurdish culture in Syria's future.
Syria officially celebrated Nowruz, the Kurdish New Year, for the first time ever this week, marking a historic shift toward cultural inclusion. The government has pledged to embrace Kurdish traditions after years of marginalization.
A former Syrian prison director who ordered brutal torture has been convicted in a historic U.S. trial, bringing justice to survivors who waited decades. Samir Ousman Alsheikh faces up to 20 years for crimes he thought he'd escaped by lying his way into America.
Japan is stepping up to help Syria rebuild, drawing on decades of partnership and expertise. The commitment offers hope for stability as Syria navigates a peaceful transition.
Syria is working with international partners to eliminate the chemical weapons program inherited from its former regime, transforming a global security threat into a model of cooperation. Countries including the UK and Greece are providing training and assistance to ensure every remnant is safely destroyed.
Over 11,000 Syrians crossed back into their homeland this week, choosing to return after Israeli strikes on Lebanon made them feel safer at home. Medical teams and border staff welcomed them with care and quick processing.
Across Syria, families are preserving centuries-old Ramadan customs, from polishing copper pots to "whitening the table" with yogurt dishes. Despite years of hardship, these cherished rituals continue to unite communities and pass joy to the next generation.
After more than a decade of operations, the United States is bringing home approximately 1,000 troops from Syria, marking the end of a mission that helped defeat one of the world's most dangerous terrorist organizations. The withdrawal signals confidence that the region can now maintain its own security.
After six hours trapped in a narrow 30-meter well, four-year-old Abdul Razzaq Salloum Jbeir was pulled to safety by Syrian Civil Defence teams in a rescue that captivated the nation. Specialized crews from three provinces worked together to save the conscious child from the dangerously tight space.
After ten years, American forces are leaving Syria as the country's new government steps up to handle security independently. It's a milestone showing Syria's growing stability under President Ahmed al-Sharaa's leadership.
Syria is moving thousands of families from the overcrowded Al-Hol desert camp to improved housing in Aleppo province. The urgent relocation acknowledges the camp's poor living conditions and offers a more humane solution for residents who have lived in limbo for years.
After years of uncertainty, 34 Australians held in a Syrian camp for families linked to Islamic State militants are finally heading home. Syrian Kurdish forces released them to family members who traveled to Syria for the reunion.
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