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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Russia recruits Syrians to fight in Ukraine in exchange for citizenship - media

Syrian citizens are being deceived into signing contracts with the Russian military, promising them jobs and citizenship, but in reality being sent to fight in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 10:19 PM • 27298 views

"We are not afraid of war": Iran warns US it won't let any attack go unanswered

Iran warns that it will respond decisively to any US attack and will not tolerate threats in response to the ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers.

News of the World • February 1, 08:24 AM • 22156 views

Ukraine has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index: it received 36 points out of 100

In 2023, Ukraine was ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the Global Corruption Perceptions Index, improving its position by 3 points and receiving 36 points out of 100. Over the past 10 years since the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine has added 11 points, the largest increase among the current EU candidate countries.

Society • January 30, 09:24 AM • 29222 views

Bloomberg: Attack on US base in Jordan puts Biden in front of the most significant challenge of his presidency

The US said Iranian-backed militants attacked troops stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, killing three and wounding 25 others.

News of the World • January 29, 02:28 AM • 28600 views

U.S. Senator Calls for Response to Shelling of US Base with Strike on Iran

U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham called for a retaliatory strike against Iran in response to the January 28 drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan near the border with Syria that killed 3 U.S. servicemen. Graham called on the Biden administration to "strike important targets inside Iran" to deter future aggression.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 02:03 AM • 36758 views

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 • 28283 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 • 29152 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 • 28649 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 • 34424 views