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Syria’s president’s trip to Moscow symbolizes milestone in their ties

(MENAFN) Earlier this month, Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made his inaugural official visit to Moscow, marking the first time a Syrian leader has traveled to Russia since Bashar Assad’s regime collapsed in December 2024. The...

Israeli Forces Shell Southern Syria’s Daraa Province

(MENAFN) The Israeli military bombarded a location in Syria’s southern Daraa region on Wednesday evening, deploying three distinct types of ordnance, according to local news outlets. The attack, which hit northwest of the village of Koya, was...

Israeli Forces Launch Strike on Village in Southern Syria’s Daraa

(MENAFN) The Israeli military struck an area in Syria’s southern Daraa province Wednesday evening, deploying three types of munitions, local sources reported. The attack targeted a zone northwest of the village of Koya, accompanied by intermittent...

World Bank says it will cost hundreds of billions to rebuild Syria

(MENAFN) The World Bank has projected that rebuilding war-ravaged Syria will require between $140 billion and $345 billion, with a conservative estimate of around $216 billion. According to the development organization’s report The Syrian...

Turkey prolongs its military presence in Iraq and Syria

(MENAFN) The Turkish parliament has approved a proposal from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to extend the deployment of Turkish forces in Iraq and Syria for an additional three years, according to reports from local media. The motion, which passed...

Syria’s Finance Minister Reveals Reform Plan to Drive Investment

(MENAFN) Syria’s Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh outlined on Wednesday a strategic reform plan aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign capital, despite ongoing sanctions. Speaking at the IMF and World Bank annual...

Syria Eyes Restoring Strategic Ties with Russia

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his country is ready to renew its longstanding alliance with Russia, emphasizing the importance of their historic cooperation and mutual strategic interests. “We respect all the...

Turkey, Syria hold talks on defense, security problems in Damascus

(MENAFN) A delegation from Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense made an official trip to Damascus on Friday for talks focused on security and defense coordination with Syria’s new administration. The Turkish delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Ilkay...

Israeli Military Raids Two Residences in Syria’s Quneitra Countryside

(MENAFN) Israeli military units entered Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Wednesday, local media sources report. According to Syrian media, Israeli troops moved into the village of Al-Owainia in northern Quneitra, where they reportedly raided two...

Syria reveals first legislative voting results since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Syria’s electoral commission announced Monday the official results of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime. During a press briefing in Damascus, Nawar Najmeh, spokesperson for the...

Syria Reveals Final Results of Parliamentary Vote

(MENAFN) Syria’s transitional authorities revealed Monday the conclusive outcomes of the country’s inaugural parliamentary elections since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, describing the vote as both transparent and...

Syria starts counting votes for first elections since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Vote counting started Sunday evening in Syria following the close of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. “Votes are being counted after polls closed in all provinces,” said Nawar...

Syria concludes first parliamentary elections

(MENAFN) Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government on Sunday, according to reports. Between 7,000 and 8,000 voters selected by the Central Electoral Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic chose 140...

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria completed its initial parliamentary elections following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s administration on Sunday. The vote marked a significant political development in the country’s transition. Between 7,000 and 8,000 individuals,...

Syria Kicks Off First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria's transitional government initiated the country's first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the December ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks a pivotal step in Syria's ongoing post-conflict political...

Syria Launches First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria officially kicked off its parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country's political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime. According to a local news agency, accredited electoral centers...

Syria begins first elections for its People’s Assembly

(MENAFN) Syria commenced voting for its People’s Assembly on Sunday, marking the nation’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the previous regime, according to reports. Accredited electoral centers across the country opened to...

FM of Syria seeks to enhance political, economic ties with Lebanon

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed Friday that there is a unique opportunity to transform the long-standing security-driven relationship between Syria and Lebanon into a political and economic partnership. His remarks...

Lebanon, Syria Commit to Stronger Relations

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Lebanon is eager to forge “stronger and more balanced relations” with Syria, as he hosted Syrian Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in Beirut. "Lebanon seeks to strengthen its...

Lavrov states Russian forces mission in Syria needs to be revised

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the mission of Russia’s military in Syria requires reassessment, with the possibility of converting its bases into humanitarian hubs. Since the overthrow of longtime Syrian President...