Damascus Radio Revived as Syria’s First Multi-Platform Broadcaster in Post-Assad Era
Damascus (Washington Insider Magazine) – February 5, 2026 — Syria has relaunched Damascus Radio as a modern multi-platform broadcaster, marking a milestone in the country’s transitional media landscape. The state broadcaster now serves both the capital…
Moscow, Damascus Hold Talks on Defense Expansion
Syria-Russia Military Talks in Damascus: Syrian Defence Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas hosted Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin on 3 February 2026 to discuss expanding bilateral military cooperation. Key Discussion Areas Covered: Meetings…
Syrian Democratic Forces Enforce Curfew in Northeast Syria for Government Arrival
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) imposed a curfew across Syria’s northeast, including Hasakah, Qamishli, and Raqqa, starting February 1, 2026, to secure areas ahead of Syrian government forces’ entry. The measure enforces dusk-to-dawn restrictions…
Syria’s Kurds Agree to End Self-Rule in Historic Damascus Integration Deal
Historic Integration Deal: Syria’s government and Kurdish-led SDF agreed to end a decade of self-rule in northeast Syria, merging military, administrative, and security structures into state control following recent clashes and US policy shifts.…
Syria shuts 15 Captagon labs under Ahmed al-Sharaa crackdown
Syria (Washington Insider) – Syria’s Captagon crackdown under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa closed 15 labs and 13 storage sites. Maher al-Assad profited before; Gulf nations remain top buyers despite ongoing stockpiles. As Stephen Quillen…
Syria welcomes Caesar Act repeal as UK imposes sanctions
Syria (Washington Insider) – Syria welcomed the full U.S. Caesar Act repeal in December 2025, aiding reconstruction. Trump, Central Bank Governor Husrieh, interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and allies, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, were involved;…
2 U.S. soldiers, 1 interpreter killed in Syria; Hegseth confirms
Syria (Washington Insider) – On December 13, 2025, 2 U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed and 3 wounded in Palmyra, Syria. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the ISIS-linked attacker was killed. As Reuters reported, on…
Syrian President Sharaa meets Turkish foreign minister in Damascus
Summary Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu visited Damascus for talks with Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. The visit marks a rare and significant diplomatic engagement between Turkey and Syria amid strained…
Syria to receive gas exports from Azerbaijan via Turkey
Summary Azerbaijan plans to export 1.2 billion cubic metres of natural gas to Syria. The agreement marks a strategic energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Syria. This move is part of Azerbaijan’s broader aim to diversify its gas export markets. It…
Syria leads talks with US and France on political transition
Summary Syria, the US, and France held frank talks focused on Syria’s political transition. All parties emphasized the importance of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Discussions stressed adherence to UN Security Council resolutions on…