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Turkey helping Syria to renovate Damascus airport: Minister
Ankara; A technical team of 25 people from Turkiye has started working in Syria to renovate Damascus International Airport, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. “Our team, consisting of personnel…
- Middle East
Russia-Iran ties to Assad open wound after war: Syrian minister
Dubai: Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after those nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during the long civil war, the country’s new, interim foreign…
- Middle East
Over 270,000 Syrian refugees return since Assad’s ouster: UNHCR
Damascus: More than 270,000 Syrian refugees have returned since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, with over a quarter of those still abroad expressing a desire to return in…
- Middle East
At least 19 killed mostly women in a car bomb explosion in northern Syria
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, February 3, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a…
- Middle East
Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Dubai: Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, travelling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad…
- Middle East
Qatari Emir reaffirms support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty
Doha: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in Damascus for a visit, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and independence. According to a statement from…
- Middle East
Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed as President of Syria for transitional period
Damascus: Syria’s Military Operations Administration announced the appointment of Ahmad al-Sharaa as president during the transitional period, granting him authority to establish an interim legislative council until a permanent constitution is ratified.…
- Middle East
EU agrees roadmap to ease Syria sanctions in wake of Assad’s downfall
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria while insisting that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers. The…
- Middle East
Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees returned since December: UN
Damascus: Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country since December last year, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. As of January 16, about 195,200 Syrians have returned…
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ICC’s chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit to Damascus on Friday, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government. Khan’s office says he visited…
- Middle East
Qatar pledges support for Syria’s reconstruction, urges sanctions relief
Damascus: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said that his nation is ready to partner with Syria’s new administration to rebuild and develop the country. Speaking alongside…
- Middle East
Qatar PM arrives in Damascus amid diplomatic shifts
Damascus: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Damascus on Thursday, January 16, marking a significant moment in the flurry of high-level diplomatic…
- Middle East
Three dead, 5 injured in mosque stampede in Syria’s capital
Damascus: Three women died and five children suffered severe fractures and bruises on Friday in a stampede at the Umayyad Mosque in the Syrian capital Damascus while attempting to get free meals…
- Middle East
UAE detains poet Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi after extradition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken Egyptian poet and dissident Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi into custody following his extradition from Lebanon. Abdul Rahman is accused of involvement in activities designed…
- Middle East
Qatar sends 31 tonnes of food aid to Syria
Doha: A Qatari Air Force plane carrying 31 tonnes of food aid landed in the Syrian capital of Damascus, as part of the country’s ongoing air bridge initiative to support the Syrian…
