(2025-04-09). Turkey-Backed SNA Reduces Presence in Syria's Afrin, Raising Hope Displaced Kurds May Return. news.antiwar.com There has been a lot of news surrounding Turkey and its allied militia, the self-described Syrian National Army (SNA), in Syria's Aleppo District since the regime change back in December. Overwhelmingly, it has been SNA forces attacking Kurds in places like Manbij and Kobani, with an eye toward moving further east along the border. With …
(2025-04-09). Civil society's data in north and east Syria is not secure. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-09). International Mine Awareness Day: Addressing the threat of explosive ordnance in Syria. icrc.org A statement from Stephan Sakalian, the Head of ICRC Delegation in Syria…
(2025-04-09). Trump congratulates Erdogan for "taking Syria" defenddemocracy.press Michael Gabriel Hernandez April 7, 2025 Trump says he told Netanyahu he 'has to be reasonable' about any disputes with Türkiye "Bibi, if you have a problem with Turkey, I really think you're going to be able to work it out. You know, I have a very, very good relationship with Turkey and with their …
(2025-04-09). Trump is foiling tricks, leaving Israel exposed on Iran, Syria, and its own economy. haaretz.com Trump, with his lack of diplomatic nuance, is heading toward negotiations with Iran, swapping Iran's puppet in Damascus with favored Turkey and insisting on the reduction of Israel's trade deficit, while Netanyahu is brushed off with slogans about how everything will be fine…
(2025-04-09). Israel and Türkiye in Syria: No Clash, Just a Division of Spoils. libya360.wordpress.com Gulriz Ergoz Despite public posturing, Israel and Türkiye are not adversaries in Syria but cooperative actors carving up the country along lines drawn by US-led regional designs. Two US-aligned states, led by populist strongmen who convert foreign policy into a domestic spectacle. Two allies of Washington, performing antagonism while quietly advancing a shared project in…
(2025-04-09). Syria's Dismantling of Massive Chemical Weapons Key To Lifting US Sanctions. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-09). UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Israeli Attacks Against Syria. news.antiwar.com The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks against Syria. Among the topics expected to be discussed are the April 2 attack in Daraa Governorate, which killed 11 civilians and wounded a number of others. Since the ouster of the Assad government in December, Israel …
(2025-04-09). US Senate Approves Mike Huckabee for Israel Ambassador Role. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-09). Bahrain Leaves Ambassador Post in Israel Vacant After Reassignment. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-09). Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Arrives in Honduras to Participate in 9th CELAC Summit. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, arrived in Honduras this afternoon for the 9th Summit of Presidents of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Tegucigalpa (the capital of Honduras). | On behalf of President Xiomara Castro, the general coordinator of the Libre party, Manuel Zelaya, welcomed the Cuban leader and the Cuban delegation to the historic meeting. They are joined in the Honduran capital by Cuba's minister of foreign affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, and ambassador Juan Roberto Loforte. | The trip marks Díaz-Canel's first official visit to the Central American nation. The…
(2025-04-08). Netanyahu Criticises Turkey, Then Watches Trump Showering Praises On Erdogan Inside White House. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between Israel and Turkey amid escalating tensions over Syrian airstrikes. Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "very smart" and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act "reasonably" in resolving disputes. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-08). Trump Offers To Mediate Israel-Turkey Talks Amid Syria Clash, Then Tells Netanyahu To Be Reasonable. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has ramped up diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation in between Turkey and Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between the two nations amid escalating tensions over Syrian airstrikes. Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "very smart" and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act "reasonably" in resolving disputes. The conflict intensified after Israel conducted airstrikes on Turkish-scoped airbases in Syria, prompting Turkey to accuse Israel of "expansionist aggression." Watch the video for more.
(2025-04-08). Syrian transitional president prioritizes civil peace, reconstruction. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian president for the transitional period, Ahmad Al-Shara, called on the ministers of the new government to prioritize the work aimed at consolidating civil peace and institutional reconstruction.
(2025-04-08). Half of Syria's population faces food insecurity. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) confirmed on Tuesday that half of Syria's population is facing food insecurity due to economic and living conditions in the country. A WFP statement released by several Syrian media outlets noted that this insecurity is due to the conflict, economic collapse, and recent escalation of violence. It indicated that more than seven million people remain internally displaced, and the infrastructure, homes, and services have been destroyed.
(2025-04-08). Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nidal Ahmad stands near his olive farm in Aleppo, Syria on March 4, 2025. Its location near a former Syrian Army military camp has prevented him from harvesting crops for years. Last December, Nidal returned to check on his land and lost his foot in a landmine explosion. | © 2025 Hibatullah Barakat, Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images…