Syria's Druze, Kurds criticize exclusion from upcoming vote

Syria's upcoming parliamentary election will exclude three minority-dominated regions due to security concerns and absence of central control, Hassan al-Daghim, the spokesperson for the higher electoral commission based in Damascus, recently told...

Saudi business insiders eye trade, tourism opportunities in Syria

DAMASCUS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Saudi executives attending the ongoing Damascus International Fair have said they see opportunities in trade, industry, and tourism as Syria works to recover from years of conflict. The 62nd edition of the fair, which...

Syria's stability directly linked to Türkiye's security: Turkish Defense Ministry

Syria's stability is directly linked to Türkiye's security, and every step taken in this direction contributes to regional peace, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said Thursday. “Türkiye believes that Syria will achieve stability through a...

Israel says in talks ‘right now’ on south Syria demilitarisation

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel was engaged in talks aimed at the demilitarisation of southern Syria, implicitly acknowledging for the first time contacts with the new Syrian regime. Following deadly...

QFFD visits Syria to advance development priorities and strengthen co-operation

In line with Qatar’s commitment to supporting the brotherly Syrian people, a delegation from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) conducted a field visit to the Syrian Arab Republic. The visit aimed to assess Syria’s current developmental and...

Israeli forces raid site near Syria capital

Agence France-Presse . Damascus 28 August, 2025, 22:51 Israeli forces conducted an overnight airborne raid on a site near the Syrian capital after bombing it several times, Syrian state media reported Thursday. Israel has not confirmed the raid,...

Israeli special forces reportedly strike deep in Syria as rabbis affirm solidarity with Druze

Syrian media outlets claimed overnight that Israeli special forces carried out an unusual ground operation deep inside Syrian territory, in tandem with a wave of airstrikes near Damascus. While Israel has maintained official silence, Defense...

Syria: harsh reality after the euphoria

Visual identity: President Ahmad al-Sharaa unveils Syria’s new flag, Presidential Palace, Damascus, 3 July 2025 Rami Alsayed. Nurphoto. Getty Three-month-old Aram wriggled in his father’s arms, swept up in the contagious joy of the crowd that...

Syria hit by worst drought in decades, FAO warns of deepening hunger crisis

Syria is facing one of its worst agricultural crises in decades, as a historic drought deepens the impact of years of conflict and economic collapse and leaves millions at risk of hunger, FAO officials warned.

The Media Line: ‘The Mere Fact He Stands There Is a Symbolic Gain’: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Prepares UN Debut 

Audio By Carbonatix ‘The Mere Fact He Stands There Is a Symbolic Gain’: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Prepares UN Debut Observers told The Media Line that the address could mark Syria’s reemergence on the world stage, but its impact depends on tone and...

Sharjah Airport welcomes Fly Cham flights from Syria

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of SAA, said the launch of Fly Cham flights represents a valuable addition to the airport’s ongoing expansion and efforts to strengthen regional connectivity. “We are pleased to welcome Fly Cham to the growing network...

Syria bans poultry imports to help war-torn industry

The new Syrian government has imposed restrictions on imports of frozen chicken, effective 15 August 2025. As the rationale behind the move, the authorities voiced concerns over the quality of foreign products and cited the need to protect local...

Report: On the 28th, Israeli troops entered the village of Rwahina in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria and arrested two Syrians.

Saudi Arabia strikes strategic energy sector deals with Syria

Saudi Arabian companies have signed an agreement and six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Syria’s Ministry of Energy during the Kingdom’s participation in the Damascus International Fair. Agreement between ACWA-Syria Saudi Arabian developer...

Israel’s Deadly Strikes in Syria Leave Six Soldiers Dead as Tensions Boil Near Damascus

Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, according to Syria’s government, in what appears to be one of the deadliest incidents in a growing wave of attacks this week. Syria’s foreign ministry called Tuesday’s strike a...

Placing Syria in Iran’s Strategic-Security Calculus

Image Source: Freepik Syria’s recent sectarian strife has introduced variables closely tied to Iran’s strategic-security calculus. These factors are influencing Tehran's assessment of threats and risks in the post-war context. While some of these...

New Alawite council calls for federalism in west, central Syria

The Alawite-majority coastal region was the scene of deadly sectarian violence in March [Getty] A group of Alawite political activists have called for federalism in central and western Syria, following sectarian violence in the country. The...

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Israel recovers Turkish surveillance equipment in Syria

2025-08-28T17:00:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Middle East A recent Israeli airborne raid near Damascus recovered surveillance equipment allegedly planted by Turkiye over a decade ago, Al Hadath News reported on Thursday....

Israel Attacks Syria: UAE Strongly Condemns ‘Dangerous’, Calls for Immediate Global Action

9August 28, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: In response to Israel attacks Syria through recent military operations, the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed strong disapproval of Israel attacks Syria through it’s recent military...