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US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsor list

9 clusters · 247 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United States removes Syria from arms export ban

The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation in place since 1979. Announced on August 24, 2026, the decision followed a 45-day congressional review ini

Syrian political transition and diplomatic reintegration

6 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ahmad al-Sharaa addresses foreign military presence in Syria

Following a rapid 11-day campaign that collapsed the previous Syrian regime, President Ahmad al-Sharaa has overseen a significant shift in international relations. This transition has facilitated a pivot by Western power

Russia-Syria military and civilian cooperation agreement

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Syrian Chief of Staff visits Hmeimim Air Base amid Russian presence reorganization

Russia and Syria have concluded 18 months of negotiations by signing a memorandum of understanding to reorganize military and civilian cooperation. The agreement facilitates a transition of control over strategic infrast

Syrian administration alcohol tax and trade restrictions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Syria implements new alcohol taxes and trade restrictions

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, the new Syrian administration has implemented significant tax increases and trade restrictions on alcoholic beverages. Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh stated these me

YPG-SDG dissolution and integration into Syrian state

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Syrian Democratic Forces disband and merge with government forces

The YPG-SDG organization and its autonomous administration in North and East Syria have begun a process of dissolution and integration with the Syrian government. Initially, officials reported that nearly all issues rega