Media coverage, 26 April 2026
Items: 177 · Sources: 37 · Breaking: 37 · Top governorates: Damascus, Aleppo, Al-Hasakah
Governance 55
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Al-Jazirah Newspaper source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Al-Quds Al-Arabi source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Trial of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus (judicial source) - SWI swissinfo.ch source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Flash floods in the Badia.. and the Hama-Raqqa road is cut off source ↗
- The Syrian Observer Rights Groups Warn of Expanding Executive Power in Syria’s Transitional Phase source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Minister of Emergency Situations explains the effects of the floods and the measures taken to address them. source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Minister of Emergency Situations explains the effects of the floods and the measures taken to address them. source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Neglected by the former regime.. Al-Shaghour Health center to be put into service within a month source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR His trial has begun in Damascus.. Can Bashar al-Assad be extradited from Russia? - ajnet.me source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR His trial has begun in Damascus.. Can Bashar al-Assad be extradited from Russia? - Al Jazeera Net source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria.. Trial of the Butcher of Daraa and Killer of Children Begins.. Who is Atef Najib? - Akhbar Al-Ghad source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Bar Association forms a "defense committee" for the victims' families in the trial of Atef Najib source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria A judge who faced execution puts Atef Najib on trial and breaks the legacy of impunity source ↗
- SANA Arabic A workshop on legal awareness of transitional justice at the Bar Association source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR First public trial of former regime figures in Damascus.. Atef Najib appears, and in-absentia prosecutions target al-Assad and his brother source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR The first trial sessions for Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher, and security officials begin in Damascus - Asharq Newspaper source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Arab 48 source ↗
- SANA Arabic Two siblings die following a house fire in Jaramana, rural Damascus source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The first session of Atef Najib's trial concludes.. and the judiciary: May 10 is the date for the second session source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Details of Bashar al-Assad's trial in absentia in Damascus - Al-Bawaba News source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Daraa… Justice begins from the cradle of the Syrian revolution source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Far from any debate outside the legal framework, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee continues to perform its duty with impartiality and justice, governed… source ↗
- Syria TV (RSS) Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan.. From a death sentence to the trial of the symbols of the ousted regime source ↗
- SANA Arabic The first session of the trials of the symbols of the former regime and Atef Najib before the Fourth Criminal Court has concluded. source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria A legal reading of the trial in absentia.. the absence of the defendant does not negate justice source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria: Trial of Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher begins in absentia in Damascus - France 24 source ↗
- France 24 Arabic Syria: Trial of Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher begins in absentia in Damascus source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) May 10th: Public trial of senior figures of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria postponed (Photos) - Masrawy source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) May 10th: Public trial of senior figures of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria postponed (Photos) - Masrawy source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus (judicial source) - MSN source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR The first trial sessions for Bashar al-Assad in absentia begin in Damascus - Youm7 source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Transitional justice trials in Syria begin with al-Assad - Independent Arabia source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria.. The first public trial of senior figures of the Assad regime begins - Al Arabiya source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Al-Wasat Gate source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus… - Al-Ghad Newspaper source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The first criminals of the defunct regime face justice.. Who is Atef Najib? source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus source ↗
- Asharq Al-Awsat (AR) Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Syria: Trial of Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Sky News Arabia source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus - Al Arabiya source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Trial of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad begins in absentia in Damascus (judicial source) - Monte Carlo Doualiya source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Syrian Post branch in Homs begins issuing criminal record documents to citizens source ↗
- Ronahi TV Details of the Women's Protection Units support campaign program revealed source ↗
