#Syria

Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The arrest came two days after seven women and 12 children linked to IS returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp against the wishes of the Australian government.

Syria's energy ministry warned on Thursday of rising water levels on the Euphrates River after flooding in the north and east following increased flows from neighboring Turkey and recent rains.

Millions of Syrians are at growing risk of hunger after severe funding shortages forced the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to halve emergency food assistance, cutting support for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people across the country.

From Gulfnews RSS Feed: Amnesty calls for 'war crimes' probe into Israeli destruction of south Syria homes

The European Council says the move ‘sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria’.

Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.

Syria and Lebanon report progress on security, transport, and energy talks, hinting at potential shifts in regional cooperation and Lebanon’s crisis r

In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.

A man who reportedly travelled to Syria to help bring the women to Australia, has been arrested on an unrelated assault charge.

Australia’s department of home affairs estimates that more than 200 Australians, including men, women and children, travelled to Syria and Iraq between 2012 and 2019 to support or join the terrorist group

Three women have been charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group

Three women have been charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group.

Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisation

The women flew back to Australia from Syria after years in a refugee camp. Children were also among the returnees.

From Independent RSS Feed: Australian women and children Linked to ISIS return home as arrests expected at airport

Group of 13 women and children left Syria for Australia on Wednesday, with authorities saying some adults may be charged

St. George Orthodox Cathedral in the Syrian city of Al-Hasakah has reopened following a four-year restoration, with the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch attending the consecration ceremony

Police chief says some members of returning group will be arrested and charged and others kept under investigation

The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.