Russia Takes a Back Seat in Venezuela, Making No Clear Moves to Protect Nicolás Maduro
Russia’s response to the arrest of its ally in Venezuela, narco-terrorist kingpin Nicolás Maduro, has been low-key as of Tuesday afternoon.
Syria
UK, France in Joint Air Strikes on Underground IS Arms Dump in Syria
A joint, targeted attack by warplanes from the UK and France on Saturday hit an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Islamic State terrorist group (IS).
Syrian Suspects in Face-Slashing of American Tourist in Germany Finally Charged
Two Syrian migrants who allegedly attacked and cut up the face of an American tourist have, months later, been charged by prosecutors.
Perfect Timing: ECHR Wades Into British Citizenship Debate With Shamima Begum Inquiry
European Court of Human Rights has re-opened the case of Shamima Begum, the “ISIS bride” who was stripped of British citizenship.
Syria Removes Assad’s Face from Currency, Replacing Him with National Symbols
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa rolled out the country’s new currency at a ceremony in Damascus on Monday.
Three Dead, Dozens Injured After Alawites Stage Protest Against Syrian Government
The Islamist government of Syria and independent human rights groups reported on Monday that three people were killed and dozens injured at an Alawite-led protest calling for Damascus to implement a less centrally controlled, federalist system.
Dozens Killed and Injured by Mosque Bombings in Syria and Nigeria
Both Syria and Nigeria were struck by deadly mosque bombings this week, killing and injuring dozens of people. Both attacks were timed to coincide with prayer services to inflict maximum carnage.
Christians Fear Attacks in Syria Even as Islamist Regime Touts Christmas Celebrations Nationwide
The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), now under the control of Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has published weeks of content showing throngs of jubilant Christians in the country enjoying Christmas tree lightings, holiday markets, and other celebrations – a nod to the White House that Sharaa will respect religious tolerance.
Chaotic Clashes Erupt in Syria Between Jihadist Government and U.S.-Allied Kurds
Fighting broke out in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday between Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and security troops loyal to President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Dem Rep. Titus on Syria Strikes: Trump Admin. Lights Fires So Nobody ‘Can Keep Up’, ‘We’ve Now Left Healthcare Behind’
On Friday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) responded to American strikes in Syria by saying that the Trump administration lights “fires all over the place so nobody can keep up with what’s going on or
Islamic State Applauds Attack Killing 3 Americans in Syria, but Does Not Take Credit
The Islamic State terrorist organization published a statement on Thursday celebrating the killing of three Americans, two servicemen and a civilian, in Syria last week, but stopped short of taking responsibility for the attack.
From Syria to Sydney, Islamic State Continues to Inspire Terrorism
The Islamic State’s power was diminished with the loss of its “caliphate” in Syria and Iraq and the elimination of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but it remains a worldwide threat capable of directing and inspiring terrorist attacks, as last week’s murders in Syria and Australia demonstrate.
Trump Participates in Dignified Transfer of American Soldiers, Interpreter Killed in Syria
President Donald Trump participated on Wednesday in the dignified transfer of the three Americans, including two soldiers and an interpreter, killed in Syria on Saturday.
Reports: Deposed Syrian Dictator Bashar Assad Resurfaces in Moscow as Celebrity Ophthalmologist
Syria’s ousted dictator Bashar Assad fled to Moscow when he was driven from power and has reportedly settled into a new life as a celebrity ophthalmologist since his usefulness to the Russian government has come to an end.
Trump: U.S. ‘Will Retaliate’ Against ISIS for Attack, Syrian President Sharaa ‘Extremely Angry’
President Donald Trump says the U.S. “will retaliate” for the murder of three Americans in Syria, which he described as an “ISIS attack.”
U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria Identified as Iowa National Guardsmen
The two soldiers killed by a solo gunman during a counterterrorism operation in Syria over the weekend have been identified as members of the Iowa National Guard, officials confirmed.
Syria: Attacker Who Killed 3 Americans Worked for Security Forces, Was Under Review for ‘Extremist’ Views
A spokesman for the Syrian Interior Ministry appeared to confirm this weekend that the man who killed two American soldiers and an interpreter in Palmyra was employed with the jihadist government’s security forces, but claimed that he was “under review” for “extremist” opinions.
Report: Syrian Fruit Shop Owner Wrestled Gun from Sydney’s Bondi Beach Shooter
A fruit shop owner from Syria has been labeled a hero after video footage surfaced of him wrestling an alleged gunman behind a terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening.
Two U.S. Army Soldiers and Interpreter Killed in Syria, Three Wounded; Trump Promises Retaliation
In the same week Syrians were celebrating a new chapter in their country, an ambush has killed two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Syria, the Pentagon announced.
