Syria

State

The Syrian Arab Republic is a state in the Middle East, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The country borders Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Lebanon and Israel to the southwest. Its territory is 185,180 km², and its population in 2025 is estimated at over 23.5 million people. The capital and largest city is Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. From March 15, 2011, to December 8, 2024, the country experienced a civil war, after which a provisional government was formed.

2023

Syria restored its membership in the League of Arab States after a 12-year hiatus

2024

A rapid offensive by rebel forces began, leading to significant changes in the country

2024

Syrian rebels successfully captured major cities, including Aleppo

2024

The capital Damascus fell and the previous president fled

2024

The long-lasting civil war in the country ended

2024

A provisional government was formed to govern Syria

2024

Ukraine sent a humanitarian cargo of wheat flour to Syria

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Pentagon chief issues statement on attack on US military near Jordan-Syria border

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.

News of the World • January 28, 10:23 PM • 28265 views

Three US soldiers killed in a drone strike on a base in Jordan

Three American soldiers were killed and two dozen wounded in a drone strike on a US military base in Jordan. According to President Biden, the attack was carried out by militants in Syria and Iraq with the support of Iran.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:32 PM • 29115 views

January 28: International Personal Data Protection Day, Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine

January 28 is International Data Protection Day, established in 2007 by the Council of Europe to promote the protection of privacy rights. The concept of personal data protection and privacy was pioneered by Louis Brandeis, an American lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice from 1916 to 1939.

UNN Lite • January 28, 04:39 AM • 28614 views

Three more countries suspend funding for UNHCR in Gaza

The United Kingdom, Italy and Finland have suspended funding for the UN Refugee Agency in Gaza following allegations that some staff members were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Earlier, the United States, Australia and Canada also froze funding for the Agency.

News of the World • January 27, 03:50 PM • 34395 views