Syria
Trump Administration Expands Travel Ban to 20 Additional Countries and Palestinian Authority: Full Analysis and Impact
Dec 17, 2025 10:40 am CST
The Trump administration has significantly expanded US travel restrictions to include 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by entry limitations. Five countries now face complete travel bans, while 15 others face partial restrictions. The expanded policy, effective January 1, affects both visitors and immigrants with specific exemptions for certain visa holders. Officials cite document fraud, vetting challenges, and security concerns as key justifications for these sweeping changes.
President Trump Vows Strong Retaliation After ISIS Kills Three Americans in Syria Attack
Dec 14, 2025 11:03 am CST
President Donald Trump has promised "serious retaliation" following an ISIS attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian interpreter. The ambush near Palmyra also wounded three additional service members, with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressing outrage over the incident. This marks the first fatal attack on American forces since Assad's fall from power, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite IS's territorial defeat in 2019.
Shocking Leaked Video Shows Former Syrian President Assad Calling for "Slaughter" in Ghouta and Mocking Putin
Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Controversial videos of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have surfaced online, revealing disturbing private conversations where he calls for "slaughter" in Ghouta and mocks Russian President Putin. The leaked footage emerges as Syria marks the first anniversary of Assad's overthrow, providing a glimpse into the former dictator's mindset during his regime that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced citizens.
Historic Meeting: Trump Hosts Former Al-Qaeda Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough
Nov 12, 2025 11:12 pm CST
In an unprecedented diplomatic event, US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader since 1946. The meeting between Trump and the former Al-Qaeda commander, once carrying a $10 million US bounty, featured lighthearted moments and discussions about sanctions relief, signaling a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations.
Historic Meeting: Syrian President Al-Sharaa Welcomed at White House as Trump Lifts Sanctions
Nov 11, 2025 04:23 am CST
President Donald Trump hosts Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House following the lifting of sanctions against Syria. This historic diplomatic engagement marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state to the White House since Syria's 1946 independence, as al-Sharaa seeks permanent sanctions relief following the fall of the Assad regime.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic First Visit to the United States to Meet President Trump
Nov 09, 2025 09:39 am CST
In a historic diplomatic milestone, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit America since Syria's 1946 independence. Following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist, Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security and potential rebuilding assistance for war-torn Syria.
US Removes Syria's President Al-Sharaa From Terrorism Blacklist Before Historic Washington Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 10:27 am CST
The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist prior to his landmark White House visit with President Trump. This diplomatic shift follows UN sanctions removal and recognizes Syria's new leadership after the Assad regime's fall, despite concerns from regional ally Israel.
UN Removes Sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Ahead of Historic Trump Meeting
Nov 07, 2025 05:02 am CST
The United Nations Security Council has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa just before his scheduled White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. The US-drafted resolution also removed restrictions on Syria's Interior Minister as Washington shifts its policy toward Damascus following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and 13 years of civil war.
France Issues Third Arrest Warrant Against Bashar al-Assad for Syrian Chemical Attacks
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
France has issued a third arrest warrant against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for deadly chemical attacks in 2013, including those in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people with sarin nerve gas. This warrant replaces a previous one annulled due to presidential immunity and joins two other outstanding warrants against Assad, who now lives in exile in Russia following his overthrow in Syria's devastating civil war.
Post-Assad Syria: Sectarian Violence and Execution-Style Killings Plague Suwayda Region
Oct 23, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Ten months after Bashar al-Assad's fall, Syria faces renewed sectarian violence as Ahmed al-Shara's government fails to protect minorities. The Suwayda massacre, documented through verified videos showing execution-style killings of Druze civilians, has led to calls for secession as religious tensions escalate across the fractured nation.