Syria arrests Amjad Youssef, Tadamoun massacre perpetrator: What to know Amjad Youssef appeared on video, allegedly killing dozens of civilians in 2013; he is the latest member of the Assad regime to be captured by the new Syrian government. Syria
Analysis 'Is it worth it?' Syria's Sharaa faces backlash over Missy Elliott performance Backlash erupts after dancers perform to Missy Elliott’s “Work It,” exposing the tightrope between Sharaa’s outreach to the West and pressure from his Islamist base. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Syria’s Sharaa makes fourth visit to Saudi Arabia, first since Iran war: What to know The visit comes in light of the deepening economic relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia post-Assad. Syria
How Syria's border opening with Iraq redefines Turkey-Kurd balance After years of closure, the reopening of al-Yaaroubiya crossing is redrawing Kurdish economic leverage and reinforcing Turkey’s regional strategy. Syria
Analysis As Lebanon-Israel talks loom, can Syria help in curbing Hezbollah? By Danny Makki In London, reporting on Syrian politics and culture
Analysis Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Syrian businessman with ties to Assad killed in suspected Israeli airstrike If confirmed, the strike would be a bold step for Israel's clandestine operations in Syria, taking out an Assad regime insider from a family that has long brokered oil shipments, arms deals and illicit financing across the civil war's front lines. Syria
Syrians in Turkey change attire, avoid cars after mob attacks Mob attacks on Syrians in Turkey are forcing Syrians to make themselves invisible. Turkey
Analysis As Erdogan woos Assad, is Turkey-Syria reconciliation rhetoric or reality? While the Turkish president has signaled he’s open to mending fences with his Syrian counterpart, the path to reconciliation is full of pitfalls. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Saudi Arabia and Syria resume regular flights as thaw with Assad advances The move signals a new step toward further developing the relations between the two countries. Syria
Who was Luna al-Shibl, adviser to Syria's Assad who died in car crash? Shibl, a former Al Jazeera journalist, was a key adviser to Assad who accompanied the Syrian president on international trips including China. Syria
Erdogan open to hosting Assad, Putin as Syria-Turkey channels widen The remarks came as both Erdogan and Assad raised the possibility of resuming dialogue between Ankara and Damascus. Turkey
Erdogan reassures Syrian rebels but says Turkey open to talks with Assad The Turkish president also ruled out a potential withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria in the near future, citing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Turkey
7 killed in Syria as Turkey detains nearly 450 people over anti-refugee riots The detentions follow protests that broke out Sunday night and spread to other provinces on Monday. Turkey
4 dead in northern Syria protests following Turkey's anti-refugee riots The riots targeting Syrian refugees in central Turkey have led to anti-Turkey protests in northern Syria. Turkey
As Assad 'welcomes' mending ties with Turkey, can Russia or Iraq mediate? The stalled Ankara-Damascus dialogue is likely to see some fast developments, one expert says, though he warns not to expect too much thanks to complications including the upcoming US elections. Turkey
Israel strikes Syria, hits deeper in Lebanon as Hezbollah tensions grow Strikes believed conducted by Israel have increased inside Syria in response to repeated attacks by pro-Iranian groups against Israel since the Gaza war began. Syria
Paris court upholds France's arrest warrant for Assad: What we know Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is wanted in France for his alleged involvement in a 2013 chemical attacks in Ghouta and Douma that left as many as 1,000 people killed. Syria