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Syria establishes National Security Council to strengthen stability

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced the creation of a National Security Council aimed at enhancing the country’s security and political coordination. This new body will oversee the management of security policies and will be chaired by Sharaa. It is a significant move as......

Syrian interim president and Kurdish-led SDF forge historic agreement

In a significant development amidst ongoing sectarian violence in Syria, the Syrian presidency announced a groundbreaking agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This collaboration aims to integrate the SDF into Syrian state institutions, potentially uniting the country under a......

US supports Syrian deal with Kurds, urges non-sectarian governance

The United States has endorsed Syria's recent agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into national institutions. This deal, which gives the Syrian government control over a semi-autonomous region previously governed by the Kurds, marks a significant shift in the political......

End of Syria's military operation against Assad loyalists

Syria’s government declared the conclusion of a military operation in the western coastal region, home to loyalists of former leader Bashar al-Assad, according to the Ministry of Defence in Damascus. Hassan Abdul Ghani, a spokesperson, confirmed the operation's end on Monday, stating that......

Syria's Sharaa urges peace amid ongoing violence against Alawite minority

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged for peace on Sunday following the deaths of hundreds in coastal areas, marking the worst sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. "We must safeguard national unity and domestic peace; we can live together," Sharaa declared, as violence......

Morocco's Diplomatic Support for Syria: A Strengthened Partnership

In a significant diplomatic development, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, met with his Syrian counterpart, Assaad Hassan Al-Chibani, on Thursday in Mecca. This meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 7th Joint Ministerial......

Öcalan's Call for PKK Disbandment: A Step Toward Peace

Abdullah Öcalan, the founder and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has called for the disbandment of the militant group, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. On February 27, 2025, Öcalan, speaking from his prison near Istanbul, declared that all......

Syrians in Druze-majority Suwaida reject Israeli statements, affirm sovereignty

Hundreds of Syrians gathered in the southern city of Suwaida on Tuesday, rallying in a show of national unity and rejecting recent statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration, held at the city’s central Al-Karama Square, brought together members of trade unions......

Lebanon's PM calls for sovereignty, reform, and unity in parliamentary address

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the parliament on Tuesday, outlining his government’s vision for a state that prioritizes sovereignty, security, and reform. He emphasized the creation of a state capable of defending its citizens, upholding independence, and fostering strong......

Syria’s interim leader initiates national dialogue on political transition

Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, reiterated his commitment to a democratic political transition as discussions about the country's future commenced. On Tuesday, al-Sharaa urged Syrians to unite and announced plans to establish a transitional justice body as part of a national dialogue.......

Trump Plans U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Extends UNRWA Funding Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), according to a White House official. Reports indicate that Trump is......

Syria's interim president begins first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, embarked on his first international trip to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking a significant moment since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The announcement came from his office, which shared a picture of Sharaa and his foreign minister on what seemed to be......

After his appointment as president of Syria, al-Shara integrates Moroccan fighters into the new Syrian army

After the ousting of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Ahmad al-Shara was appointed as the head of the transitional government in Syria. This announcement was made during the "Conference of Syrian Revolution Victory" in Damascus, in the presence of leaders from armed factions involved......