Supreme Court backs Trump move to end Syrians’ deportation protections The decision affects some 6,100 Syrians who live in the United States. Syria
Explainer Syria’s energy push could soon get a major boost from Chevron: What to know The country's leaders are seeking to translate a flurry of oil and gas agreements into concrete investments and rebuild an industry devastated by more than a decade of war, sanctions and isolation. Syria
Syria opens trial of Wassim al-Assad, cousin of ousted president: What we know The trial follows another session in the case against Atef Najib, also a cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad, as Syrian authorities continue prosecuting figures linked to the former regime and its remnants. Syria
Culture Amid political setbacks, Kurds shine at the World Cup Kurdish players and clubs are making rare global gains on football’s biggest stage, offering a brief lift amid ongoing political setbacks across the region. Turkey
Analysis Why Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah is an unlikely bid By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Islamic State kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria, as clashes resume in Aleppo The two incidents demonstrated the continued dangers of the Syrian civil war, even as the conflict has wound down somewhat. Syria
Second attack on US military in Syria following Pentagon’s airstrikes The US military said it struck Iranian-affiliated targets in eastern Syria in response to an earlier drone attack. Syria
Algeria disbands migrant smuggling network to Europe, arrests nine Syrians The arrest of the network coincided with a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of Tunisia, killing five people. North Africa
Israel strikes Syria’s Aleppo airport for second time in two weeks The reported strike follows increased Israeli military planning against Iran, and comes in midst of Arab openness to the Assad government Syria
Iraqi Kurdish authorities hand over remains of Syrian Kurdish elite forces from mystery helicopter crash Circumstances of the helicopter crash have raised even more questions about the mission of those onboard. Syria
US announces $50 million in earthquake aid for Syria, Turkey The funding announcement brings the total US contribution since the Feb. 6 disaster to $235 million. Turkey
Analysis Assad's UAE visit aims to facilitate aid routes, Syria's return to Arab League Proposals to facilitate humanitarian aid and bring Syria back into the Arab League topped the agenda in the Syrian president’s second visit to the United Arab Emirates since the beginning of the civil war. By Salim A. Essaid
Why has the Kremlin upped its protocol for Syria's Assad in Russia? Public ceremonies for the Syrian leader, in contrast to his previous secret meetings, suggest that Assad is in a stronger position to negotiate with Moscow. Syria
Turkey-Syria summit postponed at last minute as Russia nudges rivals to reconcile The two countries' deputy foreign ministers plus those of Russia and Iran had been due to meet to discuss further rapprochement efforts. Turkey
Syria, Russia to sign 40 investment deals after Assad’s visit Syrian President Assad also said in an interview with Sputnik that he would not meet with Turkish President Erdogan until Turkey removes its troops from Syria. Syria
Saudi Arabia seizes 4.6 million amphetamine pills in bathroom shipment A Jordanian national was apprehended in Jeddah while receiving the amphetamine shipment hidden in ceramic toilets, sinks and washbasins. Legacy: Gulf
Syria’s Assad arrives in Russia for talks with Putin Assad’s visit comes ahead of a meeting between Syrian and Turkish diplomats in Russia. Syria
