World Aug 25 Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army By Associated Press
World Aug 24 U.S. ambassador clarifies comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey has clarified his comments on Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights. Ambassador… By Abby Sewell, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press
World Aug 21 Watch 7:52 U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an “unnecessary escalation that does… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Nation Aug 05 They lost their work permits and their legal status. Returning to Haiti is still 'unimaginable' Approximately 350,000 Haitians and Syrians who have remade their lives in the United States are now at a crossroads. Their work permits and legal status have expired, yet their home countries haven’t recovered from the crises that drove them to… By Maria Ramirez Uribe
World Aug 03 Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday, and other developments in the Middle East fter calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks to wind down the war would start. By Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Jul 12 Syria's new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad By Associated Press The launch of the parliament indicates Syria is moving ahead with drafting new laws as it recovers from decades of brutal rule under the Assad family and a deadly civil war that killed about half a million people. Continue reading
Jul 09 What's next for immigrants with TPS after Supreme Court ruling? By Maria Ramirez Uribe The legal status of nearly 1.3 million immigrants facing war or environmental disasters in their home countries is up in the air following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. In a 6-3 decision, the… Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Trump says he thinks he'll remove Syria from terrorism list during al-Sharaa meeting By Associated Press Syria has been on the list since 1979. Continue reading
Jul 07 Explosions rock Syria's capital during French President Macron's visit By Omar Albam, Ghaith Alsayed, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded. Continue reading
Jun 25 Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end temporary protected status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries. Continue reading