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06/19/2026

Israel has raised its highest alert level along the Golan Heights and the eastern sector of the Lebanon border after detecting suspected individuals inside Syrian territory, according to Israeli media.

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06/18/2026

Security concerns have intensified ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after ISIS propaganda reportedly called for attacks targeting tournament venues. Host countries have reinforced security measures around stadiums and team facilities.

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06/18/2026

Syria has been listed among the world’s hunger hotspots in a new FAO-WFP report, alongside Sudan, Yemen and Palestine. The report warns of worsening food insecurity driven by conflict, economic pressures and declining aid funding.

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06/18/2026

Mine clearance teams begins field surveys along the Tel Tamr-Sere Kaniye (Ras al-Ain) road in Governorate, northeastern , ahead of a demining operation.

HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – Field teams from a specialized mine clearance organization began preliminary survey operations along the road linking Tel

06/18/2026

Syrian Ministry of Defense says border guard forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics across the - border.

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday evening announced that border guard forces had thwarted an attempt to smuggle

06/18/2026

President Donald Trump says Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding at Versailles on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran was

06/18/2026

Israeli media report that - talks are expected to resume after several months of deadlock under pressure.

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Israeli media outlets on Wednesday reported that negotiations between the Syrian transitional government and Israel are

06/18/2026

Trump says he discussed with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the G7 summit, suggesting could play a role in addressing the -backed group.

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06/17/2026

ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a judicial official in rural Damascus after a car bombing in southern Damascus left the official seriously injured.

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed on Wednesday responsibility for an attack that targeted a judicial official in southern

06/17/2026

Israeli forces advance in southern countryside, southern , setting up a temporary military position and conducting inspections of civilians and vehicles.

QUNEITRA, Syria (North Press) – Israeli forces on Wednesday advanced into areas near al-Mantara Dam in Quneitra southern countryside, southern Syria,