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Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court

The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.

Euronews

Trial of Syrian man accused of torture during Syria's civil war begins in the Netherlands

A Syrian man accused of crimes against humanity has denied charges of torture and sexual violence in a trial in the Netherlands

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

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Easter festivities muted for Syrian Christians after recent violence

Syrian Christians saw their Easter celebrations confined to church prayers after armed groups attacked the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Hama on 27 March. Euronews spoke to the faithful in the country on one of Christianity's most important holidays.

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The Hair of the Pigeon by Mohammed Massoud Morsi review – an epic tale of a refugee’s journey

The Egyptian-Danish-Australian journalist’s second novel spans continents, following a Palestinian teen as he comes of age during the Syrian civil war and is forced into exile

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus in a surprise visit on Sunday, for his first official visit to Syria after the fall of the pro-Russian al-Assad regime.

Euronews

Ukraine seeks defence ties in Middle East as Zelensky visits Damascus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a visit that underscores Kyiv’s growing diplomatic push across the Middle East as it seeks fresh security partnerships amid its ongoing war with Russia.

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French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism

Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism.

Euronews

What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

The Conversation

American journalist Shelly Kittleson received threats before being kidnapped in Baghdad

Iranian-affiliated militias have targeted American facilities across Iraq as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran rages

The Independent UK

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say

State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in Baghdad

The Guardian - UK

Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad

Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.

Euronews

Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home

The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government

The Guardian - UK

Four million people across the Gulf could be pushed into poverty by war in Iran, UN warns

The worst-affected would be in GCC countries and in the Levant, with each region set to lose more than 5.2 percent of their GDP

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Syrian President al-Sharaa meets Starmer on first UK visit after years of strain; migration, border security on agenda

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of ties between the two countries after years of strained relations.

Euronews

Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.

International Business Times UK

Israeli Army Footage Sparks Concern as Alpinist Unit Crosses Syria into Lebanon Amid Border Crisis

IDF Alpinist Unit crosses from Syria into southern Lebanon amid rising Hezbollah tensions, footage shows elite mountain troops in action

The Independent UK

Sectarian attacks rock a Christian town in Syria after a dispute

Sectarian violence has hit a Christian town in central Syria after an argument spilled into a wider attack

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The Independent UK

Scathing UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last year

A U.N. inquiry says Syria shows no sign it has investigated alleged abuses by its forces during deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida province

The Conversation

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

On October 6 1973, the Yom Kippur War – mainly involving Egypt, Syria and Israel –triggered one of the biggest energy crises of the 20th century. Eleven days later, several Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced they would stop selling oil to countries supporting…

The Times of India

Give Green Cards to TPS holders: Florida Democrat introduces new bill. Is it possible?

Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida introduced a new bill, Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would give Green Card to those who have Temporary Protected Status in the US. This status is for the people of war-torn countries or countries hit by natural disasters who can't stay in their country…

The Independent UK

Syrian authorities' new limits on alcohol sales in Damascus spark backlash

Crowds of Syrians have rallied to protest authorities’ efforts to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol in Damascus

The Independent UK

Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Kurds are returning to Syria’s Afrin district and celebrating the Nowruz spring festival openly for the first time in years

The Conversation

Syrian ex-colonel faces crimes against humanity charges in landmark case for UK – expert explains

A former colonel in Syria’s Air Force Intelligence Directorate appeared in court this month in a landmark crimes against humanity case.

Radio France Internationale

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

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