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CONFLICT1d agoSyria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War RagesA move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.NYT World
MILITARY1d agoSyria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign ministerDamascus 'evaluating' whether to join the alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoSyria says discussions underway on joining Mecca pactSyrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Saturday that “discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria’s entry into the Mecca alliance,” a regional pact that brings together Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reports. Shaibani’s remarks came during a session on regional security at the Manama Dialogue 2026, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). He said Damascus was an “integral” part of regional security and would support any framework aimed at protecting regional stability. The minister stressed that the region was “in greater need than ever” of developing joint deterrence and defense systems. Addressing the conflict in Yemen, Shaibani reaffirmed Syria’s support for the Yemeni government in restoring its sovereignty and stability across the country. He also urged all […]middleeastmonitor · united arab emirates
POLITICS1d agoSyrian curriculum changes spark debate over removal of images and historical figuresChanges were not limited to the texts; images and illustrations were also edited in Photoshop, adding hijabs or long robes to female figures, deleting women's photos, and covering or replacing statues, sculptures and artworks.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT2d agoSyria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?Long War Journal
POLITICS2d agoSyria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and southSyrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and tensions surrounding the return of displaced Kurds in northern Syria. The post Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
CYBER2d agoSyrian Hacker Behind Fake Tweet That Triggered $136 Billion Market Drop Gets 42 Months in PrisonThe Hacker News
POLITICS2d agoSyrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recoveryEnd of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.BBC World