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Solar panels have become increasingly common on rooftops across Suwayda as residents search for alternatives to prolonge...
06/15/2026

Solar panels have become increasingly common on rooftops across Suwayda as residents search for alternatives to prolonged electricity outages and repeated breakdowns. What was once an additional option has become a daily necessity for many families, while demand has created new work for technicians and solar companies. But high costs, uneven equipment quality, and supply disruptions continue to limit access for low-income households.

Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said he will not enter partnerships with other parties, even government enti...
06/12/2026

Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said he will not enter partnerships with other parties, even government entities, in investment projects inside Syria. He said Al Habtoor Group is already present in the Syrian market through the automotive sector and service centers, and is waiting for opportunities that fit its vision and add value to the Syrian economy.

Israeli forces arrested a young man from Quneitra during a raid and search operation at Umm al-Luqs farm after midnight,...
06/09/2026

Israeli forces arrested a young man from Quneitra during a raid and search operation at Umm al-Luqs farm after midnight, according to ’s correspondent. The latest arrest comes amid repeated Israeli incursions in southern and northern rural Quneitra, including searches of homes, temporary checkpoints, and reported attacks on residents near Rafid.

Syrian and Turkish officials are set to meet in Gaziantep to discuss trade and investment cooperation between the two co...
06/08/2026

Syrian and Turkish officials are set to meet in Gaziantep to discuss trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

The Gaziantep-Aleppo City Economies Summit will bring together government officials, private sector representatives, and chambers of commerce and industry from Syria and Turkey. Sessions will focus on trade relations, logistics, production, exports, customs, and potential investment projects along the border strip between Aleppo and Gaziantep.

Iran and Israel announced a halt to military operations after hours of escalation and mutual attacks. Iran’s armed force...
06/08/2026

Iran and Israel announced a halt to military operations after hours of escalation and mutual attacks. Iran’s armed forces said they were suspending operations, while Israeli reports said Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to stop preparations for another attack. The escalation also affected Syria, where missile debris caused fires in Rural Damascus Governorate and fragments fell in Daraa and Quneitra. Syrian authorities also rerouted two flights carrying about 700 returning pilgrims through Jordan after the temporary closure of southern air corridors.

Yedioth Ahronoth reported new details about Bashar al-Assad’s life in Moscow, saying the UAE rejected the Assad family’s...
06/07/2026

Yedioth Ahronoth reported new details about Bashar al-Assad’s life in Moscow, saying the UAE rejected the Assad family’s request for permanent residency for security reasons. The newspaper said Assad lives under tight security between a luxury apartment and a villa in Moscow, while his public appearances remain almost nonexistent.

The Lebanese army said several of its personnel, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted a ...
06/06/2026

The Lebanese army said several of its personnel, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh Road in southern Lebanon. The attack came days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held direct talks in Washington and announced arrangements for a comprehensive ceasefire linked to Hezbollah’s withdrawal south of the Litani River.

Over 9,000 Asayish members, including around 1,000 women, are candidates for integration into the Internal Security Dire...
06/05/2026

Over 9,000 Asayish members, including around 1,000 women, are candidates for integration into the Internal Security Directorate in al-Hasakah Governorate, under Syria’s Ministry of Interior, according to Ahmed al-Hilali. The process is expected to begin with individual interviews, followed by checks of personal data, documents, and employment records, while the largest share of procedures is targeted for completion during July.

Majdi Nema, the former Jaysh al-Islam spokesperson known as “Islam Alloush,” called on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ...
06/05/2026

Majdi Nema, the former Jaysh al-Islam spokesperson known as “Islam Alloush,” called on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the ministers of defense, foreign affairs, and justice to intervene with France to move his trial to Syria. Nema, sentenced in Paris to 10 years in prison over his role in violations committed in Syria, said his trial before French courts undermines Syrian sovereignty and described harsh detention conditions.

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