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Islamic Money-Laundering Ring Busted by German Police

Large-scale police raids in three German states targeted an Islamic money-laundering network that reportedly funneled millions in ill-gotten gains to Turkey and Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.

As Coronavirus in Idleb Peaked, No Beds in Hospitals

The Syrian opposition-held Idleb has been witnessing a peak in coronavirus infections for the last few months, reaching a daily rate of 1,000 cases, according to North Press.

Lebanon Sentences Five Syrians on Terrorism Charges

Five Syrians were sentenced for killing soldiers at the Battle of Arsal in 2014 by the military court in Lebanon, which had previously practiced abuse and arbitrary detention against refugees, according to Enab Baladi.

U.S. Equips YPG in Syria with New Armored Vehicles

The YPG in Syria just received more funding and military equipment from the U.S., despite Turkey considering it as a threat to its national security, the Daily Sabah says.

What Happened Over the Weekend

The U.S. denies plans to normalize ties with the Syrian regime, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in Syria, and Syria participates in Expo 2020 in Dubai. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.