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Trump's key nominees face Senate hearings amid policy announcements

Several key nominees appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump to prominent government positions, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, are set to face Senate hearings on Thursday for confirmation. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured intense questioning on Wednesday regarding his nomination......

Official visit of the Emir of Qatar to Damascus: Strengthening diplomatic relations

On January 30, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for an official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic. His arrival at Damascus International Airport was warmly greeted by key Syrian officials, including Vice President Ahmad al-Shara, Prime Minister......

Syria Enters Transitional Phase under New Leadership

Syria has entered a new political chapter with Ahmed al-Sharaa being appointed as president for a transitional period. The country's constitution has been suspended as part of this shift, according to official reports. Al-Sharaa has been granted authority to establish a temporary legislative council......

Russia's silence on Syrian demand regarding military bases

Russia has remained silent about reports that Syria has demanded the return of Bashar al-Assad in exchange for allowing Moscow to keep its military bases in the country. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment when asked about the matter, despite a recent high-level Russian delegation's......

Syria Sanctions Easing: EU Maps Path to Recovery

The European Union has paved the way for easing sanctions against Syria following the fall of the former regime. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Monday that ministers have agreed on a roadmap to gradually lift restrictions. The EU currently imposes a wide range of sanctions on Syria,......

Turkish politician faces trial for alleged hate incitement

A prominent Turkish political leader is facing trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social media. The court has ordered the detention of Umit Ozdag, leader of a key political party, for allegedly making inflammatory remarks. Ozdag was detained after reportedly criticizing President Recep......

Morocco advocates for lasting peace in Gaza amid regional stability talks

Morocco's stance on achieving lasting peace in the Middle East took center stage at the UN Security Council, as Ambassador Omar Hilale outlined a comprehensive vision for regional stability. Speaking at a session chaired by Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Hilale emphasized the need to......

Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees return home after Assad's fall

The uncertain future of Syrian refugees continues to linger as many face difficult choices in the wake of the country’s ongoing conflict. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, revealed that nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland since......

Strengthening ties: Russia and Iran’s evolving strategic partnership

Russia and Iran have solidified a long-awaited cooperation agreement, reinforcing their strategic alliance amidst growing geopolitical pressures. Signed in Moscow, the 20-year agreement boosts military and defense cooperation between the two nations. A key provision in the pact ensures that neither country......

New Syrian Leadership Asks Former Security Officials to Surrender

The dark, abandoned corridors of the General Intelligence Service headquarters tell the story of Syria's past. Inside, remnants of the old regime, including discarded boxes, plastic debris, and tattered posters of former President Bashar al-Assad, linger. Outside, wrecked cars and bullet casings......

Syria's Fight Against Digital Misinformation: A Crucial Battle for National Stability

In an exclusive interview, Syrian journalist Zouhir Masri highlights the critical role of fact-checking in post-Assad Syria, emphasizing how digital misinformation threatens the nation's fragile peace. Masri, who works with the fact-checking platform Verify Syria from his base in London, shares insights......

Lebanon's Parliament Struggles to End Presidential Vacancy

Lebanon’s parliament convened once again in an attempt to elect a president, aiming to resolve a two-year leadership void. In the first round of voting, army commander Joseph Aoun emerged as the leading candidate with 71 votes out of 128 but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for a......

Turkey's Stance on Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria

Turkey has warned of potential military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s terms for a peaceful transition following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. According to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, if the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG, refuses to meet......