- Alarabiya (RSS) Syria.. The first public trial of senior figures of the Assad regime begins - Al Arabiya source ↗
- Syria TV (RSS) "The Trial of Atef Najib".. The Judiciary Sets the Date for the Second Session to Try Figures of the Ousted Regime source ↗
- RT Arabic Damascus Criminal Court decides to interrogate symbols of the "Assad era" on May 10 and considers today's session preparatory (video) source ↗
- Ronahi TV Launch of a campaign to support the Women's Protection Units and demand their inclusion in the Ministry of Defense structure source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria: The first public trial of senior figures of the ousted regime begins at the Palace of Justice in Damascus - Shorouk News source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria begins the trial of the former regime's figures.. al-Sharaa meets Jumblatt - Ain Libya source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Syria.. Public trial of Atef Najib begins before the Criminal Court in Damascus - Rai Al-Youm source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Public prosecution. Anadolu Ajansı source ↗
- Ronahi TV A former security official in the Ba'ath regime faces trial in Damascus over the events in Daraa source ↗
- North Press Agency Shots fired force evacuation at White House Correspondents’ Dinner source ↗
- Ronahi TV Human rights activist Hassan Bro: Decree 13 is a first step that is not enough without constitutional recognition of the Kurdish language source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) The first public trials.. symbols of the Assad regime before the Syrian judiciary - Erem News source ↗
Politics 26
- Google News Syria EN Syrian court conducts first hearing in trial of Bashar al-Assad - Le Monde.fr source ↗
- AFP Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies - Digital Journal source ↗
- Al-Monitor Syria Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies - Al-Monitor source ↗
- AFP Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies - France 24 source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies - Iosco County News Herald source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies source ↗
- Google News Syria EN First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus source ↗
- Al Jazeera English First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria begins trial of first Assad-era official in Damascus - Middle East Eye source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - Ottumwa Courier source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus source ↗
- Asharq Al-Awsat (AR) Al-Sharaa - Jumblatt meeting: Overcoming the As-Suwayda events and toppling the "minorities alliance" source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus source ↗
- Al Jazeera English Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus source ↗
- The New Arab Syria's first trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus source ↗
- Asharq Al-Awsat (EN) Syria’s First Public Trial of Assad-era Officials Opens in Damascus source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - The Washington Post source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - The Killeen Daily Herald source ↗
- English Alarabiya (RSS) Syria’s first public trial of al-Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - Al Arabiya English source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - Audacy source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - WRAL source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - WKMG source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - The Tribune-Democrat source ↗
- AP (via Google News) Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus - AP News source ↗
Economy 24
- Al-Watan Syria "The Central Bank" discusses reopening its branches in al-Hasakah and Raqqa source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Two young men die due to flash floods in the eastern Badia source ↗
- Google News Raqqa AR Central Bank of Syria discusses reopening its branches in al-Hasakah and Raqqa and developing banking services source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Central Bank of Syria discusses reopening its branches in al-Hasakah and Raqqa and developing banking services. source ↗
- Central Bank of Syria (TG) Central Bank of Syria discusses reopening its branches in al-Hasakah and Raqqa and developing banking services source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Al-Watan correspondent in Raqqa: Two Syrian Arab Army soldiers martyred by a landmine explosion in the Tal Abyad area in the northern countryside of the… source ↗
- Rif Dimashq Governorate (TG) Restoration and rehabilitation work continues at the Khaled Bakoura al-Lahham school in the city of Douma in Rural Damascus, through the efforts of the local… source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Local Administration organizes a workshop for digital capacity building in the governorates and real estate departments. source ↗
- Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TG) The Syrian Arab Republic condemns the armed attack that targeted a dinner party in Washington source ↗
- SANA Arabic Opening of "Sarrin Post Center" in Ayn al-Arab.. The Postal Establishment: It provides vital services to citizens source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The Ministry of Economy bans the pre-mincing of meat.. and "Consumer Protection": Its sale spread due to high prices source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Assistant Minister of Energy to "Al-Watan": A timeline for producing fertilizers from oil shale.. and the studies are completely free source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria "Al-Ashghal" launches the "Eighth Gate" project in Yaafour, rural Damascus source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Sawsan Abu Afar to "Al-Watan": Tragedy is difficult and exhausting.. and giving birth to "Sonata" is the most beautiful thing in my life source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Ministry of Housing signs a contract addendum for the "Eighth Gate" project in Yaafour, Rural Damascus, with Emirati partners. source ↗
