The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that, when security forces discovered the suspects, they found nearly 20 kilograms of explosives -- alongside leaflets, slogans and symbols indicating extremist backgrounds.

The development of Syria’s energy sector is crucial for the Syrian government as it is witnessing a major transformation in light of international diplomatic and economic openness that has resulted in various agreements, with the aim of modernizing the infrastructure and achieving energy security.

Israel and Syria currently face an opportunity for détente for the first time in decades. The collapse of Assad, shifting regional alliances, and a weakened Iran open the door to new possibilities amid an atmosphere of geopolitical change,

Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with Dubai-based DP World to redevelop its Tartous port in a bid to speed up post-war reconstruction. State news agency SANA said the deal was signed in Damascus on Sunday between DP World and the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, in the presence of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The Kurdish-led administration in northeast Syria (Rojava) on Sunday reiterated its call for a “decentralized Syria” built on democratic and pluralistic foundations, while firmly rejecting accusations of separatist ambitions and reaffirming its “unequivocal” commitment to Syria’s

A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the latest round of talks. U.S.

The meeting is expected to focus on “the recent Israeli military presence in Syria”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.