Trump admin. voices alarm as Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus
Secretary of State Rubio says the U.S. is "very concerned" by expanding Israeli strikes targeting Syria's new government, and he wants "the fighting to stop."
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Israel strikes Syria over clashes in south
Israel hit Damascus, Syria, with a major air attack on Wednesday, vowing to shield Druze communities from alleged attacks by the Syrian government, officials said. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.
What to know about Al Udeid Air Base after Iran attacked U.S. military post
Iran launched retaliation against the United States on Monday, firing short- and medium-range missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Suicide bomber at Syrian church kills at least 25
State media says a suicide bomber in Syria has detonated himself inside a church filled with people, killing at least 25 and wounding dozens of others.
Syria under Assad: Torment and torture
Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what's to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has taken place.
Airspace closed over multiple Middle East countries, Tel Aviv airport shut down
Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel attacked Iran with a wave of airstrikes.
210 days in captivity
Matthew Schrier's kidnapping, torture and escape from Syrian rebels provides a rare first-hand look into the brutal ways of the extremist rebel factions battling the Syrian dictatorship. Scott Pelley reports.
Syria agrees to help find missing Americans, U.S. envoy says
Thomas Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey who was also appointed as special envoy for Syria, described in a post on X that it was a "power step forward" between the two nations.
Trump touts Saudi Arabia partnership
President Trump addressed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Saudi Arabia as part of his trip to the Middle East. Mr. Trump boasted about close ties between the U.S. and the Arab kingdom and called for a strong partnership to deal with Iran and other foreign adversaries in the region. Mr. Trump also called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Syria and for more focus on Lebanon's economic growth. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Aaron Navarro have more.
Famous spy's possessions recovered 60 years after he was hanged
Eli Cohen's remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.
Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took U.S. sanctions officials by surprise
President Trump announced this week he will drop sanctions on Syria — surprising some senior U.S. sanctions officials, sources tell CBS News.
Trump meets with Syria's new president amid push to restore ties
President Trump says he will move to normalize relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Significance of Trump's meeting with Syrian leader
President Trump stopped in Qatar on his Middle East trip where he embraced a former jihadist who now leads Syria. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.
How Trump is changing U.S.-Qatar relations
President Trump met with Qatari leaders on Wednesday and signed a series of agreements that the White House characterized as an "economic exchange" worth $1.2 trillion. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Day 2 takeaways from Trump's Middle East trip
President Trump announced a $200 billion Boeing deal with Qatar while visiting the country on Wednesday as part of his four-day tour of the Middle East. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins with analysis.
Trump's Middle East tour continues
President Trump's tour of the Middle East has included meetings with Saudi, Syrian and Qatari officials. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on what these meetings mean for Middle East relations.
Trump meets with Syria's new leader
President Trump met with Syria's new leader on Wednesday, who once spent five years in U.S. custody for his connection to al Qaeda. It comes as both Democrats and Republicans question the ethics of the trip and the offer of a free plane from Qatar. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Trump meets with Syria's president
President Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before departing Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes after Mr. Trump announced he would end all sanctions against Syria. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Former ambassador to Israel on Trump
President Trump is pitching regional stability and global investment during his trip to the Middle East, the first foreign policy visit of his second term. Notably, a trip to Israel, now 19 months into its conflict with Hamas militants, is not on his schedule. Daniel Shapiro, U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Day 1 of Trump's Middle East trip: Takeaways
The chess pieces of the Middle East — military, diplomatic and investment — are moving rapidly, and possibly with historic consequences, with President Trump at the center. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Fin Gómez break down the biggest news from Day 1 of the president's trip. Then, former special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations Frank Lowenstein joins with analysis.
Trump on end of Syria sanctions
President Trump announced his plan to lift U.S. sanctions against Syria months after the Bashar al-Assad regime was ousted. Mr. Trump said he discussed the move with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Search aided by FBI uncovers remains of 30 presumed ISIS victims
American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as humanitarian workers Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig, are among those killed by ISIS.
PKK to lay down arms after decades-long insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdish insurgent group PKK in Turkey says it will lay down its arms and disband after a decades-long fight that killed tens of thousands.
Hegseth responds to new Signal chat reporting
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about U.S. airstrikes on Yemen in a second group chat on Signal with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
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