Middle East

Syrian authorities to review all detainee cases after taking over northeastern prisons

Syrian authorities to review all detainee cases after taking over northeastern prisons

Interior Ministry says security deployed in Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor provinces to prevent escapes, restore order

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Syria calls SDF's release of ISIS detainees in Hasakah a ‘serious security breach’
19.01.2026

Syria calls SDF's release of ISIS detainees in Hasakah a ‘serious security breach’

Syrian government categorically rejects ‘any attempt to use terrorism file as tool of political or security blackmail’

Gaza government says ready to transfer powers to technocratic committee to run enclave
19.01.2026

Gaza government says ready to transfer powers to technocratic committee to run enclave

National Committee for the Administration of Gaza formed as part of 2nd phase of ceasefire deal

Syrian Central Bank to open Raqqa branch in nation’s north
19.01.2026

Syrian Central Bank to open Raqqa branch in nation’s north

Decision marks massive leap in restoring banking services in Syria, following ceasefire and integration deal between government and SDF group

Israeli army launches airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
19.01.2026

Israeli army launches airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Army claims attacks targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

 Israeli army kills 3 Palestinians, strikes multiple areas in Gaza despite ceasefire
19.01.2026

Israeli army kills 3 Palestinians, strikes multiple areas in Gaza despite ceasefire

Additional injuries reported as Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire hit Gaza