Syria

De-facto leader says new Syria will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty

De-facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that the country’s future will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty, demanding people to move away from a mindset of vengefulness and revolutionary agitation.

Easing Syria sanctions on EU’s agenda: Top diplomat

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced that easing sanctions on Syria is on the bloc's agenda.

Riyadh summit urges lifting sanctions on Syria

The Riyadh meeting on Syria has called for lifting sanctions imposed on Damascus and creating conditions for the return of Syrian refugees to their country.

Lebanon, Syria seeking to secure borders: PM Mikati

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has stated that Syria and Lebanon will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders.

Syrian intelligence says thwarted Daesh attempt to blow up Shia shrine

Syrian authorities have foiled an attempt by Daesh terrorists to blow up a revered Shia shrine in a Damascus suburb, state news agency SANA has reported.

Israeli ministers discuss division of Syria: Report

Israeli ministers have met to discuss classified plans to promote the division of Syria into provincial regions, according to a report.

Italy FM calls for talks on relaxing Syria’s sanctions

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has held meeting with Syria’s new rulers in Damascus, and urged talks on easing European Union sanctions imposed on the previous government of Bashar al-Assad.

Iran calls for formation of inclusive govt. in Syria through fair elections

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has urged respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the formation of an inclusive government through free and fair elections.

Food prices in Syria falling since collapse of al-Assad: Report

Food prices in Syria have fallen dramatically since the overthrow of the government of Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in early December.

UN warns of ‘very real threats’ to Syria’s sovereignty after Assad fall

The United Nations has cautioned about "very real threats" to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity following the overthrow of the Bashar Assad government.

First international flight lands in Syria since overthrow of Assad

The first international flight has landed in Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad last month.

Turkey says Kurdish militias in Syria will be ‘eliminated’

Turkey has stressed that it is “only a matter of time” before Kurdish-led armed groups in Syria are wiped out, and that Ankara will not agree to any situation allowing the Kurdish militants to maintain a presence there after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran urges all regional countries to respect Syrian people’s decision

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that all regional states should respect the decisions being made by the people of Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport within days

Syria’s Damascus airport will resume international flights on Tuesday for the first time since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown last month by armed groups.

Syria’s FM urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Syria's new foreign minister has stated during a visit to Qatar that US sanctions are blocking the country's ability to recover swiftly from years of conflict, calling on Washington to lift them.

Syria’s justice minister under scrutiny after videos show him overseeing executions

Syria’s interim justice minister has come under fire following the resurfacing of old videos  showing him reading execution sentences in the province of Idlib.

Syria’s FM arrives in Qatar in his 2nd foreign trip

Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has arrived in the Qatari capital Doha, marking his first visit to the Persian Gulf country.

Syrian FM to visit Qatar, UAE, Jordan in 2nd foreign trip

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced plans for visits this week to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan. This will be his second trip abroad since taking office in the Syrian interim government following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad government last month.

French, German top diplomats meet Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus

The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus, marking the first trip by top European officials to the Arab country since the overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year.

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

Damascus’s top diplomat expressed hope to open a "new, bright chapter" with Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom, marking the first foreign trip for Syria’s new rulers.

Syria de facto leader holds meeting with Christian clerics

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has met senior Christian clerics amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power in late 2024.

Syrian rebels give foreign mercenaries key roles in military: Reuters

The new rulers in Syria have reportedly installed certain foreign militants, including Uyghurs, a Jordanian, and a Turk, to their military apparatus.

Ukraine can help restore stability, security in Syria after years of ‘Russian interference’: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Kiev has a chance to contribute to restoring stability and security in Syria after years of Russian interference, emphasizing that this endeavour will also bolster Ukraine’s own pursuit of peace.

Syria’s new rulers appoint Maysaa Sabrine as first woman to lead central bank

Syria's new rulers have appointed Maysaa Sabrine, formerly a deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, to lead the institution as the first woman to do so in its more than seven-decade history, according to a senior Syrian official.

Syria FM says to visit Saudi Arabia in his first official foreign trip

Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani says that he has accepted an invitation from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to visit Saudi Arabia, in what would be his first official trip abroad.

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