Syria Registers Its First-Ever Jewish Organization
Syria has approved the first Jewish organization to be officially recognized since Syria became an independent nation in the 1940s.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Congratulates Syria’s Jihadi President on Assad Fall Anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated his Syrian counterpart, former al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Monday on the occasion of the anniversary of the fall of former Syrian dictator Bashar Assad.
Syria’s Jihadi President Dons Militant Uniform on Anniversary of Assad Fleeing to Remind Everyone: I Will F*cking Kill You
On December 8, 2024, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was known – and wanted – internationally as “Abu Mohammed al-Jolani,” the leader of the jihadist terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Netanyahu Says Deal with Syria Possible, if Security Buffer Zone Included
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that it would be possible to negotiate a non-aggression pact with Syria, as desired by President Donald Trump, if the Syrian government is willing to establish a “demilitarized buffer zone.”
One Year After Fall of Aleppo, Post-Assad Syria Pursues Closer Ties to Trump
The government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa marked the one-year anniversary of the fall of the city of Aleppo to his terror organization, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), seeking to balance his jihadist past with a U.S.-friendly future.
Netherlands: Father and Sons Accused in Brutal ‘Honor Killing’ of Teenager
Two brothers in the Netherlands are on trial for the alleged honor killing of their Syrian teenage sister, whom her family accused of living a Western lifestyle.
Syrians Light Christmas Trees for First Time Under New Islamist Regime
Christian communities in the Syrian cities of Latakia and Homs held celebrations this weekend marking the beginning of Advent, the Christmas season, lighting Christmas trees and opening themed markets.
How Terror Leaders Use Their Jihadist Pseudonyms to Confuse Officials, Build Lore, and Stay Politically Viable
Terrorist leaders in the Middle East have a tradition of using an alias, pseudonym, or “nom de guerre,” even when their true identities and given names are common knowledge.
Syrian ‘Security Forces’ Shoot at Protesters in Alawite Stronghold
Syrian security forces used gunfire on Tuesday to disperse feuding groups of protesters in Latakia, a coastal town in the area dominated by the once-influential, but now persecuted, Alawite religious minority.
Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump from Ending ‘Temporary’ Amnesty for Syrian Nationals
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, is blocking President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Syrian nationals living in the United States.
Hayward: Trump’s Abraham Accords Are So Ironclad, Potential Members Are Hesitating to Join
President Donald Trump appears to have suffered two diplomatic disappointments this month, as first Syria and then Saudi Arabia chose not to join the Abraham Accords.
Syria’s Jihadi Rulers Bend the Knee in Beijing After President’s White House Visit
The Islamist regime governing Syria sent its top diplomat to Beijing on Monday for meetings with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in which the Chinese Communist Party invited Syria to join its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a debt trap scheme for impoverished countries.
Syria Arrests ‘Security Personnel’ Caught on Video in Druze Massacres
The government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday that it had arrested unnamed individuals with its “state security” apparatus for human rights violations against the Druze people during clashes this summer.
Report: Syria Returns 1800s Christian School to Franciscans After 50+ Years
Multiple Syrian news outlets reported on Wednesday that the Franciscan Order has once again taken control of the Al-Ram School, formerly the Jesuit School, of Aleppo, over 50 years after the Assad dynasty’s Socialist Baath Party confiscated it.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa Says Trump Backs His Call for Israel to Withdraw Forces
After meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa said Trump supports his call for Israel to remove its forces from Syrian territory.
WATCH — Trump Asks Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa How Many Wives He Has: ‘With You Guys, I Never Know’
President Donald Trump asked Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa how many wives he had when he gifted him fragrances on Monday, joking, “With you guys, I never know.”
Trump’s Big Bet on Syria’s Jihadi President Makes Christians Nervous
President Donald Trump was unequivocal on Monday in his faith that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, an al-Qaeda affiliated terror chief formerly known as “Abu Mohammed al-Jolani,” is the leader to transition the country out of civil war.
Syria Joins Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State
Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa announced on Monday that his country signed a “political cooperation declaration” with the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, becoming a “partner in combating terrorism and supporting regional stability.”
Report: Syria Claims Islamic State Tried to Kill Jihadi President Ahmed al-Sharaa
A senior Syrian official, backed up by a senior official from another part of the Middle East, said on Monday that Islamic State terrorists have made at least two serious attempts to kill Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former leader of al-Qaeda who was present for the foundation of ISIS.
Trump Hints at Agreements with Syria After Meeting Jihadi President: ‘I Think This Leader Can Do It’
President Donald Trump hinted that Syria could possibly join several agreements, which included joining an anti-ISIS coalition and the Abraham Accords, after meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.
Syria’s Sharaa Meets with President Trump at White House
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Donald Trump at the White House, hoping to get sanctions lifted permanently.
