US Military Withdraws Its Forces From Base in Syria's Al Hasakah – Reports

Stars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria

The blitzkrieg offensive which ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 has sparked an explosive political and military reaction across the country. Al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, Israel extended its occupation …

Afghanistan: Is Iran Seeking an Alternative to Syria?

Executive Summary This report examines Iran’s evolving strategic posture in Afghanistan following the erosion of its influence in Syria. The loss of key proxy leaders, Israel’s war in Gaza, and Syria’s collapse as a reliable geographical link force Tehran …

US forces reportedly withdraw from military base in Syria

US military vehicles loaded with military supplies are leaving the base in the city of Ash Shaddadi, the Al Watan newspaper reported on Wednesday, adding that the columns are moving towards the Syrian-Iraqi border. Last week, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean …

In Aleppo, a testing ground for integration of Kurds into new Syria

About 15 4x4 vehicles, protected by armed and hooded men, sped through the streets of Achrafieh and Sheikh Maksoud. With a mixture of surprise and curiosity, residents watched the convoy pass. On April 16, the two predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of …

‘UnPHILtered’ | US Rep. Stutzman talks about meeting Syria’s new president

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman has recently returned from visiting the new president of Syria, Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The visit marked the first of American legislators to the West Asia nation since the ousting of former leader, Bashar al-Assad, …

World Bank to Support Syria in Energy and Digital Technology

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The World Bank has expressed its willingness to support Syria in selective sectors, notably energy and digital technology, following rare official engagements with Syrian representatives during the institution’s …

Kurdish National Council Leader Outlines Framework for Upcoming Unity Conference in Syria

By Kardo Roj QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A senior official from the Kurdish National Council (KNC, the Kurdish acronym ENKS) in Syria revealed key details on Wednesday regarding the highly anticipated Kurdish Unity Conference, scheduled to take place …

Dozens of Families Leave al-Arisha Camp in Northern Syria as Repatriation Efforts Expand

By Kardo Roj HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – Thirty-two displaced Syrian families departed al-Arisha Camp, also known as al-Sadd Camp, in the southern countryside of Hasakah on Wednesday, returning to their original homes in Deir ez-Zor and its surrounding …

Major Theft and Sabotage Strike Syria’s Deir ez-Zor Public Electricity Company

By Kardo Roj DEIR EZZOR, Syria (North Press) – Unknown assailants carried out a large-scale theft and act of sabotage targeting the General Electricity Company in Deir ez-Zor on Wednesday, causing severe damage to the public facility and exacerbating …