Syria’s skies are witnessing a revival after years of Civil War and global isolation.  A surge in air traffic is turning the country into an important aviation corridor as airlines reshape routes to avoid airspace disrupted by the conflict in West Asia.  


Iran War Creates Unexpected Windfall as Syria's Airspace Traffic Soars

#Gravitas Syria’s skies are witnessing a revival after years of Civil War and global isolation.  A surge in air traffic is turning the country into an important aviation corridor as airlines reshape routes to avoid airspace disrupted by the conflict in West Asia.  


Iran War Delivers Syria an Unexpected Jackpot

Heavy rainfall has caused the Euphrates River to swell, triggering floods across parts of Syria and worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation. Low-lying areas have been inundated, forcing evacuations and disrupting daily life in affected regions. Authorities and aid agencies are working to manage the crisis as concerns grow over further rainfall and rising water levels in the coming days.


Syria Floods: Euphrates River Swell After Heavy Rainfall

2025 has become one of the worst years on record for internal displacement caused by war and violence. From Gaza and Sudan to Syria and DR Congo, millions have been forced from their homes amid escalating humanitarian crises. A new global report reveals conflict-driven displacement has now surpassed disaster-related displacement for the first time ever. Here’s a closer look at the growing global humanitarian emergency.


Conflict-Driven Displacement Hits Record High Worldwide

Jordan has stepped up military strikes inside Syria’s Sweida region, saying the operations target powerful smuggling networks operating along the border. Jordanian authorities have repeatedly warned about the growing threat of drug trafficking and armed smuggling groups entering the country from southern Syria. The latest escalation highlights rising regional security tensions as neighbouring countries struggle to contain instability spilling over from the long-running Syrian conflict.


Jordan Says It Is Moving Against Smuggling Networks in Syria

A major legal development is underway in Syria as former official Atif Najib appeared in court in the country’s first trial linked to the Assad-era crackdown. The case, tied to repression during the Daraa uprising, also involves references to figures connected to the former regime. With the next hearing set for May 10, the proceedings mark a rare judicial step in addressing alleged abuses from Syria’s long-running conflict.


Syria: President Al-Sharaa Says Justice Remains Key National Priority

Iraq has reopened a key border crossing with Syria after a decade, aiming to boost fuel oil exports and strengthen regional trade routes. The move is expected to improve energy flow and economic cooperation between the two countries, marking a significant step in restoring cross-border connectivity amid shifting Middle East trade dynamics.


Iraq-Syria Border Crossing Reopens For First Time In Over A Decade 

Iraq Reopens Crossing to Boost Fuel Oil Exports Via Syria; Crossing Reopens After a Decade

Escalating fighting in the Israel–Lebanon conflict has forced the closure of a key Lebanon–Syria border crossing, disrupting movement of civilians, aid supplies, and trade routes across the region. The shutdown comes after intensified strikes near the frontier raised security concerns and triggered emergency precautions by authorities.


Israel-Lebanon War: Attacks Force Lebanon-Syria Border Crossing to Crossing 

Hezbollah on Sunday struck an Israeli military vessel off the Lebanese coast with a naval cruise missile, claiming a direct hit as fighting with Israel in the south escalated.

In a statement, the group said the warship was hit about 68 nautical miles (around 126 km) offshore while preparing to carry out attacks on Lebanese territory, adding that the target had been monitored for hours before the strike.

Israel Launches Fresh Lebanon Strikes, Shuts Down Key Syria Border Crossing

Islamic State has issued a call urging militants to overthrow the Al-Sharaa government in Syria. Analysts warn this message could signal attempts to regroup and intensify insurgency activities in the region.

Security forces in Syria are on high alert as counter-terrorism operations continue. The international community has urged vigilance amid fears of destabilisation. Stay updated on the latest developments regarding ISIS mobilization and Syria’s response.


