Abu Qasra Receives Jordanian Military Delegation in Damascus
The two foreign ministers agreed to form a Supreme Coordination Council tasked with overseeing cooperation across key sectors.
The two foreign ministers agreed to form a Supreme Coordination Council tasked with overseeing cooperation across key sectors.
The timing of the arrests—less than two days after a visit by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to Damascus—has fueled speculation about political motives.
The French-Alawite Collective submitted a lawsuit to the Paris Public Prosecutor accusing Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his transitional government of genocide and ethnic cleansing against Alawite civilians in Syria’s coastal regions.
Despite ongoing engagement, the United States maintains an ambiguous stance towards Syria’s new leadership, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The visit comes amid reports, including from Politico, that the U.S. State Department and Treasury are considering easing long-standing sanctions on Syria
While the document covers wide-ranging security issues, it notably omits concrete demands for the establishment of a transitional government, constitutional reform, or implementation of transitional justice.
The meeting reflected a shared willingness by both Damascus and Erbil to recalibrate their bilateral relations and open direct lines of communication, 963 writes.
The list of U.S. demands calls for Damascus to issue a formal public statement banning all Palestinian political factions and activities on Syrian soil.
According to a statement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks focused on “broadening the scope of cooperation and joint efforts through optimal mechanisms to achieve comprehensive justice for the victims of past-era crimes.”
Japan Pledged an Additional €3 Million to Syria Recovery Trust Fund, Syria TV writes.
Lebanon’s ministerial committee on Syrian refugees announced the government’s readiness to develop a comprehensive plan—jointly with Syrian authorities and international organisations—for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrian refugees to their country.
In the absence of a clearly defined Syria policy, two competing currents have emerged within the US administration, united only in their satisfaction over the fall of the Assad regime, Marwan Qabalan writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Sheikh Tamim remains the only Arab leader to have visited Syria following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
A statement from the Lebanese Prime Minister’s media office confirmed that Salam’s visit aims to reorganize bilateral relations following recent political shifts in Syria.
The move comes after World Bank President David Malpass confirmed in remarks during a G20 meeting in April that the international financial institution is discussing debt restructuring for a number of troubled countries, including Syria
A panel discussion on Syria, held Saturday at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, proceeded without a single Syrian speaker—a conspicuous omission that drew immediate questions from the audience and sparked criticism over representation.
Speaking at the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Pedersen emphasised the urgent need to end economic sanctions, according to al-Hurriya.
In recent days, the area around the Teishrin Dam has experienced a marked calm following months of deadly confrontations, North Press reports.
A senior U.S. official familiar with the matter told The Hill that there had been “significant internal debate within the administration” over whether to demand the closure of Russia’s military base in Syria
The latest Israeli operation suggests a significant shift in the scope and depth of military incursions into southern Syria, Shaam writes.
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