Syria
Israel’s defense minister announced troops will remain indefinitely in security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, complicating ceasefire talks with Hamas.
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has issued a communique sounding the alarm for the safety of Armenian Christians in Syria and urging the international community to protect them.
Kurdish forces and the Syrian government have reached an agreement on integrating Kurdish autonomy.
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More than 600 people killed in Syria clashes, mostly Alawite minority civilians. Red Cross calls for safe access for health workers amidst escalating violence on the Syrian coast.
Reported Drone Attack on Khmeimim Air Base in Syria On February 18, 2025, reports surfaced detailing a drone attack targeting Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. The airbase, a critical facility for Russian military operations in the region, reportedly came under aerial assault during the night, prompting immediate defensive measures. Details of the Attack: Combat…
Co-Chairs of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone and Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis, along with Vice-Chairs, Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman and Republican Congressman David Valadao, have sent a joint letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio according to VOA. In the letter, the Congressmen addressed the priorities of the bipartisan Congressional Armenian…
The empowerment of Armenia must become a supreme value, while the restoration of Armenian communities in Lebanon and Syria should be a pan-national priority. This was emphasized by Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in his Christmas and Epiphany message. In his address, the Catholicos remarked that the Armenian nation is living…
The collapse of the Assad regime in late 2024 dealt a severe blow to Russia’s Mediterranean ambitions, culminating in the loss of its naval base in Tartus, Syria. This strategic outpost had been pivotal to Russia’s regional influence since 2013, facilitating the deployment of Russian submarines and naval forces. Without Tartus, the Russian Navy has…
According to the Syrian newspaper Al-Watan, a U.S. delegation of diplomats met with Syrian government representatives in Damascus to discuss critical issues, including lifting sanctions and removing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group from the list of terrorist organizations. On Friday, a group of U.S. diplomats, including Daniel Rubinstein, the newly appointed senior advisor on Syrian…
A mass grave uncovered at al-Qutayfah, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Damascus, contains the remains of at least 100,000 people killed by the regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Mouaz Moustafa, head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force. Moustafa, who has identified five mass grave sites over the years, stated…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has announced that the Armenian diplomatic mission in Damascus, Syria, has officially resumed operations. The consular section of the embassy is now functioning normally, providing services to Armenian citizens. According to the statement, the reopening of the embassy is aimed at fully restoring both consular and diplomatic services.…
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has triggered significant shifts in regional and international politics. Assad has reportedly left Syria, with unconfirmed reports suggesting he has taken asylum in Russia under Kremlin protection. His departure marks a profound transformation in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Russia, which had been Assad’s primary backer, has…
According to a TASS report citing a Kremlin source, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow, where they have been granted asylum on humanitarian grounds. The move is seen as part of Russia’s broader efforts to address the Syrian crisis. Simultaneously, Moscow has emphasized the necessity of resuming United Nations-led…
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Syria, the diplomatic staff of the Armenian Embassy in Damascus will temporarily operate from Beirut. The decision was announced by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), citing the inability to ensure safe conditions in Damascus for the time being. Last week, following the activation of a hotline at…
