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Russia Views Syria’s Parliamentary Vote as Key Step Toward Stability

(MENAFN) Russia has praised the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as a crucial move toward stabilizing the nation and reinforcing its government structures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced Wednesday. “We...

FM of Syria calls on SDF to enforce March 10 deal immediately

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to immediately fulfill their commitments under the March 10 agreement, accusing the group of obstructing progress crucial to Syria’s security and...

Syria’s children return to school after 14 years of conflict

DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month marks a turning point for Syria’s children. After more than a decade of crisis and disrupted education, a powerful shift is underway—a movement to bring children not just back into...

UN stresses importance of creating Syria’s interim body

(MENAFN) The United Nations has described the creation of an interim governing body and legislature in Syria as “an important step” in addressing the country’s urgent priorities during its transitional phase. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told...

Clashes erupt among Kurdish fighters, SDF, government forces in Syria

(MENAFN) Violent fighting broke out Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to multiple media reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Clashes erupt in Syria between Democratic forces, Kurdish fighters

(MENAFN) Violent confrontations broke out on Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Sweden adjusts development assistance to Syria to support reconstruction and returns

SWEDEN, October 3 - Published 03 October 2025 The Government has decided to make changes to Sweden’s development assistance to Syria in order to adapt it to developments in the country since the fall of the Assad regime. The change means that it...

Disagreement Disrupts Israel, Syria Peace Talks

(MENAFN) Talks between Israel and Syria have recently encountered a critical obstacle, as reported by several sources from a news agency. The dispute centers around Israel’s insistence on establishing a secure passage through Syrian land, which...

Turkey, Gulf nations set trade goal for fifteen billion dollars

(MENAFN) Türkiye and Gulf countries have set a trade goal of $15 billion following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visits to Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, according to a statement from the Turkish Trade Ministry on Friday. Trade Minister Omer...

France Issues New Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad

(MENAFN) France has issued a fresh international arrest warrant for the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria's prolonged civil conflict, according to reports from...

France issues new international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad

(MENAFN) France has issued a fresh international arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s prolonged civil war, according to reports. The warrant,...

Pact for the Mediterranean

The European Commission (EC) and the European External Action Service (EEAS) have published a joint communication on the ‘Pact for the Mediterranean’. Together with the creation of the post of Commissioner for the Mediterranean in the current...

FMs of Jordan, Switzerland hold talks on enhancing two-sided relations

(MENAFN) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met on Wednesday with Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and review recent regional developments, the Jordanian...

Fidan Highlights Israeli Expansionism as Regional Threat

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Saturday that the most significant current danger in the region is “Israeli expansionism through Syria.” He emphasized that Ankara is actively engaged in discussions with the United States...

Turkish Defense Officials Hold High-Level Talks in Damascus

(MENAFN) A group representing the Turkish National Defense Ministry conducted a formal trip to Damascus, the capital of Syria, on Friday. This official mission marked a significant moment in the diplomatic interactions between the two neighboring...

Syrian FM announces first visit to China

(MENAFN) Syria’s foreign minister announced Saturday that he will make his first official visit to China in early November, responding to an invitation from Beijing, according to reports. “We have redefined our relationship with China, which had...

Syrian forces initiate army operations against French jihadists

(MENAFN) Syrian authorities have reportedly initiated a major military operation against remaining foreign jihadist groups in Idlib province, with particular focus on militants from France, according to reports. The government considers these...

Syrian Government Launches Offensive on Foreign Jihadists

(MENAFN) The newly-established Syrian authorities have reportedly initiated a large-scale military operation targeting the remaining foreign jihadist groups in the northwestern region of Idlib. The operation appears to focus primarily on militants...

Syrian authorities launch army operation targeting foreign jihadists

(MENAFN) Syrian authorities have reportedly launched a major operation against remaining foreign jihadist groups in the northwestern province of Idlib, with a particular focus on militants from France, according to reports. The government has...

Erdogan Stresses Importance of Gaza Ceasefire with Kuwait

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the critical need to sustain the recently established ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. This statement came during his official visit to Kuwait on Tuesday....