Civil War News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Sudanese army seizes more strategic sites in central Khartoum
Khartoum, March 22: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Saturday announced that it had taken control of new strategic sites in the capital Khartoum.
Sudanese army controls presidential palace in central Khartoum
Khartoum, March 21: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Friday regained control of the presidential palace in central Khartoum, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, according to official Sudan TV.
At least 10 military personnel, journalists killed in attack on presidential palace in Sudan's capital
Khartoum, March 21: At least 10 military personnel and journalists were killed in a drone attack targeting a military and media gathering inside the Republican Palace in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, according to a military source.
Turkish President supports Syrian interim leader amid sectarian violence
Ankara, March 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable.
Over 1,000 die in 2 days of clashes in Syria
Damascus, March 9: More than 1,000 people died in two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and allied forces and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad, DW reported a war monitoring group as stating.
Death toll in Syria's clashes exceeds 1,000 as Red Cross, UN officials call for civilian protection
Damascus, March 9: The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria's coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, revising upwards previous reports.
Israeli military conducts raids on Syrian army bases
Jerusalem, Feb 25: Israeli troops have raided Syrian army bases and seized or destroyed weapons found there, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Sudanese army breaks siege on major city in Sudan
Khartoum, Feb 24: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it has lifted the siege on the strategic city of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, and regained control of al-Gitaina city in White Nile State.
Turkiye helping Syria renovate Damascus airport: Turkish Minister
Ankara, Feb 17: A technical team of 25 people from Turkiye has started working in Syria to renovate Damascus International Airport, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.
Fire persists at Sudan's largest oil refinery following army's recapture
Khartoum, Jan 28: The Khartoum Oil Refinery is still engulfed in flames and smoke, three days after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained control of the strategic complex.
Sectarian violence to staggering economy: Syria's new administration faces several major challenges
Damascus, Jan 27: Since the sudden downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government 50 days ago, Syria's transitional administration has been grappling with multiple challenges -- from surging violence to staggering economic instability.
War monitor warns of alarming surge in sectarian violence in Syria
Damascus, Jan 26: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said on Sunday that it has documented 91 incidents of assassinations and retaliatory crimes by armed groups in Syria since the beginning of 2025, many motivated by political or sectarian hatred.
Yemen: 153 detainees released by Houthi rebels with ICRC support
Geneva/Sanaa, Jan 25: Yemen's Houthi rebel group on Saturday unilaterally released a total of 153 war prisoners detained during the civil war with the Yemeni government forces in recent years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.
Syrian authorities arrest dozens after alleged executions in Homs province
Damascus, Jan 25: Syrian security officials have arrested dozens of fighters following reports of widespread abuses in the central Homs province, a war monitor reported.
Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory
Taipei, January 13: The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected six aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Monday.
Aid distribution starts for 80,000 people in war-torn region in Sudanese capital
Khartoum, Jan 7: Humanitarian aid started distribution in the southern part of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, aiming to support over 80,000 war-affected people who have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions amid the current civil war, a local volunteer group said.