ISIS Returns: Islamic State Declares “New Phase” in Syria, Leader Issues Warning

US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State began the process of withdrawal from their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday (Feb 23) and expected to complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, AFP reported, citing sources. The decision to pull out comes as Syria's government widened its control over territories in the northeast, previously controlled by US-allied Kurdish forces after formally joining hands with the coalition against IS.&nbsp;US troops have already pulled out from two other key bases in the past two weeks, &nbsp;Al-Tanf in the southeast and Shadadi in the northeast. American presence in the country is represented by 1000 troops along with aircraft and other military equipment still deployed in Syria.&nbsp;The development comes after 11 years of US military presence that officially began with airstrikes against the Islamist group in 2014. The US, along with its allies, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), launched Operation Inherent Resolve in 2014 to dismantle the caliphate and free the occupied territory from IS fighters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-can-do-absolutely-terrible-things-to-foreign-countries-trump-says-he-will-use-lowercase-for-supreme-court-after-tariff-ruling-1771851518111">‘I can do absolutely terrible things’: Trump says he will use lowercase for Supreme Court after tariff ruling</a>&nbsp;After forcing IS out of most of its territory in 2019, the US Army partially withdrew later that year but maintained a limited presence of nearly 2,000 troops in the region.&nbsp;The most significant shift in US strategy came after the fall of Basar-al-Assad government in December 2024. The American policy shifted towards mediating between the new Damascus government and the Kurdish SDF to ensure a stable handover of power.&nbsp;After Assad's ouster, Ahmed al-Sharra, a former al-Qaeda operative and founder of Al-Nusra, was formally appointed as President of Syria after his Sunni Islamist group, &nbsp;Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), toppled the Assad regime in Damascus.&nbsp;On January 29, a landmark agreement was signed to integrate the Kurdish led-SDF into the new Syrian national military. President Trump ordered the final 1,000 troops to leave after the new Syrian government of Al-Sharra, who was on the US sanction list for Jihadi activities, proved that it could secure the "oil fields" and maintain the fight against ISIS remnants.

The decision comes after a landmark agreement was signed to integrate the Kurdish-led SDF into the new Syrian national military under Ahmad al-Sharra’s government.

US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State began the process of withdrawal from their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday (Feb 23) and expected to complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, AFP reported, citing sources. The decision to pull out comes as Syria's government widened its control over territories in the northeast, previously controlled by US-allied Kurdish forces after formally joining hands with the coalition against IS. US troops have already pulled out from two other key bases in the past two weeks, Al-Tanf in the southeast and Shadadi in the northeast. American presence in the country is represented by 1000 troops along with aircraft and other military equipment still deployed in Syria. The development comes after 11 years of US military presence that officially began with airstrikes against the Islamist group in 2014. The US, along with its allies, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), launched Operation Inherent Resolve in 2014 to dismantle the caliphate and free the occupied territory from IS fighters. Also Read: ‘I can do absolutely terrible things’: Trump says he will use lowercase for Supreme Court after tariff ruling After forcing IS out of most of its territory in 2019, the US Army partially withdrew later that year but maintained a limited presence of nearly 2,000 troops in the region. The most significant shift in US strategy came after the fall of Basar-al-Assad government in December 2024. The American policy shifted towards mediating between the new Damascus government and the Kurdish SDF to ensure a stable handover of power. After Assad's ouster, Ahmed al-Sharra, a former al-Qaeda operative and founder of Al-Nusra, was formally appointed as President of Syria after his Sunni Islamist group, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), toppled the Assad regime in Damascus. On January 29, a landmark agreement was signed to integrate the Kurdish led-SDF into the new Syrian national military. President Trump ordered the final 1,000 troops to leave after the new Syrian government of Al-Sharra, who was on the US sanction list for Jihadi activities, proved that it could secure the "oil fields" and maintain the fight against ISIS remnants.

The decision comes after a landmark agreement was signed to integrate the Kurdish-led SDF into the new Syrian national military under Ahmad al-Sharra’s government.

