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world4 days ago•5 min saved

Damascus blasts cast chill over Macron's Syria visit

Two explosions in central Damascus wounded 18 people near Macron's hotel and convoy; authorities say devices were found and detonated by security forces, and no group has claimed responsibility, though analysts say Macron was likely the target. Macron and al-Sharaa's meetings continued as France signals plans to aid Syria's reconstruction, including banking and transport, with potential CMA CGM deals as part of broader post-conflict cooperation.

via Al Jazeera|

#damascus #explosions #macron

middle-east4 days ago•5 min saved

Damascus blasts test Macron's Syria outreach

Explosions in Damascus wounded at least 18 as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria's new leadership, with authorities saying devices were placed in a garbage bin and a parked car near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron stayed; Macron's talks continued, the attack highlighting ongoing security challenges even as Damascus pursues Western engagement and reconstruction deals.

via France 24|

#damascus #emmanuel-macron #explosions

world4 days ago•287 min saved

Explosions Near Macron's Damascus Hotel During Syria Talks, Macron Unharmed

Two blasts hit near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa, injuring at least 18 people including four police officers. Macron was unharmed and was at the presidential palace when the explosions occurred. The attacks, described as involving primitive devices found by security teams, are under investigation, with reports from Syrian state media (SANA) and BFMTV noting the location was outside Macron’s security perimeter. The visit marks a rare Western leader’s trip to Syria since the Assad regime’s 2024 rise, with further context provided by ongoing regional security assessments.

via CNN|

#damascus #explosion #four-seasons-hotel

world4 days ago•7 min saved

Austria Convicts Syrian Intelligence Chief for Raqqa Torture

An Austrian court convicted Khaled al-H., formerly head of Syria’s General Intelligence Directorate in Raqqa (2011–2013), of torture and sexual abuse of regime opponents and sentenced him to eight years; a second Raqqa official, Moussab Abou R., was found guilty on similar charges, also receiving eight years. Prosecutors described beatings, electric shocks and other abuses used to suppress protests, with victims traveling from Europe and Syria to testify, in a rare instance of European jurisdiction over Assad-era crimes.

via BBC|

#austria #court #raqqa

world5 days ago•2 min saved

Trump to Sametime Zelensky, Syria’s al-Sharaa at Ankara NATO Summit

Trump is set to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, with a separate planned meeting with Turkish President Erdogan; officials say the talks will focus on ending the Ukraine war and broader Middle East issues, while no specific aims for the Syria discussion were disclosed as Kyiv presses Trump to refocus on Moscow’s invasion.

via CNBC|

#nato #syria #trump

middle-east5 days ago•17 min saved

Strategic triad of Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan reshapes Middle East policy, unsettling Israel

A Jerusalem Post analysis argues that Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are forming a Sunni-majority strategic bloc that is increasingly shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East, potentially at odds with Israel. Turkey backs a new Syrian army trained since 2025 to about 200,000 troops, maintains Hamas operations in Istanbul, and leverages close ties with Qatar; Pakistan provides arms and aligns on regional issues, while seeking to pivot Western partnerships toward this axis. The triad is portrayed as a potential mediator in regional conflicts and a multiplier of influence over U.S. policymakers, signaling a broader shift in the balance of power that could complicate Western strategy and Israel’s security calculations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#israel #middle-east #pakistan

world8 days ago•2 min saved

Damascus cafe blast leaves six dead, 22 injured near Palace of Justice

A bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus, killing six and injuring 22, according to Syrian state media. The device was planted inside the cafe near the Palace of Justice; no group has claimed responsibility. It is the deadliest bombing in Damascus since a June 2025 church attack. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, and authorities vowed to punish those responsible as Syria remains unstable after years of civil war.

via BBC|

#bombing #casualties #damascus

middle-east8 days ago•3 min saved

Damascus cafe blast tests Syria's security amid post-transition trials

A bomb exploded in a crowded Damascus cafe near the Palace of Justice, killing at least nine and wounding 22; the device was reportedly placed under a table by an unidentified attacker, and no group has claimed responsibility, though officials warn that remnants of the old regime and other bad actors could use such attacks to destabilize Syria as high-profile trials continue.

via Al Jazeera|

#bombing #damascus #middle-east

world9 days ago•1 min saved

Deadly blast rocks a busy Damascus cafe as investigators probe cause

A blast inside a busy Damascus cafe on Al-Nasser Street killed at least four people and injured about ten, with authorities launching an investigation and security forces sealing off the area as they probe the cause.

via Al Jazeera|

#cafe #casualties #damascus

world9 days ago•3 min saved

Syria fills transitional parliament with 70 presidential appointees, Kurds sidelined

President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government named 70 presidential appointees to the 210-seat transitional People’s Assembly, boosting female representation to 21 and incorporating minority figures, though critics say the indirect vetting by regional electoral colleges still favors the regime. With Kurds largely excluded in the October 2025 elections, the SDF’s influence in the northeast has waned as the parliament has 30 months to draft a new elections law and address issues from transitional justice to foreign investment.

via Al-Monitor|

#elections #kurds #parliament

world-news11 days ago•79 min saved

Israel pushes into Syrian border town, rattling residents

Israeli forces entered a southern Syrian border town, drawing resistance from locals and sparking fears of wider instability as civilians struggle with water and electricity shortages and potential displacement; with US-brokered talks between Israel and Syria stalled, border communities fear a broader escalation along a volatile frontier.

via AP News|

#israel-syria-border #middle-east #military-and-defense

immigration12 days ago•2 min saved

TPS Endgame: DHS urges Haitians and Syrians to seek permanent status or depart after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court decision ending humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians triggers mass uncertainty for about 356,000 TPS recipients. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin told CNN migrants to pursue permanent residency or leave, offering assistance like a plane ticket and roughly $2,100. TPS has long provided temporary status to people fleeing crises, but its protections are not permanent, and advocates warn the end could force many into detention or deportation, reshaping communities in places like Springfield, Ohio. Republicans criticise the ruling while some lawmakers seek extensions; the program currently covers about 1.7 million people across 17 countries.

via The Guardian|

#deportation #haiti #immigration

world13 days ago•1 min saved

Trump urges Damascus to confront Hezbollah, rattling Lebanon and Israel

With the White House cool on Israel’s war with Hezbollah, Trump proposes that Syria take on Hezbollah instead; Syria denies plans to intervene and says his comments were misconstrued, while Trump doubles down, sparking concern in Lebanon and Israel about a potential shift in regional strategy.

via The Boston Globe|

#hezbollah #israel #lebanon

us-news15 days ago•5 min saved

Court clears the way to end TPS protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians, overturning lower court blocks. The ruling may accelerate deportations for TPS recipients and could have broader implications for TPS programs. In a separate decision, the court also ruled that migrants must be physically on U.S. soil to seek asylum, a move that tightens border protections and aligns with the administration’s policy, while dissenters warned of humanitarian costs.

via BBC|

#haiti #immigration #supreme-court

politics16 days ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court clears path to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, potentially paving the way for deportations; the court said lower courts overstepped in reviewing the decision and held TPS designation decisions non-reviewable, with affected individuals able to seek other avenues such as asylum.

via NBC News|

#haiti #immigration #politics