Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
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Former Qatar PM: Netanyahu using Iran war to reshape Middle East
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim warns Strait of Hormuz crisis is most dangerous fallout of war on Iran, calls for ‘Gulf NATO’.
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Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster
The reshuffle by President Ahmed al-Sharaa comes amid protests over alleged poor governance.
Syria and Lebanon make ‘significant progress’ at talks on joint interests
In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.
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ISIL-linked Australian women arrested at airports
Three ISIL-linked Australian women have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney.
Published On 7 May 2026
Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.
Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations
Authorities say the cell was planning ‘targeted assassinations against high-level government officials’.
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Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?
Suwayda has emerged as a new Captagon hub in Syria, triggering Jordanian strikes and a regional security crisis.
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Syria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blo
Syria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.
Published On 2 May 2026
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3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
Published On 29 Apr 2026
From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
