US Senators Introduce Legislation to Repeal Syria's Caesar Act

US Senators Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Rand Paul introduced on Thursday a bill repealing the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. “The legislation reflects a growing recognition that while the Caesar Act achieved its goal of...

PKK/YPG forcefully recruited 286 children in Syria last year: UN

The PKK terrorist group’s Syrian wing, the YPG, forcefully recruited 286 children in Syria last year, a U.N. report said. Anadolu Agency (AA) compiled the records of terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq regarding children from the "Children...

Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria

The Pakistan government has issued travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to Iran-Israel escalation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently...

American Peace Push in Syria Sparks Accusations of ‘Coerced Normalization’

Washington’s push for a Syrian-Israeli nonaggression pact draws criticism from Arab states, opposition groups, and Syrian analysts [Damascus] The fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime has triggered dramatic shifts across the...

Syria Rejoins SWIFT for the First Time Since the War: What Are the Economic Implications?

In a landmark development that signals a potential shift in Syria’s long-isolated economic landscape, the Central Bank of Syria announced it had completed its first international banking transaction through the SWIFT system in over fourteen years....

SPECIAL REPORT: How a Jewish charity is helping refugees from Syria, Ukraine and beyond

Women from Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine are among the many beneficiaries of World Jewish Relief programmes in Britain, as the charity marks this year’s Refugee Week. Ruaa and Yalda, from Syria and Afghanistan respectively, have taken part in...

U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Repeal the Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria

In a significant development reflecting shifting U.S. policy toward Syria, two members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill on Wednesday calling for the repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, commonly known as the “Caesar Act.” The...

Amid Criticism and Questions, Syria’s Supreme Electoral Commission Launches Its Work with Inaugural Press Conference

The Supreme Commission for People’s Assembly Elections held its first press conference this morning, officially launching its operations. The event was attended by the commission’s chair, Mr. Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad, and its spokesperson, Mr. Nawar...

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses

Syria expects first transfer with US bank ‘within weeks’ as it makes first SWIFT transfer

Syria expects to have its first transaction with a US bank “in a matter of weeks”, Syrian central bank governor Abdelkader Husriyeh said on Thursday, a day after a high-level meeting between Syrian and US commercial banks. The resumption of...

Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria: Pakistanis advised to avoid travel

ISLAMABAD: In order to ensure safety and security, Pakistani nationals are advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic until the situation improves and...

Syria maintains neutrality as Iran-Israel conflict escalates over its skies

For days, Syrians have watched as Iranian missiles and Israeli interceptors light up the skies over their territory, but the new government in Damascus has so far remained officially silent on the unprecedented conflict. Iran was one of former...

Syria Marks First SWIFT Transfer Since Its Civil War Began

Syria has reportedly made its first international bank transfer via the SWIFT system since 2011. As Reuters noted in its report Thursday (June 19), that was the year the country’s civil war broke out. The transfer, the report said, marks a...

US exits two military sites in Syria as regional conflict escalates

2025-06-19T21:09:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ The United States conducted a tactical evacuation of troops from two military positions in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah province due to escalating tensions between Iran and...

Syria makes first international bank transfer via SWIFT since war

Syria has completed its first international bank transaction through the SWIFT system since the onset of its 14-year civil war, its central bank governor said Thursday, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to reintegrate into the...

Russia set to build relations with Syria’s incumbent government — Kremlin spokesman

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. Russia is poised to build relations with the new government of the Syrian Arab Republic, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said. "In many aspects, the events in Syria were caused partially by...

Pakistan urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon

Listen to article The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the worsening security situation in the region. In an official statement released on...

Syria makes first international transfer in 14 years

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ExclusiveAssad-era general asks Iran for funds to launch anti-Israel front in Syria

A top military figure under Syria's former president Bashar Al Assad has contacted Tehran for financial support to rebuild Iran's influence in the country and strengthen its position as it comes under attack by Israel, a Syrian security official...

Syria brings new Turkey border rules amid Israel-Iran conflict

Syria's General Authority for Land and Maritime Border Crossings has announced temporary regulations at Syria-Turkey border crossings in response to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Following the suspension of flights between the two...