Shakour was serving as ambassador in Paris when France24 announced her defection, which she later refuted on state television, according to Syria TV.
Given that the U.S. presence is vital for the survival of the AANES, the prospect of withdrawal leaves the entire issue uncertain Akil Mahfouz writes in Athr Press.
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Mekdad, welcoming the Abkhaz delegation, emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to elevate bilateral relations, according to Tishreen.
The war in Gaza has changed the way the U.S. feels about its presence in Syria, Abdel Moneim Ali Issa writes in al-Watan.
An urgent need exists to reconsider compensation for the demanding nature of the nursing profession, al-Watan concludes.
The SNHR president underscored the challenging nature of documenting violations in Syria, according to Syria TV.
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler emphasized that Turkey will not withdraw its forces from Syrian territory, according to Athr Press.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has enacted a law permitting retired officers possessing university degrees to re-enter military reserve forces, according to al-Souria Net.
Iran wants to channel the funds from Syria to Tehran via a railway connecting the port of Khomeini in Khuzestan, southwestern Iran, to the Mediterranean Sea, Syria TV says.
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The Salvation Government recently introduced the establishment of a Ministry of Information, inaugurating its headquarters in Idleb City.
Syria is favouring Iranian interests and products over its own, according to Iyad al-Jaafari in al-Modon.
The Israeli airstrike specifically targeted a farm situated in the Sayeda Zeinab area of the Damascus countryside, according to Athr Press.
During a Meeting with Abdollahian, Arnous addressed the issue of Israeli actions in Syrian territories, according to al-Baath.
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Military analysts and former officers express skepticism about the military reforms, viewing them as maneuvers by Assad to consolidate resources, according to al-Souria Net.
The Syrian regime could end a contract with the Russian company Stroytransgaz for fertilizer manufacturing in Homs, according to al-Modon.
Prime Minister Arnous expressed Syria’s dedication to developing bilateral relations with Iran, according to al-Baath.