Mission accomplished? US forces begin final exit from Syria after 11-year deployment

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reportedly abandoned the Al-Hol camp following an attack by Syrian government forces. The move raises concerns about security and the fate of residents at the camp, which houses displaced individuals and foreign detainees. Stay updated with the latest developments on Al-Hol, the SDF, and the ongoing conflict in Syria.


Kurdish-Led SDF Abandoned Al-Hol Due to Attack by Syrian Forces

Thousands of people linked to ISIS have left Syria’s notorious al‑Hol camp in recent weeks as security collapsed following the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters and the takeover by Syrian government forces. U.S. intelligence estimates that between 15,000 and 20,000 individuals fled the facility, which once housed tens of thousands of families of Islamist militants. The mass departures have raised regional security concerns, as many escaped amid chaotic conditions.

Al-Hol Chaos: Thousands Detained, ISIS Terrorists At Large After SDF Withdrawal

Thousands of people linked to ISIS have left Syria’s notorious al‑Hol camp in recent weeks as security collapsed following the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters and the takeover by Syrian government forces. U.S. intelligence estimates that between 15,000 and 20,000 individuals fled the facility, which once housed tens of thousands of families of Islamist militants. The mass departures have raised regional security concerns, as many escaped amid chaotic conditions.


Several Thousand ISIS-Linked People Leave Syria's Al-Hol Camp 

U.S. officials say they prevented a near-catastrophic prison break involving nearly 6,000 ISIS terrorists held in northern Syria. According to Fox News, the detainees were transferred to Iraqi custody amid fears that instability could trigger a mass escape.


US 'Secretly' Airlifted 6,000 ISIS Terrorists From Syria to Iraq 

Australia has announced it will not repatriate its citizens currently held in Syrian detention camps, including those linked to alleged terrorist activities. Reports indicate that some Australians, after being released from local custody, have returned to the camps. The decision has sparked debate over national security, legal responsibilities, and the safety of returning citizens amid ongoing regional instability.

Syrian Camp Controversy: Australia Refuses Return of Nationals from Syria Camps

Lebanon and Syria have accused Israel of using crop-damaging chemicals along border regions, alleging environmental harm and economic losses for farmers in affected areas.


Lebanon & Syria Claim Israel is Using Chemicals Along Border Areas

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and two of his senior cabinet ministers were the targets of five foiled assassination attempts by ISIL (ISIS) over the past year, according to a report by the United Nations.


UN: ISIS Targeted Syria's President Al-Sharaa; Five Assassination Plots Foiled

Lebanon & Syria Claim Israel is Using Crop-killing Chemicals Along Border Areas

Syria’s Defence Ministry says its troops have regained control of the strategic Al-Tanf military base near the Iraq–Jordan border following the withdrawal of US forces. The development marks a significant shift in the regional security landscape and border dynamics.


Syria Resumes Control of Key Near Iraq & Jordan Border 

Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from Syria’s Hasakah region following a reported agreement between Syrian government forces and Kurdish authorities. The move comes amid shifting alliances and ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing tensions in northern Syria.

