AMMAN/DAMASCUS: The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to support a security agreement between Syria and Israel, sources told Reuters. The move, which has not been previously reported, signals a potential strategic realignment between Syria and the US following the fall of longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad […]
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Kurdish forces deny killing Syrian soldiers, blame landmines for deadly blast
DAMASCUS: Two Syrian soldiers were killed and another seriously injured in a missile attack on Wednesday near Tishrin Dam in northern Syria, according to state media, though Kurdish forces have denied responsibility and claimed the deaths were caused by landmine explosions. The Syrian defence ministry, as cited by SANA news agency, accused the Syrian Democratic […]
Pakistan, Syria resolve to boost ties, continue peace efforts
Pakistan and Syria on Wednesday resolved to further deepen their longstanding relationship and to continue joint efforts for regional peace, stability and prosperity. The bilateral ties were discussed as Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic Dr Ramez Alraee called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The acting president said that Pakistan […]
Pakistan, Syria agree to deepen economic cooperation
Pakistan and Syria have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology to support mutual growth and development. During a meeting in Islamabad, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain and Syrian Ambassador Dr. Ramez Alraee discussed ways to deepen ties. Hussain highlighted the historical, cultural, and religious connections between the two nations. […]
Syria, US seek security deal with Israel
Syria announced on Tuesday that it is working with the United States to establish mutual “security understandings” with Israel aimed at calming tensions in southern Syria. The announcement comes as part of a US- and Jordan-backed roadmap to restore stability following sectarian clashes that recently drew Israeli intervention. A Syrian military official confirmed that heavy […]
Ankara, Damascus unite against Israeli strikes in Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani jointly warned Israel against further military actions in Syria. Speaking in Ankara, both leaders accused Israel of fueling instability in the war-torn country. They also called for an end to foreign interventions that they say are hindering Syria’s recovery. Fidan said some actors, especially […]
Saudi Arabia commits $6.4 billion to rebuild war-torn Syria
DAMASCUS — Saudi Arabia signed major investment and partnership agreements worth $6.4 billion with Syria on Thursday, aiming to help reconstruct the country’s infrastructure and vital sectors devastated by over a decade of civil war. The deals were announced at the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held at the Damascus presidential palace, attended by senior officials including […]
Turkish FM tells US: Syria conflict must end now
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the United States to help bring an immediate end to the conflict in Syria. He spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call on Saturday. A source from the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed the details of the conversation. Fidan said Turkiye supports the US’s […]
Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire after days of bloodshed
Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire agreement following several days of deadly clashes. The ceasefire was made possible with the support of Turkey, Jordan, and other regional players, according to U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrett. Barrett urged all warring factions to immediately lay down their weapons and join efforts to rebuild war-torn Syria. […]
Washington condemns Israeli strikes amid Syria conflict
The United States has publicly disapproved of recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria, signaling displeasure over the attacks on Damascus and southern Syrian government forces. Israeli strikes targeted key locations, including Syria’s defense ministry near the presidential palace and areas in Sweida, where intense clashes between Druze fighters, government troops, and Bedouin tribes have resulted in […]