Syrian Arab Republic

Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises

bna Cairo Bureau May 18, 2025

Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.

Syria and DP World sign $800mn MoU to develop Tartus Port

bnm Gulf bureau May 16, 2025

Syria's new government has signed a deal with Dubai-based DP World to rebuild Tartus port on the Mediterranean Sea.

Syria’s Foreign Minister al-Shaibani meets US Secretary Rubio in Antalya amid sanctions lift announcement

bna Cairo Bureau May 15, 2025

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 15 that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, to discuss the details of lifting sanctions on Syria.

US President Donald Trump concludes historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

bnm Gulf bureau May 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, marking the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years

In Kurdish peace moves, expect ailing founder Ocalan to get Turkish Riviera house arrest and “Real PKK” splinter to emerge, says analyst

bne IntelliNews May 13, 2025

Ankara thinks it can “mop up” those who continue fighting, adds Soner Cagaptay.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Who's to say PKK guns won't be used under a different name?

Akin Nazli in Belgrade May 12, 2025

And anyway, despite what you are reading, the militants' so-called name has not been in use since 2002.

Trump Tower proposal in Damascus signals al-Sharaa’s trade ambitions

bna Cairo Bureau May 12, 2025

Syria followers other Arab countries potentially offering US President Donald Trump a future hotel in Damascus.

Wildfires in Syria's Jabal Turkman expand as strong winds hamper control efforts

bna Cairo Bureau May 11, 2025

Wildfires in Syria's Jabal Turkman have expanded due to strong winds as firefighting teams battle the blaze for a fifth consecutive day.

Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Paris for first European visit

bnm Gulf bureau May 7, 2025

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday for his first European visit since coming to power after his Islamist forces ousted longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad last December.

Israel to respond against Yemen for missile on Tel Aviv airport

bnm Tel Aviv bureau May 5, 2025

Israel is preparing to retaliate against a Yemeni missile attack that targeted Ben-Gurion Airport on May 5, following a security cabinet decision.

COMMENT: Israel is attempting to destabilise Syria, split Druze minority

bne Berlin bureau & bnm Gulf bureau May 3, 2025

Israel is trying to destabilise Syria with airstrikes near Damascus and is supplying hardliners in the Druze minority with weapons, say analysts.

Israeli fighter jets strike targets near the Syrian presidential palace

bnm Gulf bureau May 2, 2025

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) fighter jets conducted a strike adjacent to the area of the Palace of Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus.

Israel treats injured Syrian Druze, strikes Damascus regime forces

bnm Tel Aviv bureau May 1, 2025

Israel has permitted injured Syrian Druze to enter its territory for medical treatment, as the minority continues to fight against the new Damascus government.

ِِAt least nine people killed in sectarian clashes in Syria

bna Cairo Bureau April 29, 2025

At least nine people, including five armed Druze men, were killed in sectarian-motivated clashes that erupted overnight on April 28 in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, Syria.

Turkey’s foreign policy falling apart on all fronts, writes shadow minister

bne IntelliNews April 27, 2025

Ankara took a slap to the chops as Turkic Central Asian states inked an investment-linked deal on relations with Brussels that pointedly included no recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

US forces withdraw from military base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province, Al-Watan reports

bnm Gulf bureau April 23, 2025

US troops and military equipment have begun withdrawing from a US military base in al-Shaddadi in Syria's Al-Hasakah province.

Time Magazine names Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa among 2025’s 100 most influential people

bne IntelliNews April 17, 2025

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.

Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's debts to World Bank

bnm Gulf bureau April 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia is preparing to settle Syria's outstanding debts to the World Bank, according to insider sources speaking with American news agencies.

Syrian Alawites find refuge in Russia’s Perm

bnm Gulf bureau April 10, 2025

Russian officials have confirmed a steady flow of Syrian refugees that have begun settling in the Perm region of the country as sectarian attacks continue to target religious minorities, including Alawites.

Turkey in close contact with Israel to avoid undesired engagements in Syria

bne IntelliNews April 10, 2025

Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel concerning the de-escalation of any conflict in Syria when needed, Reuters on April 9 quoted Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as saying.

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