US begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria

The U.S. military is withdrawing hundreds of troops from Syria, a shift the Pentagon is framing as a “consolidation” that reflects the changing security environment in the country, The Hill reported. “Recognizing the success the United States has had …

U.S. military seeks to draw down in Syria

The US military is preparing to draw down troops in Syria as political events unfold in the Syrian country, most importantly the rise to power of Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This could affect the fight against the Islamic State, on which international security …

Pentagon confirms plan to cut troop presence in Syria to less than 1,000

UN development arm plans for $1.3bln in help for Syria, top official says

The United Nations Development Programme is hoping to deliver $1.3 billion over three years to support war-ravaged Syria, including by rebuilding infrastructure and backing digital start-ups, its assistant secretary-general told Reuters, News. Az reports. …

Syria’s Al-Sharaa gives initial nod to visit Baghdad for Arab Summit

2025-04-19T18:23:58+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Syrian Transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has given preliminary approval to visit Baghdad in May to attend the Arab League summit, a Syrian government official told Shafaq News …

Hawl Camp coordinates with Syria, Iraq to depart ISIS families

HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – The administration of Hawl Camp in northeastern Syria announced on Saturday that it is coordinating with both the Syrian and Iraqi governments to facilitate the return of all displaced residents to their home regions. In a …

Expert reveals role of corruption in banking collapse in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Corruption played a major role in weakening Syria’s banking sector during the era of the former regime, an economic expert told North Press on Saturday. Abdul Razzaq Hassani, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the …

Asayish capture 16 ISIS operatives in NE Syria Hawl Camp

HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – The Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish) announced on Saturday the capture of 16 members of Islamic State (ISIS) sleeper cells during a security operation in Hawl Camp in northeastern Syria. In a …

Protecting Syria’s Children From Landmines And Unexploded Ordnance

After 14 years of brutal conflict in Syria, an estimated 5 million children are living in high-risk areas where deadly landmines and unexploded ordnance threaten every step they take outside their homes. Children attend an awareness session about the risk …

Complicated Operation Revealed: How Assad Moved Syria’s Wealth to Russia

Former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad fled the country on December 8th, thus ending his 24-year rule over the state. It has now been revealed how he transferred his wealth to Russia, where he is currently located. According to media reports, the …