Syrian Kurdish Fighters Withdraw from Hasakah After Deal with Syrian Forces

Syria's former president, Bashar al-Assad, was obsessed with sex, and one of his lovers helped get women for her, including wives of his own officials. According to a report by The Atlantic, instead of trying to save his regime, Assad spent his time on sex and smartphone games. He also made terrible decisions, replacing experienced powerbrokers with younger people who did not match the former's level of competence. &nbsp;Luna al-Shibl was a former Al Jazeera journalist who later became Assad's confidante and his lover, the outlet quoted the sources as saying. &nbsp;Shibl arranged women for Assad, which included the wives of senior Syrian officers. However, when Assad's control started to wane, Shibl is believed to have changed her allegiance and started sharing confidential information with Russia. In July 2024, she died under mysterious circumstances. Police found her dead in her BMW on a highway outside Damascus, with state media claiming that she was killed in a car accident.<h2>Assad played videos games on his phone</h2>However, some believe that Assad himself ordered her killing. Even though Shibl was found with her skull completely smashed, the car barely had any damage. There were also reports that Iran got her killed after she leaked some data to Israel. But the Assad theory was widely believed by those around them. Assad also didn't seem to care about the military and political crises in Syria in 2024. Instead, he spent his time on his phone, playing games like Candy Crush, his former courtiers and officers say. One former Hezbollah operative said he spent hours on his phone and was not interested in tackling the grave problem at hand.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrians-rejoice-on-first-anniversary-of-assad-s-fall-1765217024314/embed<h2>Assad and his silence on Israel-Hamas war</h2>After the October 2024 attack on Israel, Assad chose to remain silent. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes across Syria and Lebanon, killing leaders like Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Assad's remaining mum on the situation fuelled suspicion that he was sharing secrets with Israel. When rebels advanced towards Aleppo on November 27, Assad was not in Russia. His commanders were left to fight them alone as he did not intervene. When Russia refused to fight the war, Assad reached Damascus and assured aides that they would win against the rebels. An official statement was released stating that he was at the palace carrying out his "constitutional duties". &nbsp;However, insiders say that it was a lie and Assad had already fled on a Russian jet. The new Syrian government issued an arrest warrant against Assad, and he remains missing. &nbsp;

Bashar al-Assad spent his last hours as president of Syria playing video games on his phone, according to reports. His personal life revolved around sex, so much so that his lover arranged women for him, including wives of his own officials.

Syria's former president, Bashar al-Assad, was obsessed with sex, and one of his lovers helped get women for her, including wives of his own officials. According to a report by The Atlantic, instead of trying to save his regime, Assad spent his time on sex and smartphone games. He also made terrible decisions, replacing experienced powerbrokers with younger people who did not match the former's level of competence. Luna al-Shibl was a former Al Jazeera journalist who later became Assad's confidante and his lover, the outlet quoted the sources as saying. Shibl arranged women for Assad, which included the wives of senior Syrian officers. However, when Assad's control started to wane, Shibl is believed to have changed her allegiance and started sharing confidential information with Russia. In July 2024, she died under mysterious circumstances. Police found her dead in her BMW on a highway outside Damascus, with state media claiming that she was killed in a car accident. Assad played videos games on his phone However, some believe that Assad himself ordered her killing. Even though Shibl was found with her skull completely smashed, the car barely had any damage. There were also reports that Iran got her killed after she leaked some data to Israel. But the Assad theory was widely believed by those around them. Assad also didn't seem to care about the military and political crises in Syria in 2024. Instead, he spent his time on his phone, playing games like Candy Crush, his former courtiers and officers say. One former Hezbollah operative said he spent hours on his phone and was not interested in tackling the grave problem at hand. https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrians-rejoice-on-first-anniversary-of-assad-s-fall-1765217024314/embed Assad and his silence on Israel-Hamas war After the October 2024 attack on Israel, Assad chose to remain silent. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes across Syria and Lebanon, killing leaders like Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Assad's remaining mum on the situation fuelled suspicion that he was sharing secrets with Israel. When rebels advanced towards Aleppo on November 27, Assad was not in Russia. His commanders were left to fight them alone as he did not intervene. When Russia refused to fight the war, Assad reached Damascus and assured aides that they would win against the rebels. An official statement was released stating that he was at the palace carrying out his "constitutional duties". However, insiders say that it was a lie and Assad had already fled on a Russian jet. The new Syrian government issued an arrest warrant against Assad, and he remains missing.

Bashar al-Assad spent his last hours as president of Syria playing video games on his phone, according to reports. His personal life revolved around sex, so much so that his lover arranged women for him, including wives of his own officials.

Sex crazed Bashar al-Assad had lover arrange wives of his officers, spent hours playing Candy Crush

Syrian Kurdish security forces on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country´s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with the Islamist-led government in Damascus.

Curfew Imposed in Hasakeh & Qamishli After Damascus-Kurdish Dea

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