(2025-04-17). Assailing the U.S. Institute of Peace. counterpunch.org 
Amid Russian attacks on Ukraine, genocide in Gaza, and civil wars in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, violence persists in corners of our world unfamiliar to most Americans. At home, on the other hand, the Trump administration liquidated the voting board of the United States Institute of Peace last month, a prelude to destroying its operation
(2025-04-17). Syria launches a fund to encourage investments. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Investment in Syria Authority launched a fund on Thursday to attract investments and establish projects in several productive and service sectors across the country.
(2025-04-16). Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, April 16 (RHC) ⚪ Israel's defense minister says that Israeli troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, as the military tightens its grip on several occupied territories. "Unlike in the past, the [Israeli military] is not evacuating areas that have been cleared and seized," Israel Katz said in a statement on Wednesday.
(2025-04-16). Journalist Medhurst ordered to surrender to Heathrow police 15 May. skwawkbox.org 
State persecution of journalists continues as Syrian-born writer and broadcaster kept in limbo for months under misused Terrorism Act now told to turn himself in Richard Medhurst, the Syrian-born British journalist and son of Nobel Peace Prize winners who was arrested by police last August as part of the Starmer regime's misuse of anti-terror laws …
(2025-04-16). 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…
(2025-04-16). U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region. twz.com 
The U.S. withdrawing a significant portion of its troops from Syria could see notable shifts in the ongoing power struggle in the war-torn country.
(2025-04-16). Syria to recognise Israel by end 2026. strategic-culture.su A British diplomatic source tells me that "President" al-Jolani aka al-Sharaa has assured the UK that Syria will "normalise relations" with Israel, recognise the State of Israel and exchange ambassadors, by the end of 2026. This is part of a deal in exchange for substantial Western financial support and the lifting of sanctions on Syria.
(2025-04-16). UAE may need al-Sharaa as much as he needs it. Here's why. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Syria's new government seeks greater recognition and legitimacy from Western and Arab states, making President Ahmed al-Sharaa's April 13
(2025-04-16). Tommy Robinson loses Court of Appeal challenge against prison sentence. leftfootforward.org Far-right thug Tommy Robinson has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against the length of his prison sentence for contempt of court. | Robinson, 42, was jailed for 18 months in October last year after admitting breaching a 2021 High Court order banning him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel. | In recent months, Elon Musk has also backed Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, with the billionaire owner of X posting and reposting calls for Robinson to be released from prison. | Robinson was sentenced to prison after making false accusations a…
(2025-04-16). The Brutal Sectarian History of Western, Zionist and Turkish Proxies in Syria. orinocotribune.com 
By Vanessa Beeley — Apr 13, 2025 | In recent weeks, a harrowing testimony came to light from the Syrian coastal area. The testimony of an Alawite father from the Hama countryside, on the brutal murder of his son by Jolani's terrorist gangs (HTS). | On March 7th, HTS terrorists stormed the village of Al Rasafa in the Masyaf countryside (south of Homs). They raided homes, abusing and beating the residents. The father's eldest son was abducted along with his younger child who is suffering from cancer. | As the terrorists withdrew, another group intervened to secure the return of the sick child to his family. Wh…