- Syrian Red Crescent (TG) To expand green spaces and encourage environmental care, volunteers from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent participated with the residents of Maarat al-Artiq… source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The plan to house five million displaced people in tents.. between ambition and reality source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Tishreen Club issues a statement regarding sanctions and financial fines source ↗
- Syria TV (RSS) The exchange rate of the Syrian and Turkish lira against the dollar in Syria on Sunday 26-04-2026 source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Minister of Agriculture discusses enhancing cooperation and investment in the agricultural sector with the Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce. source ↗
- Google News Raqqa AR Continuation of the series of enforced disappearances… The arrest of a young man in the city of Raqqa after his return raises concerns - Syrian Observatory for… source ↗
- SANA Arabic Intellectual property.. a fundamental pillar for protecting innovation and strengthening the knowledge economy source ↗
- SANA Arabic Study reveals the possibility of turning chicken eggs into a source of medical proteins source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Due to insults, stones, and flares.. more than one hundred million Syrian pounds in fines and a match for Tishreen without spectators source ↗
Displacement 16
- Google News Syria Refugees Enhanced Regional Survey on Syrian Refugees’ Perceptions and Intentions on Return to Syria: Wave 2 (April 2026) | Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon - ReliefWeb source ↗
- Google News Aleppo AR Emergency services warn of flash floods in the countryside of Hama and Aleppo and prepare to evacuate areas - Syria as we dream source ↗
- The Syrian Observer Sharaa Meets Jumblatt at the People’s Palace in Damascus source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Ministry of Health launches a campaign for soft tissue tumor surgery at Aleppo University Hospital and Idlib Surgical Hospital. source ↗
- Google News Homs AR Thwarting a massive drug shipment smuggling attempt and dismantling an international network in the countryside of Damascus and Homs source ↗
- SANA Arabic Thwarting a massive drug shipment smuggling attempt and dismantling an international network in the countryside of Damascus and Homs source ↗
- Syrian Ministry of Interior (TG) The Anti-Narcotics Administration, in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances in the Republic of Iraq, thwarted an… source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria An important step to increase electricity supply hours in Qamishli, in the countryside of Hasakah source ↗
- Google News Deir Ezzor AR Angry protests and riots in the Deir ez-Zor countryside.. Families of detainees block roads to denounce the transfer of their children to Iraq - Syrian… source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Did the Israeli war on Lebanon contribute to the return of Syrians to their country? source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Jumblatt in Damascus: A pivotal meeting with al-Sharaa and messages that transcend the borders between Lebanon and Syria source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The coach of Jihad men, the circumstances have failed us. Back to our position among adults is our ambition source ↗
- Ronahi TV The number of Syrian refugees in the German state of Saxony is declining source ↗
- Hawar News Agency On the anniversary of withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon… Will they return again? - ANHA source ↗
- ReliefWeb Syria Enhanced regional survey on Syrian refugees’ perceptions and intentions on return to Syria: wave 2 (April 2026) | Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon source ↗
- ReliefWeb Syria Enhanced regional survey on Syrian refugees’ perceptions and intentions on return to Syria: wave 2 (April 2026) | Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon source ↗
Education 13
- SANA Arabic Conclusion of the Children's Book Fair activities at the Syrian National Library in Damascus source ↗
- Google News Raqqa AR The Central Bank discusses reopening its branches in al-Hasakah and Raqqa source ↗
- Syrian Ministry of Higher Ed/Research (TG) Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Marwan al-Halabi meets with representatives of Syrian students in Lebanon. source ↗
- SANA Arabic Under the slogan "The vaccine protects your child and protects your community".. The Ministry of Health launches vaccination days source ↗
- Ronahi TV Families of Syrian detainees held by Israeli forces demand urgent action to reveal the fate of their children source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Student dissatisfaction with the "Urological Surgery" exam.. and promises of upcoming solutions source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria Offering interactive activities that combine the joy of reading and creativity.. The "Cultural Bus" arrives at the "Children's Book" exhibition source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Ministry of Administrative Development and the Virtual University organize an entrance exam for the Master of Digital Transformation Management source ↗
- SANA Arabic At the children's book fair… the cultural bus opens horizons of knowledge for children source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Quality and Accreditation Commission determines the location and date of the written exam for applicants to its employment competition. source ↗
