Shaheen underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement, expressing her readiness to work closely with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barak, according to 963.
For several days, Israeli forces have been pushing deeper into Syrian territory near Quneitra, triggering fears among local residents, al-Hal writes.
Videos have circulated of Syrians lounging on balconies or in cafés, sipping coffee and smoking shisha, watching missiles arc across the sky, al-Modon reports.
The ministry described the operation as a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law, Syria TV writes.
This economic outreach comes amid an expanding Emirati footprint in Syria’s port infrastructure, 963 writes.
Despite concerns about Sharaa’s background, Israeli officials now describe him as pragmatic and independent of Ankara, according to Axios.
Shibani’s presence at the Oslo Peace Forum, alongside key Arab and international diplomats, marks a significant step in Syria’s re-entry into the global diplomatic fold, SANA writes.
Sharaa’s perceived moderation and Syria’s strategic importance—especially its proximity to Israel, its Kurdish population, and its history with Iran—make it a higher Western priority.
Political researcher Sarkis Qassarjian sees U.S. policy in Syria as part of a wider effort to deconflict regional rivalries and create space for long-term economic projects, Ultra Syria writes.
The U.S. State Department reiterated its ongoing support for the Syrian transitional government, emphasizing the need for transparency in its decision-making process.
Syria had previously been under a full travel ban during Trump’s first term in office.
U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barak confirmed to the agency that Washington had reached a “verbal understanding” with the Syrian transitional government regarding the plan
This is Barrack’s second major appearance in the region, following what was described as a “historic” trip to Damascus earlier this year, Syria TV writes.
“Syria has never been, and will never be, a threat to any party in the region,” the foreign ministry emphasized, according to North Press.
The Turkish announcement comes amid reports that Syria’s transitional government has launched an ambitious plan to build a unified national army, Ultra Syria writes.
Shibani reaffirmed Syria’s unwavering commitment to national sovereignty, territorial unity, and non-interference in internal affairs, SANA reports.
The drawdown follows an earlier announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense on 18 April, in which Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed plans to reduce American troop numbers in Syria, Enab Baladi writes.
While the transitional Syrian government has taken steps to contain and restrict the movements of foreign combatants, the issue has proven deeply complex, al-Hal writes.
Barak praised the evolving cooperation between the United States and Turkey on Syria, according to Syria TV.
Western policy towards Syria’s new regime blends incentives with discipline—a “diplomacy of conditionalities.”
