Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has begun his first official visit to Syria since the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The visit signals a shift in Baghdad’s approach toward Damascus as both countries seek to rebuild ties after years of conflict. The trip focuses on security, political, and economic cooperation. Hussein […]
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EU chief heads to Syria amid post-Assad rebuilding
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week, her first trip since Bashar al-Assad’s fall. The visit comes as international efforts to rebuild Syria gain momentum. She will also tour Jordan and Lebanon during her Middle East trip. Von der Leyen aims to support reconstruction initiatives and strengthen EU engagement […]
Syria marks first year since Bashar al-Assad’s fall amid fragile calm
DAMASCUS – Syrians will mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Monday, as the country continues to search for stability after more than a decade of war. Official celebrations are planned in Damascus’ central Umayyad Square, which has already witnessed large gatherings in the days leading up to the event. Other […]
Syrian president visits US after being removed from terrorism blacklist
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday for a historic official visit, following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist a day earlier. The visit marks the first by a Syrian president to the US since Syria gained independence in 1946. Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the […]
US delists Syrian leaders from global terror sanctions
WASHINGTON: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has removed Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa from the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), while the Treasury Department simultaneously delisted Syrian Interior Minister Anas Hasan Khattab from the same sanctions regime. The move follows a UN Security Council resolution, supported by Pakistan and 14 other […]
Syria’s president to strengthen ties with UAE and Turkey
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa plans to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey next week. This will be his first official trip to these countries since he took office in January. The Syrian foreign ministry announced the visits as part of a diplomatic effort to enhance ties following the ousting of former President Bashar […]