Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes

In Syria, Israel launched rare attacks on forces of the new government, while in Lebanon it took aim at the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

State-run al-Ikhbariya TV reported that tanks and armoured vehicles were withdrawn from residential areas in an apparent effort to de-escalate.

The violent clashes in Syria and subsequent Israeli attack have pushed a potential bilateral security agreement further off.

Syrian government forces entered the battle-hit province of Suwayda on Tuesday, followed by an announcement of a complete cease-fire by the

Syrian activist relays discussion with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa about his interest in peace deal with Israel, but several key issues remain between the two countries.

Trump to unveil major new arms support for Ukraine Apparently fed up with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unwillingness to pause an intensified air and ground offensive against Ukraine, US President Donald Trump says Washington US will provide Kyiv with Patriot missile systems and other powerful weapons.