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Rising anger in Syria as electricity prices soar

In the suburbs of Damascus, frustration is mounting among residents following the Syrian government’s decision to sharply raise electricity prices, nearly a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. For Ghassan Aama, a blacksmith, the new tariffs are unbearable. “We were shocked......

German foreign minister visits Syria for the first time since Assad’s fall

Berlin (AFP) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephull traveled to Syria on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a German top diplomat since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December. “With the fall of Assad’s dictatorship,......

World Bank estimates rebuilding Syria will cost $216 billion

The World Bank has released a report estimating that the cost to rebuild Syria is approximately $216 billion. This figure comes in the wake of over 13 years of turmoil, including a civil war, the emergence of the Islamic State, and an ongoing refugee crisis, all of which have severely damaged the nation’s......

Syrian president seeks to redefine ties with Russia during Moscow visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, marking his first official trip to Russia since assuming office. This high-stakes meeting comes nearly a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, when the former Syrian leader......

Syrian president to visit Moscow on Wednesday for first official trip to Russia

Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh will travel to Moscow on Wednesday, where he is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, according to a government official and a Foreign Ministry source who spoke to AFP. It will be al-Chareh’s first visit to Russia since the ouster of former......

Syrie: Framework agreement to integrate Kurdish forces into the Army

The head of the Kurds in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced to AFP that a “framework agreement” has been reached with the central government in Damascus regarding the integration of Kurdish troops into Syrian security forces. “We have reached a principle agreement on the mechanism......

Syria: French returnee to face trial for genocide against Yazidi minority

Sonia Mejri, a 36-year-old French woman who returned from Syria, will become the first French national to stand trial for genocide. She is accused of enslaving a 16-year-old Yazidi girl during her stay in Syria in the spring of 2015, while living under the control of the Islamic State group (IS). The......

Calm returns after deadly shooting in Syria’s Wadi el-Nasara region

Calm has returned to the predominantly Christian region of Wadi el-Nasara, west of Homs, following a deadly shooting that sparked public unrest. On Wednesday evening, two young Syrian Christians were shot by armed and masked men in the village of Annaz, prompting protests across the area. Residents blocked......

Syrian president Ahmad al-Charaa insists on peace agreement with Israel as key to regional stability

Syrian president Ahmad al-Charaa warned on Tuesday that the Middle East could face renewed instability if his transitional government and Israel fail to reach a security agreement. Speaking in New York, he stressed that a lasting accord was essential not only for Syria and Israel but also for neighboring......

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