In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party established a …

2 days ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.

6 days ago · Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of U.S. and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

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Dec 8, 2025 · A year after the fall of the Assad regime opened the door to political and judicial reform, Syria’s future is still precarious.

3 days ago · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.

Dec 7, 2025 · On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary ...

Nov 17, 2025 · Syria ended a 14-year civil war last year, but the humanitarian crisis continues. Here’s what is happening in Syria, and what you can do to help people recover from the conflict.