Politics
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......
Revelations about the role of Polisario fighters in Syria’s civil war have brought new evidence of their involvement in atrocities, linking the separatist group to Iran-backed militias and raising alarms about their destabilizing presence in North Africa and beyond. A recent investigation by Dutch......
Israeli ground forces have intensified their operations in southern Syria, targeting arms trafficking networks near the annexed Golan Heights. The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) announced on Sunday that troops had conducted a nighttime raid, marking one of their most significant ground actions since......
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Moscow on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a representative of Syria's new government since the ousting of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Strengthening ties with Syria’s......
Syrian interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has leveled serious accusations against Israel, claiming the nation is intentionally destabilizing Syria by exacerbating internal conflicts. This assertion follows recent strikes by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Damascus, which have heightened tensions in......
Morocco has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus, resuming full diplomatic operations after a 13-year closure. The move signifies a renewed commitment to strengthening relations between the two nations following years of turmoil in Syria. The decision was first announced by His Majesty King Mohammed......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Isaac Herzog on Sunday to prepare for his upcoming visit to Washington. Talks centered on the ongoing war in Gaza and efforts to expand Israel’s diplomatic relations with Arab nations, according to a statement from the president's......
The United Kingdom has officially restored diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant shift in its foreign policy towards the war-torn nation. The announcement came on Saturday during British Foreign Minister David Lammy's visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the first high-level engagement......
Nearly 1,500 Alawite civilians were brutally killed in a wave of sectarian violence that swept Syria’s Mediterranean coast between March 7 and 9, following an armed uprising by Assad loyalists. A detailed investigation has revealed that the chain of command behind the attacks leads to figures currently......
A deadly suicide bombing inside a church in the Dweil’a district near Damascus claimed the lives of at least 22 people and wounded dozens more during Sunday mass. According to Syrian authorities, the assailant allegedly affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) opened fire on worshippers before detonating an......
Efforts to label the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization are gaining international momentum. Politicians, researchers, and human rights advocates are urging Western governments to confront the separatist group’s violent legacy and its ongoing threat to regional stability in North Africa. The......
Thomas Barrack, the U.S. special envoy to Syria, has proposed a "non-aggression pact" between Syria and Israel as a starting point for renewed dialogue. During his visit to Damascus, Barrack emphasized that the longstanding conflict between the two nations could be resolved through open discussion.......
Syrian authorities confirmed the closure of premises occupied by Polisario separatists in Damascus, marking a significant blow to the militants' diminishing aspirations for legitimacy and regional influence. This confirmation followed a visit from a Moroccan technical delegation assigned with preparing......
