In a reversal of decades-long hostility, U.S. President Donald Trump formally welcomes Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to the White House, marking Syria's first official state visit to Washington since 1946. The meeting symbolizes a major diplomatic shift, as Syria joins the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State under new leadership following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The White House also announced the lifting of long-standing economic sanctions on Damascus and the reopening of bilateral channels that had been frozen for decades. WATCH
10 November,2025 06:24 PM IST
Israel launched a rare and deadly airstrike on the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters in central Damascus, killing one and injuring 18. The strike followed days of violent clashes between Druze militias and Syrian government forces in Sweida. A second missile reportedly hit near the presidential palace, signaling a sharp escalation in Israel’s involvement in Syria’s internal conflict
16 July,2025 11:03 PM IST
On December 22, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in Damascus. Al-Golani played a key role in efforts to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. During the meeting, Fidan and al-Golani embraced and posed for photos. Turkish President Erdogan stated that Turkey would support Syria in forming a new government and writing a new constitution. For years, Turkey backed rebels against Assad and now wants to help rebuild Syria, especially as millions of Syrian refugees live in Turkey. Fidan's visit came amid ongoing fighting between Turkey-backed fighters and the Kurdish YPG militia in northern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are struggling to maintain their power after Assad’s fall.
23 December,2024 03:01 PM IST
On October 8, an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the Mezzah suburb of Damascus, Syria, resulting in the deaths of seven civilians, including women and children. Eleven others were seriously injured. The strike reportedly involved three missiles launched from the Golan Heights. Syrian state media mentioned that air defenses intercepted some incoming threats near Damascus. This attack caused significant damage to nearby properties. Israel has been targeting Iranian-linked sites in Syria for several years, but the number of strikes has increased since the October 7 attack last year. These ongoing airstrikes are part of Israel’s efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region. The loss of innocent lives and damage to homes raises serious concerns about the impact of such military actions on civilians.
09 October,2024 01:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
