Syria News Today

The latest Syria news from 11 sources, including Jerusalem Post, Middle East Monitor, Asharq Al-Awsat. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-20 18:01 UTC.

Jerusalem Post ·

Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons

The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under As…

Middle East Monitor ·

Israeli tanks spotted near former governor’s office in Quneitra, southern Syria

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Asharq Al-Awsat ·

Türkiye Troops to Stay in Syria, Iraq ‘Until Border Security Ensured’, Defense Minister Says

Kurdistan24 ·

Türkiye to Keep Troops in Syria, Iraq Until Borders Secure

Türkiye will keep troops in Syria and Iraq until border security is ensured, Defense Minister Yasar Guler told AFP, adding the PKK must fully dissolve.

Al-Monitor ·

Turkey troops to stay in Syria, Iraq 'until border security ensured', defence minister tells AFP

Turkey will keep its own troops in Syria and Iraq until border security with its two neighbours has been fully ensured, Defence Minister Yasar Guler told AFP. "…

Turkish Minute ·

Turkey to keep troops in Syria, Iraq until borders secure: defense minister

Turkey will keep its troops in Syria and Iraq until security along its borders with both countries has been ensured, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler told Agence Fr…

Al-Monitor ·

Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of the missing

By Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - DNA testing has helped identify the remains of missing people in at least three cases in Syria this year, the count…

IRNA English ·

Israeli forces commit new aggression in southern Syria

Tehran, IRNA – The Israeli army has committed another act of aggression against Syria, launching a new incursion into that country’s southern part.

Middle East Monitor ·

Erdogan warns Israel against attempts to stir chaos in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech as he attends Village Headmen’s Day Meeting Program at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on O…

Iraq Business News ·

Iraq's Oil Exports "Rise to 3.4m bpd"

By John Lee. Iraq's oil export rate has reportedly risen to more than 3.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in the current month, up from an average of 3 million bp…

Defense One ·

US withdrawal won’t end the region’s ISIS dilemma

Iraq, Syria, and their regional partners must cooperate to replace what U.S. troops once provided.

Foreign Policy ·

Sending Syrian Soldiers to Yemen Would Be a Mistake

Washington and Riyadh risk sacrificing Syrian stability by pressuring Damascus to join their war.

BBC Middle East ·

Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children

SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.

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