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Syria Denies Assassination Attempt on President

(MENAFN) Syria dismissed on Sunday the media claims alleging an assassination attempt targeting President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his visit to the southern Daraa province. “There is no truth in circulated media reports claiming that the Syrian army...

Syria Refutes Assassination Attempt Claims on President Sharaa

(MENAFN) Syria on Sunday dismissed media claims suggesting that President Ahmad al-Sharaa had narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a recent visit to the southern province of Daraa. “There is no truth in circulated media reports...

US envoy states Israel’s intervention in Syria ‘complicates matters’

(MENAFN) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, has said that Israeli involvement in Syria is making efforts toward stability more difficult. Speaking during a State Department briefing on Thursday, Barrack...

US Special Envoy for Syria is concerned about renewed acts of violence

(MENAFN) US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Monday voiced concern over renewed outbreaks of violence in Syria’s southern and northern regions, calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts. “Disturbing violence erupted yesterday in...

US ambassador expresses gratitude to Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria

(MENAFN) The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria expressed gratitude to Qatar on Friday for funding a crucial natural gas project aimed at aiding Syria’s recovery from years of civil war. In a post on X, envoy Tom Barrack...

U.S. Urges Calm as Clashes Flare in Syria’s Suwayda, Manbij

(MENAFN) Renewed clashes in Syria's Suwayda and Manbij regions have drawn concern from U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, who on Monday urged restraint and dialogue to prevent further bloodshed. Fighting reignited in Suwayda on Sunday when armed...

Flights between Istanbul, Syria's Aleppo continue after 13 years

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Transport Ministry announced on Friday that scheduled passenger flights between Istanbul and Syria’s Aleppo have resumed after a 13-year suspension. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Turkish Airlines has begun...

UK, Syria Hold Talks on Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell in Damascus to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and promoting regional security and stability, according to a Syrian news outlet. The...

Militias Breach Ceasefire in Syria’s Suwayda

(MENAFN) A member of Syria’s security forces lost his life and others were hurt when armed factions under the command of Druze figure Hikmet al-Hajri breached a truce in the southern province of Suwayda on Sunday, according to local press...

Clashes Erupt in Syria’s Sweida, Derailing Fragile Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Violent confrontations erupted in Syria’s southern Sweida province on Sunday after groups labeled as "outlawed" violated a fragile ceasefire, according to Syrian state media. Citing a security source, local media reported that these...

Kurdish-Led SDF Rocket Strikes Injure Seven in Northern Syria

(MENAFN) The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), dominated by Kurdish fighters, launched a series of rocket and artillery strikes in northern Syria, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals—four Syrian soldiers and three civilians—according...

Lavrov Reaffirms Moscow’s Support to Syria’s Sovereignty

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to Syria’s sovereignty on Thursday, condemning any use of Syrian land for geopolitical conflict. Addressing the press in Moscow after meeting with Syrian Foreign...

Qatar to deliver electricity to Syria for twelve months

(MENAFN) Qatar has unveiled the second stage of its ongoing effort to assist Syria’s energy sector, confirming that it will begin delivering additional electricity to the country starting Saturday, as announced by a development fund affiliated...

Moscow, Damascus antagonize Israel's violent actions against Syria

(MENAFN) Russia and Syria jointly denounced Israel's recent military actions against Syrian territory, voicing strong opposition during a Thursday press conference in Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking alongside his Syrian...

Kurdish-led SDF attack northern Syria

(MENAFN) Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out rocket and artillery strikes in northern Syria, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals, including four government soldiers and three civilians, according to the Syrian...

Qatar Kicks Off Second Phase of Electricity Supply to Syria

(MENAFN) Qatar has officially kicked off the second phase of its electricity supply initiative to Syria, set to begin this Saturday, according to a statement from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This next phase will see 800 megawatts of...

Syria: When access is key, assistance is a lifeline

Reemeh is a town in rural Damascus that received a wave of displaced families from Sahnaya who had fled amidst escalating tensions. Families of Reemeh, despite their own hardship, opened their doors, sharing what little they have, whether it was a...

Syrian FM says Syria seeks Russia’s backing to rebuild unity of nation

(MENAFN) Syria is turning to Russia for assistance as it attempts to rebuild internal unity following persistent sectarian unrest, according to the country’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit to Moscow. The country has remained...

Turkish Energy Minister states Turkey to begin supplying natural gas to Syria

(MENAFN) Türkiye is set to begin supplying natural gas to Syria starting Saturday through a pipeline running via the southern Kilis province, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. This effort is part of a collaborative project...