Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's Kurdish region, met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking the first such visit since late 2024. Talks focused on bilateral ties, economic cooperation, regional stability, and the integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions.
Syrian security forces killed 2 suspects linked to March 2025 coastal attacks, arrested IS members in Aleppo, and dismantled terror cells, as part of a sustained anti-terror campaign.
A bus collision on a highway in eastern Syria killed at least 35 and injured 30, involving a bus with security personnel and another with civilians.
Aleppo's industrial fairgrounds hosted the Nas Tex 2026 exhibition, bringing together over 300 companies from 20 countries. Syrian officials view this as a crucial step to revive the country's textile industry, which was devastated by the civil war but now hopes to leverage skilled labor, competitive costs, and lifted sanctions to regain its regional prominence.
US President Donald Trump suggested Syria intervene in Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, a proposal repeatedly floated despite widespread opposition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and analysts downplayed the idea, citing strategic counterproductiveness and risks of regional instability for Syria.
Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Chumakov stated that Western countries view Ukraine primarily as a source of agricultural products and natural resources, openly admitting this. He linked this to historical security crises driven by resource acquisition.
A former UN official reflects on 15 years of failed diplomacy in Syria, including direct engagements with Bashar al-Assad, concluding that military action, not talk, was needed. The article now focuses on rebuilding Syria's economy through private investment, highlighting challenges like sanctions and the need for legal protections for investors.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to end political instability. He swiftly reshuffled his cabinet, sacking Starmer loyalists and appointing Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary and Wes Streeting as Defence Secretary, whose policy records and past actions are detailed.
US President Donald Trump suggested to visiting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Syria send its troops to Lebanon to combat Hezbollah, praising Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's efforts in Syria.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
President Trump states US strikes hit Iran "very hard" in honor of three US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq. US Central Command launched a "new wave" of strikes targeting military sites, while Iran claimed a "surprise attack" in Syria and intercepted drones in Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
Rayann El Houli, charged with terror offenses after allegedly living under Islamic State rule in Syria, has been granted bail by an Australian magistrate. She faces strict conditions, including a curfew and a $50,000 surety, while awaiting trial.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has restructured the nation's security and intelligence leadership, expanding the Interior Minister's powers and appointing a new intelligence chief. This shake-up aims to strengthen national security and facilitate reconstruction, following recent security incidents and a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron.
A 2,600-year-old Assyrian stele celebrating King Ashurbanipal's projects has been found in Nineveh, Iraq, amidst restoration efforts following ISIS's destruction of historical sites.
شهدت الساعات الأخيرة قبل انعقاد مجلس الشعب السوري نقاشات محتدمة حول تزكية مرشحين لمناصب هيئة الرئاسة، مع تدخل السلطة التنفيذية للضغط على الأعضاء. ورغم نجاح عبد الحميد العواك كرئيس توافقي، أثارت التدخلات استياءً حول استقلالية المجلس.
Syrian Parliament elected Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as its new speaker after intense debates and executive interference. The election process highlighted internal divisions and the struggle for parliamentary independence against executive pressure, with regional blocs also playing a role.
Syria's new transitional parliament convened for its inaugural session in Damascus, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa urging lawmakers to prioritize national interest and foster democracy. The assembly will draft a new constitution following decades of authoritarian rule and civil war.
Syria's new transitional parliament convened Sunday to draft a new constitution and establish democratic foundations after decades of authoritarian rule. The body, with 206 members initially, was formed through a process criticized as undemocratic, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa set to appoint the remaining members.
Damascus experienced three explosions in a week, killing at least 10 people and wounding 36. An ISIL-linked cell was apprehended, but the attacks have rattled residents and highlighted ongoing security challenges for the Syrian government.
Syrian internal security forces have arrested a militant cell responsible for explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The group is linked to the Islamic State terrorist group. The blasts killed one person and injured over 30 others.
Syrian authorities have arrested a cell affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) believed to be responsible for recent bombings in Damascus. The arrests followed two explosions on July 7 that killed one person and injured 36, and a previous bombing that killed 10 people.
Syrian authorities have arrested a cell responsible for "terrorist bombings" that struck Damascus two days ago, the interior minister announced Thursday. The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons hotel during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, injuring 36 people. Investigations are ongoing to reveal the identities and links of the arrested individuals.
The OPCW reinstated Syria's voting rights after a "significant change in circumstances" since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, noting "concrete steps" by the new authorities to dismantle banned chemical stockpiles.
هيئة المنافذ والجمارك السورية تنفي تقارير رويترز حول تشغيل روسيا لمركز لوجستي تجاري في ميناء طرطوس، مؤكدة أن المعلومات لا أساس لها من الصحة وتدعو إلى الاعتماد على المصادر الرسمية.