- Ronahi TV The body of the drowned child is found after three days of searching source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR The Shadows met the law in Damascus. The highlight of the files on the search table source ↗
- SANA Arabic UAE Cybersecurity emphasizes adopting advanced technical solutions to protect digital identities source ↗
Human rights 11
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Al-Sharaa: Justice will remain one of the highest values that the Syrian people have championed - Masrawy source ↗
- The Syrian Observer Amjad Youssef’s Confession Puts the Tadamon Massacre Back at the Center of Syria’s Justice Debate source ↗
- The Syrian Observer Syria Opens Trial of Atef Najib in Landmark Transitional Justice Case source ↗
- Google News Homs AR Continuing the chaos.. A young man injured during a fight in Homs - Syrian Observatory for Human Rights source ↗
- Google News Idlib AR Damage to al-Sihah dam in the Idlib countryside closes the Abu al-Duhur – Humaymat al-Dayir road and warns of a catastrophe - Syrian Observatory for Human… source ↗
- SANA Arabic Al-Shabiba defeats Al-Karamah in the men's basketball league source ↗
- Ronahi TV About 30,000 forcibly displaced people from Gire Spi/Tell Abyad remain outside their original areas. source ↗
- SANA Arabic Hisham al-Zaouqi: Screening Syrian revolution films in Damascus is a reclamation of the story in its original place source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) A wing for Syrians in "Israel's Guantanamo"… What did one of those released say about the interrogation and solitary confinement? - Al-Quds Al-Arabi source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR In preparation for accountability.. Damascus announces the opening of a transitional justice court for figures of the defunct Assad regime - TRT Arabi source ↗
- Syria TV (via GNews) Trump: I do not believe my assassination attempt has anything to do with Iran, but we will investigate the attack source ↗
Diplomacy 9
- Google News Aleppo AR Al-Shabiba defeats Al-Karamah.. and a summit match between Al-Ahli Aleppo and Al-Nawair in the Syrian Basketball League source ↗
- SANA Arabic The Fourth General Conference of the Union of Syrian Turkmen Associations concludes its proceedings in the Turkish city of Istanbul. source ↗
- SANA Arabic Syrian-French talks on reopening the Central Bank account in France source ↗
- North Press Agency One year On, Kurdish unity efforts face limited progress source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria The Standards Authority enters the world of digitalization.. a new experience for the citizen source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria He was sincerely anti-authoritarian.. Jamal Suleiman mourns the late lawyer Hassan Abdul Azim source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Disputes over judicial integration hinder the implementation of the agreement between Damascus and the "SDF" in al-Hasakah - Ahl Masr source ↗
- Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs/Labor (TG) Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat met with the Vice President of Qatar Charity, Nawaf Al-Hammadi, and his accompanying delegation to discuss… source ↗
- Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TG) The Director of the Syrian Diplomatic Institute, Mr. Yasser Al-Jundi, met with the Director of the German Foreign Service Academy, Ms. Andrea Perdzinski, in… source ↗
Military 4
- The Syrian Observer Sharaa Mediates Boweidani’s Release from the UAE and Receives Him in Damascus and Douma source ↗
- North Press Agency Israeli forces reinforce positions in eastern Quneitra countryside source ↗
- Google News Idlib AR This video is old and dates back to an ammunition depot explosion in Idlib; it does not show a recent Israeli strike on military sites inside Syria - so verify. source ↗
- Google News Syria EN Syrian Officials Announce Arrest of Amjad al-Yusuf for Alleged War Crimes - The Media Line source ↗
Humanitarian 2
Prisoners and the missing 2
Security 1
Other topics 14
- Google News Raqqa AR Rising water levels in al-Saiha lead to the closure of the Abu al-Duhur-Hameemat road south of Aleppo source ↗
- Google News Raqqa AR Flash floods in the Badia.. and the Hama-Raqqa road is cut off source ↗
- Google News Aleppo AR The Ministry of Health launches a campaign for soft tissue tumor surgery at Aleppo University Hospital and Idlib Surgical Hospital source ↗
- Google News Raqqa AR Floods in the Hama desert.. and a lightning strike kills a flock of sheep source ↗
- Al-Watan Syria In the eighteenth round of the football league.. an excellent day between Idlib and Latakia source ↗
- Google News Damascus AR Two siblings die following a house fire in Jaramana, Rural Damascus source ↗
- Google News Idlib AR In the eighteenth round of the football league.. an excellent day between Idlib and Latakia source ↗
- Google News Homs AR Issuance of "non-conviction" documents begins at the Syrian Post branch in Homs source ↗
- SANA Arabic Issuance of "non-conviction" documents begins at the Syrian Post branch in Homs source ↗
- Asharq Al-Awsat (EN) Syria’s First Public Trial of Assad-era Officials Opens in Damascus - Asharq Al-Awsat | Explore World News Today source ↗
- Google News Homs AR Syrian Post branch in Homs begins issuing criminal record documents to citizens source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Widespread interest from Syrian Kurds in applying for citizenship after decades of deprivation - Monte Carlo Doualiya source ↗
- Google News keyword: al-Souri (AR) Syria.. 10 Israeli vehicles penetrate the outskirts of a village in Daraa - Shorouk News source ↗
- RT Arabic The passing of Syrian artist Ahmad Khalifa.. A Damascene face that has faded, but whose legacy remains source ↗