Injuries were reported in an attack that the Syrian government’s news agency said happened near the ancient city of Palmyra.

Since the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad last December, the Trump administration has embraced the new Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has ties to Al Qaida. The Islamic State, which the U.S. declared in 2019 was mostly defeated, has remained a threat in Syria and has continued to conduct attacks since Assad’s departure.

Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.

Syria registers its first Jewish organization as the Jewish Heritage in Syria Foundation gains official approval to protect sites and coordinate returns.

US service members have been injured during a patrol in a central town in Syria, after an unidentified attacker opened fire. As man as four US military personnel have been injured, including some critically, a US official confirmed on Saturday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed that Turkey is committed to promoting security, peace, and prosperity for the Syrian

U.S. and allied forces came under fire during a tense operation in eastern Syria near Palmyra, leaving multiple soldiers wounded and triggering an immediate aerial response. According to local and coalition sources,

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