By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to …

3 hours ago · US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 …

Jan 7, 2026 · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

2 hours ago · U.S. forces conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Friday that resulted in the death of an Al Qaeda affiliate leader who was tied to an ISIS shooter who ambushed and killed Americans last …

Dec 5, 2025 · Several thousand people marched under the rain in northeast Syria on Tuesday to protest the expulsion of Kurdish fighters from the city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes.

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3 days ago · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

1 day ago · Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish …

Conflict parties in Syria, most notably the Assad regime, committed serious and widespread human rights violations and abuses. The Assad regime fell on December 8 and much of its leadership fled …

Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.